{"id":2369,"date":"2019-11-28T04:47:54","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T04:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hassler.ec\/wp\/?p=2369"},"modified":"2019-11-13T02:50:50","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T02:50:50","slug":"free-technical-writing-ebooks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.hassler.ec\/wp\/2019\/11\/28\/free-technical-writing-ebooks\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Technical Writing Ebooks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"n p\">\n<div class=\"ae af ag ah ai fy ak al\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"d718\" class=\"fz ga eg bi gb b gc gd ge gf gg gh gi\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hz al\">\n<figure class=\"ia ib ic id ie hz al paragraph-image\">\n<div class=\"ij r ca ik\">\n<div class=\"il r\">\n<div class=\"bz if fo t u ig al ba ih ii\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ph qp fo t u ig al ip\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/1352\/0*QYVsoqs1nOP2ex6d\" width=\"1352\" height=\"899\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"n p\">\n<div class=\"ae af ag ah ai fy ak al\">\n<p id=\"d62c\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj hk hl hm hn ho hp hq hr hs ht\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Here you\u2019ll find some free technical writing books that will be useful for building your career.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"76e3\" class=\"iq ir eg bi aw ax is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">ClickHelp Books<\/h1>\n<p id=\"64de\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj jd hl je hn jf hp jg hr jh ht\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><a class=\"cd dt hu hv hw hx\" href=\"https:\/\/clickhelp.com\/?utm_medium=kesi-medium-link&amp;utm_source=medium-com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">ClickHelp<\/a>\u00a0is a developer of a help authoring tool but their team also writes free ebooks that you can download from their website. Their recent books are\u00a0<a class=\"cd dt hu hv hw hx\" href=\"https:\/\/clickhelp.com\/free-download\/technical-writing-readability-and-text-metrics\/?utm_medium=kesi-medium-link&amp;utm_source=medium-com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Technical Writing: Readability and Text Metrics<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a class=\"cd dt hu hv hw hx\" href=\"https:\/\/clickhelp.com\/free-download\/types-of-technical-documentation-ebook\/?utm_medium=kesi-medium-link&amp;utm_source=medium-com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Types of Technical Documentation<\/a>. The descriptions and links are below.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"dcdd\" class=\"iq ir eg bi aw ax is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><a class=\"cd dt hu hv hw hx\" href=\"https:\/\/clickhelp.com\/free-download\/technical-writing-readability-and-text-metrics\/?utm_medium=kesi-medium-link&amp;utm_source=medium-com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Technical Writing: Readability and Text Metrics<\/a><\/h1>\n<figure class=\"ia ib ic id ie hz fk fl paragraph-image\">\n<div class=\"fk fl ji\">\n<div class=\"ij r ca ik\">\n<div class=\"jj r\">\n<div class=\"bz if fo t u ig al ba ih ii\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ph qp fo t u ig al ip\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/400\/0*LQs3rrmq62J2AoCA\" width=\"400\" height=\"561\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"4a16\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj hk hl hm hn ho hp hq hr hs ht\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">The main goal of a technical writer is to create user-friendly documentation. In order to do this, you should figure out the level of knowledge of your target audience on the subject in question. When creating documentation for professionals, you need to really go in-depth. If you are writing for novice users, make sure to cover all the key moments and leave out more complicated stuff. But how to be sure that your documentation will be clear for your target audience? Here is where readability and text metrics step in.<\/p>\n<p id=\"f516\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj hk hl hm hn ho hp hq hr hs ht\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">In this ebook we will tell you about:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li id=\"84c7\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj hk hl hm hn ho hp hq hr hs ht jk jl jm\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Why metrics are important in tech writing.<\/li>\n<li id=\"3684\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj jn hl jo hn jp hp jq hr jr ht jk jl jm\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">How to measure the effectiveness of your documentation.<\/li>\n<li id=\"522e\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj jn hl jo hn jp hp jq hr jr ht jk jl jm\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Top 5 text metrics to consider for user documentation.<\/li>\n<li id=\"2c69\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj jn hl jo hn jp hp jq hr jr ht jk jl jm\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">How to review technical documentation.<\/li>\n<li id=\"befc\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj jn hl jo hn jp hp jq hr jr ht jk jl jm\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Where to get all the necessary metrics.<\/li>\n<li id=\"3af3\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj jn hl jo hn jp hp jq hr jr ht jk jl jm\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">And much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"ia ib ic id ie hz fk fl paragraph-image\">\n<div class=\"fk fl fm\">\n<div class=\"ij r ca ik\">\n<div class=\"js r\">\n<div class=\"bz if fo t u ig al ba ih ii\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ph qp fo t u ig al ip\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/728\/0*IBlybA7uHQN1QoW5\" width=\"728\" height=\"176\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h1 id=\"0b8b\" class=\"iq ir eg bi aw ax is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><a class=\"cd dt hu hv hw hx\" href=\"https:\/\/clickhelp.com\/free-download\/types-of-technical-documentation-ebook\/?utm_medium=kesi-medium-link&amp;utm_source=medium-com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Types of Technical Documentation<\/a><\/h1>\n<figure class=\"ia ib ic id ie hz fk fl paragraph-image\">\n<div class=\"fk fl ji\">\n<div class=\"ij r ca ik\">\n<div class=\"jj r\">\n<div class=\"bz if fo t u ig al ba ih ii\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ph qp fo t u ig al ip\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/400\/0*fL-4XVJW5SmYZKpr\" width=\"400\" height=\"561\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"2956\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj hk hl hm hn ho hp hq hr hs ht\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">The main aim of technical writing is to help users achieve their goals by using a product. It\u2019s possible only through clear and easy-to-interpret documentation. That\u2019s why there are so many different types of technical documents. Whether you\u2019re a novice or experienced tech writer, you should know the most popular types of documentation because each of them implies different content, style and so on.<\/p>\n<p id=\"dc79\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj hk hl hm hn ho hp hq hr hs ht\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">In this ebook we will cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li id=\"8fb6\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj hk hl hm hn ho hp hq hr hs ht jk jl jm\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">How to write effective documentation.<\/li>\n<li id=\"e466\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj jn hl jo hn jp hp jq hr jr ht jk jl jm\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Good and bad technical documentation examples.<\/li>\n<li id=\"ec11\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj jn hl jo hn jp hp jq hr jr ht jk jl jm\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Types of technical documentation by readers and by industry.<\/li>\n<li id=\"bda8\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj jn hl jo hn jp hp jq hr jr ht jk jl jm\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Other popular types of technical documents like API documentation, hardware manual, software documentation, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"ia ib ic id ie hz fk fl paragraph-image\">\n<div class=\"fk fl jt\">\n<div class=\"ij r ca ik\">\n<div class=\"ju r\">\n<div class=\"bz if fo t u ig al ba ih ii\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ph qp fo t u ig al ip\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/726\/0*K8Qa35XBcUGV_R3A\" width=\"726\" height=\"172\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"1482\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj hk hl hm hn ho hp hq hr hs ht\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">More free ebooks are here:\u00a0<a class=\"cd dt hu hv hw hx\" href=\"https:\/\/clickhelp.com\/?utm_medium=kesi-medium-link&amp;utm_source=medium-com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">ClickHelp Ebooks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"ee14\" class=\"iq ir eg bi aw ax is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><a class=\"cd dt hu hv hw hx\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dozuki.com\/Tech_Writing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Tech Writing Handbook<\/a><\/h1>\n<figure class=\"ia ib ic id ie hz fk fl paragraph-image\">\n<div class=\"jw jx ca jy al\">\n<div class=\"fk fl jv\">\n<div class=\"ij r ca ik\">\n<div class=\"jz r\">\n<div class=\"bz if fo t u ig al ba ih ii\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ph qp fo t u ig al ip\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/max\/1369\/0*lbWKnC0Usmo9jf4a\" width=\"1369\" height=\"565\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"01ee\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj hk hl hm hn ho hp hq hr hs ht\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">This handbook will teach you how to create everything from manuals to work instructions. We\u2019ll help you avoid the most common pitfalls of tech writing, from poor planning to outdated publishing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"60c3\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj hk hl hm hn ho hp hq hr hs ht\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">If you want more books, I gathered lists in my previous posts:<\/p>\n<p id=\"3281\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj hk hl hm hn ho hp hq hr hs ht\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><a class=\"cd dt hu hv hw hx\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@kesiparker\/top-7-books-for-technical-writers-b8e22ba96d3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 7 books for Technical Writers<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"b249\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj hk hl hm hn ho hp hq hr hs ht\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><a class=\"cd dt hu hv hw hx\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.usejournal.com\/top-7-books-for-technical-writers-part-2-8760704c2d62\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Top 7 Books For Technical Writers [Part 2]<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"0c3b\" class=\"hg hh eg bi hi b hj hk hl hm hn ho hp hq hr hs ht\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"hi hy\">What books did you find helpful? Please, share in the comment box!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">\n<p data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">\n<p data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">\n<p data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">\n<p data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">\n<p data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">SOURCE<strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/technical-writing-is-easy\/free-technical-writing-ebooks-c7662b213af1\">https:\/\/medium.com\/technical-writing-is-easy\/free-technical-writing-ebooks-c7662b213af1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">\n<p data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">WRITTEN BY<\/p>\n<div class=\"ih ii ij hb l u\">\n<div class=\"ik il l bw\">\n<div class=\"l ie io ip\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@kesiparker?source=follow_footer--------------------------follow_footer-\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"l ds ey iq alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/fit\/c\/80\/80\/0*Zg-gAY6Y1seQ-GtV.\" alt=\"Kesi Parker\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"ir l is\">\n<p class=\"as fq hi bf dy it iu\"><a class=\"bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci do dp cl cm dq dr\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 31.5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@kesiparker?source=follow_footer--------------------------follow_footer-\" rel=\"noopener\">Kesi Parker<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ir iv ag is\">\n<div class=\"ac ag ah hk\">\n<div class=\"l g\"><span style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 17.5px; font-weight: bold;\">Job position: Freelance Technical Writer. I use ClickHelp for technical writing.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ih l\"><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ih ii ij hb l u\">\n<div class=\"ik il l bw\">\n<div class=\"l ie io ip\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/technical-writing-is-easy?source=follow_footer--------------------------follow_footer-\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"di iq ey alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/fit\/c\/80\/80\/1*JMc6cK4LBQdGHYJEkPgajQ.jpeg\" alt=\"Technical Writing is Easy\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"ir iv ag is\">\n<div class=\"ac ag ah hk\">\n<h2 class=\"as at au av ea\"><a class=\"bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci do dp cl cm dq dr\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/technical-writing-is-easy?source=follow_footer--------------------------follow_footer-\" rel=\"noopener\">Technical Writing is Easy<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"l g\">\n<div class=\"bq\"><span style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 17.5px; font-weight: bold;\">Technical writing is for everyone!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jb ii l u\"><\/div>\n<p data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">\n<p data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">\n<p data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">\n<p data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">\n<p data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here you\u2019ll find some free technical writing books that will be useful for building your career. 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