I am currently researching information for a presentation that I will be giving on the topic of "Technical Writing Careers and Roles". The goal of the presentation is to explore different types of technical writing careers. If you could take the time to answer a few questions about your current or past technical writing experiences, it would be very helpful.

Note: Answer as many questions below as you wish

1. What motivated you to be a technical writer, and why did you choose it over other possible careers?
2. What type of technical writing do you do (i.e. job title and field of work)? Does it require a specialized educational background or work experience?
3. What roles do you play in your organization (i.e. do you produce instruction manuals, online help, write proposals, documentation, elicit requirements etc.)?
4. What are some of the tasks that you do on a daily basis? What is a typical working day like?
5. What are skill sets, tools (i.e. FrameMaker), and tasks that are unique to your branch of technical writing?
6. What advice would you give to a person who is trying to get into the field of technical writing that you are in?
7. What are some of the pros and cons of your career?

You can post a comment to answer the questions, or contact me directly. Thanks!