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From Applied Physics To Tech Writing
- Casey studied applied physics and interned in writing while dealing with personal loss and a tough job market.
- She transitioned from bartending and freelancing to a full-time tech writing job at Ars Technica.
Practical Evaluation Trumps Hype
- Casey approaches tech and product coverage with a comparator mindset focused on usefulness and honest evaluation.
- She enjoyed reviewing devices by using and comparing them to find what actually worked.
Don’t Optimize Only For Metrics
- Avoid over-optimizing content solely for quantifiable metrics at the cost of quality and voice.
- Focus on writing that readers genuinely enjoy rather than chasing headline formulas.