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S22:E6 - Technical writing (Philip Kiely)

Dec 14, 2022

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The Benefits of Creating Technical Content

01:55

How to Use Technical Content to Get a Job?

02:16

Code Newbies - The Importance of the Build

01:38

Introduction

2min

Computer Science - What Inspired You to Code?

2min

Technical Writing - How Did That Come About?

2min

What Was It About Technical Writing That Keeps You Going?

2min

Technical Writing - What's Your First Full Time Technical Writing Job?

2min

Technical Writer - Is That Really Technical Writing?

2min

What Formats Are Available for Technical Content?

4min

Why You Shouldn't Start Writing Early On

2min

The Benefits of Creating Technical Content

2min

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Technical Writing - How to Write Technical Content

2min

11.

How to Get Past the Fear of Hitting Publish

2min

12.

How to Write Content That's Useful for Your Future Self

2min

13.

Achieve Your Career Goals With Stellar Quest

2min

14.

How to Use Technical Content to Get a Job?

2min

15.

Who Pays Technical Writers?

1min

16.

Are You Ready to Fill in the Blanks?

2min

17.

Code Newbies - The Importance of the Build

2min

Saron sits down with writer, programmer, and creator, Philip Kiley. Philip is the author of Writing for Software Developers and Life-Changing Email. They discuss how he first got into technical writing while studying abroad in Budapest, what technical writing is, what technical content platforms are out there, why new developers should publish content early in their careers, and more.

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Philip Kiely

Philip Kiely is a technical writer at BaseTen and the author of Writing for Software Developers. He runs PK&C, the world's smallest conglomerate. He graduated from Grinnell College in May 2020 with a degree in computer science. Before a stint as Head of Marketing at Gumroad, he began his career writing code for Markforged, Principal Financial, and CUNA Mutual Group. Philip’s professional hobbies include appearing on podcasts and panels, sending cold emails, and tweeting about business. He also plays D&D, practices martial arts, and reads widely.

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S22:E6 - Technical writing (Philip Kiely)

The Benefits of Creating Technical Content

How to Use Technical Content to Get a Job?

Code Newbies - The Importance of the Build

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Philip Kiely

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