Posts by Ugur Akinci
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7 Tips to Write Great Articles
Decide on the point of your article. Why are you writing it? What kind of an argument will you defend? What is the significance of the point you are trying to make? Answer these important questions before you sit down and write the first sentence. Talking about first sentences (A.K.A. a lede)… Your first sentence…
Read More5 Top Mistakes that Writers Make
We have almost 13,000 students enrolled in our eight Udemy writing courses so far (and we thank all of you for your support!). See: https://www.udemy.com/courses/search/?src=ukw&q=ugur%20akinci Based on such extensive user data, we have identified the top five mistakes that students make while designing and writing their documents and papers. UNDERUTILIZED HEADERS and FOOTERS Some students do…
Read MoreMain Components of a “Release Notes” Document
“Release Notes” is an important document in software documentation for various reasons. First off, keep in mind that the typical software product is released in builds and versions. Every year, or every couple of months, a new-and-improved version of the product is released to the end-users. That’s the nature of the business. A software product…
Read MoreThe Politics of Plain Writing vs. Obfuscation — A Textual Analysis
Usually people don’t write in plain English because they don’t know any better. Sometimes a banker, an engineer, a doctor will write a business letter or a technical document in a way that he or she best knows how – by using jargon and long-winded sentences; clauses awash in passive voice and nonparallel construction, with…
Read MoreAlternative Energy – A Blooming Writing Niche for Technology Writers
There are so many new writing niches sprouting every day. As a technical writer you may want to keep an eye on these developments. If you don’t, you might very well be leaving money on the table. “Alternative (or Renewable) Energy” is one such blooming niche. This sector includes (but probably is not limited to)…
Read More7-Day FREE Technical Writing Course
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Read MoreFree Technical Writing Resources
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Read More7 Indispensable Factors that Helped Me Become a Better Writer
1) Reading Reading from early ages on is what gave me the desire to write in the first place. I started with reading the novels that I found in my late uncle’s home library. Then I started to read anything I could get my hands on, including encyclopedias (which was not quite an efficient way…
Read MoreHow to Break into Non-Fiction Content Writing with Press Releases
If you are · A rookie writer just starting your non-fiction writing career · A student still in college who would like to earn some cash and take that first step towards professional writing · Someone who would like to make a career shift · Currently a non-writer and would like to develop a writing…
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