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Technical Writing Is…

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Alison Combes
Alison Combes
Technical Writer

This started as a series of posts, but I wanted to bring the ideas together in one place.

Because technical writing isn’t just documentation, instructions, or definitions. It’s a craft built around clarity, empowerment, and trust.

This isn't a full definition, but here’s a short visual guide to a few things I think matter in this field.

Technical writing is (not) just documentation. It's empowering users.

Technical writing is (not) just facts. It's providing insight.

Technical writing is (not) just procedures. It's facilitating learning.

Technical writing is (not) just steps. It's encouraging independence.

Technical writing is (not) just definitions. It's building understanding.

Technical writing is (not) just writing. It's what unlocks understanding.

Note: originally posted to LinkedIn