I have been a Technical Writer for over nine years and have recently discovered Steemit. I was thinking about how Technical Writers can adapt best to use Steemit. There is no obvious answer. However, Technical Writers have many transferable skills that suit blogging perfectly.
Here is a list of transferable skills that Technical Writers can use to help them adapt:
- Ability to write to a specific audience
- Ability to write clearly
- Ability to structure content appropriately
- Ability to articulate ideas graphically
As for Steemit's architecture, many Technical Writers are well used to dealing with technical concepts, and then explaining those concepts to a wider audience.
I hope that many more Technical Writers will embrace Steemit. I believe that Technical Writers may well be better suited to writing "How to..." content.
Technical Writers must continue to welcome change and that includes blockchain-based social media!