Category Archives: documentation

What is Documentation Like?

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Bart Leahy

Just because I don’t talk about documentation much doesn’t mean I’ve never done it. And usually when people hear the term “technical writer,” that’s what they assume that you do. So what is documentation and what’s the job like? Let’s … Continue reading →

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Do You Have to Be an Engineer to Write for Engineers?

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Bart Leahy

The short answer to the title of this entry is “Not just no, but heck no!” However, I encountered a differing few in the comment threads on LinkedIn and felt the need to respond at greater length without clogging the … Continue reading →

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What is a “Space Writer,” Anyway?

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Bart Leahy

Today’s entry comes in response to a note from Sharmila, who asked the following about my “How an English Major Got a Job at NASA” story: Hi. Thanks for the post! Something that I needed. I’m pursuing CSE undergraduate course … Continue reading →

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Creative Writing in a Business Setting

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Bart Leahy

I’m a big fan of writing the first draft. If something hasn’t been done before, but needs to be done, I look on that as an opportunity to do something new. This could include anything from establishing job descriptions and … Continue reading →

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Read the–What Do You Mean, There’s No Manual?

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Bart Leahy

A friend sent me an article about the ongoing demise of hardware and software documentation in the tech world. I have found this trend vexing because a) I have been paid to write tech manuals and b) I actually READ the frickin’ manual … Continue reading →

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