How to Get Started as a Technical Writer

How to Get Started as a Technical Writer

For years, I was asked by dozens of people 'how can I become a technical writer?' and I'd try and answer, until I gave up and wrote this book. This has become quite a popular book, and nobody was as surprised as me. It's not fancy, it goes against a lot of conventional wisdom, and it doesn't explain how to _do_ technical writing--it explains how to start from zero and get a first technical writing job.

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Git in 30 Minutes: A Beginner's Guide for Technical Writers

Git in 30 Minutes: A Beginner's Guide for Technical Writers

In modern software technical writing, especially in 'docs-as-code' environments, a basic understanding of Git is essential. So, I wrote a small book to help people learn Git basics quickly, and wrote it with technical writers in mind. Within about 30 minutes, you'll learn the basics of Git, the distributed version control system that has become an indispensable tool for countless developers, writers, and others.

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WordPress Step By Step [Out of print]

WordPress Step By Step [Out of print]

A primer for non-technical folks who've never used WordPress before, but want to build and launch a website. A little dated now, but still useful.