This Comic Breaks the First Rule of Tech Writing

rogersgeorge on October 6th, 2024

The guy on the right is a tech writer. Do you know the rule he broke?

https://www.gocomics.com/thenorm/2024/07/31

The first rule of tech writing it to be clear! Being glad to use a difficult word makes me mad! Harrumpf!

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Rogers George has been a technical writer for more than 20 years. He has written on subjects as diverse as outhouse assembly, restaurant reviews, software, information security, and scientific equipment. He has his own writing consultancy and is always happy to discuss writing and grammar. Drop him a line at curmudgeon@writing-rag.com.

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