In light of a recent post of mine which deals with earning more, I'm wondering if anyone can weigh in on the topic of technical writing. I saw it mentioned here for someone else, and I've started to apply for remote technical writer positions. Now I have questions :)
1. Does anyone here work in this field? If so, can you share some highlights about what you love, what you hate, and your personal background?
2. What makes a good technical writer?
3. What might make a newer writer stand out in the job application process?
4. Bonus question, Has anyone worked in this role for a company they loved? I'm seeking companies with a good work culture and remote options.
To give context, I have a BS in computer science/software engineering, but I'd prefer not to be an engineer at this point. I'm an excellent writer with a good deal of experience in journalism, social media writing, and writing copy for training manuals, catalogs, and website blogs. Currently, I'm in a shipping manager role that's a bit mind-numbing and roughly 40k annually.
Thanks guys, input is always appreciated!