Great Technical Writing Blog
I’ve blogged about her before, but the content she’s adding to her blog these days demands another mention. Melanie Spiller is easily the toughest editor I’ve ever faced, and I am a far better writer for it. (Note to critics: I didn’t say a great writer. Or even good writer. Just better.)
She’s had her blog for about a year and half now, with lots of great entries about the craft of writing. She has recently posted two entries (start with this one) about getting into technical writing, with some savvy advice about how to figure out if it’s for you and how to go about it, along with some reality checks. It’s way better than simple advice to not quit your day job yet.
Besides, it’s good to know the enemy. Chances are that if you really take to technical writing you’ll someday get edited by her. Be ready to be humbled and to learn great things.