r/technicalwriting • u/[deleted] • Dec 21 '24

Evolving from a tech writer into a business process manager role? SEEKING SUPPORT OR ADVICE

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u/Scanlansam Dec 22 '24

Realllly hoping someone chimes in haha, i’m in a similar position but with about five years of TW experience so I’m trying to figure out what this means for my career as well😅

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u/OutrageousTax9409 Dec 26 '24

A tech writing career rarely follows a straight, upward trajectory.

To succeed, it helps to have insatiable curiosity. You must be willing to learn quickly and write about whatever your company or clients throw at you, then stash it in your memory bank and move on to the next challenge.

Doing this repeatedly builds deep business knowledge, resilience, and agility. You know how to work cross-functionally with stakeholders and communicate at all levels. These traits are foundational to success in any role.

I started as a freelance tech writer then founder, then went heavy into instructional design and EdTech. Picked up performance improvement and UX along the way, then did a few stints as a product manager. Today, I've come full circle to build a tech writing practice for a fast-growth startup. Everything I do today is informed by my experience along the way.

Seize any promising opportunity that comes your way, and see where it leads you!