: Re: Are there jobs that involve creative writing in the software industry? I've been a developer for some years now, but I've realized that I need a job where I can be more creative (and hopefully

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I've been a computer industry journalist for most of the past 20 years, and I can assure you that it's plenty creative. This isn't "tech writing" in the sense of describing how to use a product, but rather offering useful advice (such as "which of these tools is worth your money" or "here's some tips on how to use it well") that offer LOTS of opportunities for you to include your personal voice. Long ago a friend described the difference saying, "A tech writer tells you to turn the screw 1/4 turn to the left. I give you inspiration so that you want to turn it 1/4 turn to the left."

Not all "creative" writing is fiction, after all. I love writing feature stories that help people understand the meta-issues in a given area (e.g. the current state of affairs in mobile software design) or fun nostalgic articles (like Programmers Who Defined The Technology Industry: Where Are They Now?).

Lots of folks try out this sort of thing with a blog. But if you're interested in something with a deadline... well, send me a private message. I happen to have an opportunity for developers and testers to do a bit of this sort of writing. (No money for this gig, but you'd be edited by, cough, someone with a reputation for constructive editing.)

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