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I stand by the idea that more often than not, technical writers shouldn’t be expected to have industry expertise. Beyond that, there’s value when a writer comes from a different industry, brings new ideas, and challenges existing assumptions. In this post, I want to explore the topic of embracing versatility in hiring (and applying), and how, by leaning on subject-matter experts, technical writers can maximize their unique value.

With this phrase stuck in my mind, I kept thinking about how natural it is for technical writers to feel inadequate. From underinvestment to the difficulty of measuring our impact, we might get stuck in a loop of feeling unappreciated. In this post, I want to talk about the mindset shift we need to make on a personal level to help our companies recognize our value.