Conversation With An Expert: How To Improve Your Technical Writing Skills


Posted August 10, 2022 by madrigalcomm

Last week we had the opportunity to attend a technical writing workshop hosted by some well-known professionals in industry. Afterwards, we got a chance to sit down with Tim Entwisle from Madrigal Communications and learn more about his expertise.
 
Tim has over two decades of experience in the technical writing and business communications field. From small businesses, through not-for-profits to corporations, he has worked with all kinds of organisations. Presently, he leads as a director of a specialist copywriting agency based in NSW.

Technical writing can be tricky, especially when you’re starting out. Tim was kind enough to share his knowledge and provide guidance to budding writers.

‘Technical writing is significantly different from creative writing. If you are used to writing stories and working on creative projects, then you may need to use a different approach. Instead of storytelling, technical writing is focused on communicating information concisely and clearly. There aren’t any deep metaphors or out-of-the-box phrases.’, shares the expert.

He continues, ‘Technical writing is a widening industry with a greater range of applications needing documentation. Whether you want to draft a proposal to pitch to investors or put together a user manual, you need reliable technical writing skills.

Instead of sharing information from an expert’s point of view, it’s crucial to step into the shoes of your target audience. You should be clear about what your audience will get from your content.’

He adds, ‘In addition to creating content, you also have to pay attention to the presentation. Something as simple as a poor choice of font or improper spacing can adversely impact the readability of your document. Therefore, I urge you to work on your presentation as well.’

‘At times, certain concepts can be very long-winded to explain in words. In such cases, it’s a good idea to add graphics, illustrations and other visual media to make your concepts more comprehensible,’ concludes the expert.

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Last Updated August 10, 2022