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Freelance Technical Writing in Israel
http://www.charleshurwitz.wordpress.com
A blog for freelance writers both in Israel and around the globe. I have been a freelancer for 12 years and here I share some practical tips and knowledge.
Recent Posts
A Glowing Report From CNBC About the Israeli Hi-Tech Economy
Thos of us living here have known it for a long time, but it’s nice that CNBC has picked up on the strength of the Israeli hi-tech sector. I’d add a few more factors Products developed based on technology developed by the army such as th...
Do’s and Dont’s When Working Inhouse
One of the big advantages in being a freelancer is that you don’t have to work in a cubicle and can organize your own time. However, sometimes do to various circumstances you may find yourself working inhouse. The most important thing to keep i...
Freelancer Technical Writer #2: Don’t Be Overdependent
A fact of life of being a freelancer is that you can’t say for sure where your income will be coming from three months from now. One of the reasons that companies hire freelancers is because they don’t have a commitment to them as they ha...
Is It OK To Work For Free?
The question of writing for little or no money comes up quite frequently in discussions on websites that cater to freelance writers. True story–My brother-in-law is an ER doctor. The first time he put a cast on a broken arm by himself it came...
Poorly Designed Product=Difficult to Document Product
Some assignments are very difficult. I am confronted with a complicated GUI or device and have a really hard time explaining to the user how to operate it. I meet with the client again to get additional information and explanations but in the end I...
Is Freelance Technical Writing A Low Sress Job?
According to Money Magazine Technical Writing is one of the least stressful jobs, coming in at #5: 5. Technical Writer Best Jobs rank: 28 % who say their job is low stress: 56.4% The proliferation of technical products in all parts of our lives, from...

