If you have ever consulted a computer manual or the instruction booklet for your VCR, you have read the work of a technical writer. For those who aspire to a career in technical writing, here's all the vital information-from how and where to train, to landing and holding a job, from perfecting one's skills to mastering the tools of the trade.

Updated information includes: Detailed advice on researching, writing, and editing for different audiences A glossary of online documentation terms Practical tips on finding a job and building a career in tech writing Academic programs, professional associations, and further reading.