From Booklist
Readers with basic hardware technical training already have part of what they need to begin a career as a technical writer. Freeman supplies them with the rest in this very practical book on how to channel technical know-how and writing skill into a lucrative white-collar profession. Following a quick look at various kinds of technical manuals, Freeman enthusiastically launches into an overview of the creative process, from gathering specifications to the layout and printing of the final product. He includes a lengthy section about style, grammar, and word choice, with excellent examples especially keyed to technical writers. More than a third of the book is devoted to the dissection of an actual operation-installation manual, which is presented complete with drawings and charts; and frequently used technical information (conversion tables, resistor color codes, etc.) is conveniently gathered into appendixes. A fine resource that ensures a finished product that both looks and sounds professional. Stephanie Zvirin
Review
Technicians can make the most successful technical writers, but many technical writing guides are directed to general writers. Freeman’s approach teaches those with existing technical skills how to improve their writing to build new careers as hardware technical writers. From using illustrations to writing manuals and guidelines, this provides an excellent guide. -- Midwest Book Review
