Technical Writing

Technical writing is an essential component of any company, and one that is often given short shrift. A misplaced hyphen or comma can literally cost thousands of dollars. Effective writing speeds the successful transfer of complex information.

At Pine Ink, we produce clear, readable memos, user guides, style manuals, reports, procedures, online help and other technical documents. In other words, we bring the writing back to technical writing, placing the emphasis on clarity, quality and precision.

We also teach technical writing, which clearly is not just for people who need to translate technological jargon into plain English. And we inject some fun into the learning process.

Call 804.794.3055 to arrange an on-site seminar, or save travel and other expenses by arranging group pricing for The Writing Center's Technical Writing Program, for just $169, at ULiveandLearn.com.

Where Living and Learning Come Together!

The four-module course - completed at any pace, any time - includes numerous exercises that provide hands-on practice as you learn how to:

bulletWrite clear, precise, readable documents. Translate technical language.
bulletPosition illustrations to complement and clarify the text. Increase the effectiveness of titles and captions.
bulletImprove flow and make valuable information easily and immediately accessible.
bulletStreamline the writing process with a powerful, efficient four-step approach to writing.
bulletUse document power positions to define and communicate the purpose and goal of technical documents. Present results and recommendations. Call for action.
bulletWrite for executive/management, technical, lay and mixed audiences--readers with varying levels of expertise and experience.
bulletImprove tone and get results with words.
bulletPrepare complete, logical, and flexible outlines. Choose the best organizational pattern.
bulletStructure technical reports so that all audiences can access the information.

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