Hire the Best Technical Writers in North Carolina

EXPERTISE & COMPETENCIES • Convert content between various authoring tools for both online and print presentations. • Control the appearance of online content format and layout using CSS. • Control the appearance of print/PDF content format and layout using applicable tools. • Create templates in various software applications and online tools (e.g., Word, MadCap Flare, FrameMaker, Acrobat, RoboHelp, Google Docs, Confluence, and Zendesk). • Analyze content and restructure it to provide a more cohesive flow and presentation. • Transform complex information into friendly and understandable content. • Create short walk-through videos for help and knowledge articles. • Create online training modules in HTML/CSS. I have 25+ years of experience in technical writing, information architecture, content conversion, and online/print layout and design. Technical writing expertise: Crafting and editing content for software, hardware, and online content across diverse industries. Information architecture expertise: Reviewing complex and disorganized information and rearchitecting it to provide a more logical and understandable flow. Content conversion expertise: Transferring content from one format or authoring tool to another. Most often this involves configuring and creating templates in the tool in which the content is to be converted, such as converting from Microsoft Word or PDF to the MadCap Flare authoring tool for online and various print output deliveries. Layout and design expertise: Creating templates in the tool in which content is to be entered or transitioned/converted. In the case of online, this usually involves CSS coding for the formatting of the content and the layout of the web or site design. Competencies: A foundational understanding of usability, experience in developing training materials for print and online delivery, proficiency in various standards and style guides, and the ability to work within an Agile environment. Please feel free to contact me via an Upwork message, for more details about any skill that interests you.

I specialize in content creation of all types. This generally includes content for Websites, articles, and blogs, but I have also spent hundreds of hours creating technical documentation in collaborative projects. I enjoy writing more than anything else, and I extend this commitment to each document I submit. Various tools are employed to ensure each sentence fits into the flow of the ones before it, and I take great pride in error-free submissions. If there is any aspect of the job I am not thoroughly experienced in, I will complete the necessary research on my own time, and I do not consider a job complete until the client does.

With over 15 years of experience in the publishing industry and being a USA TODAY bestselling author, I have an extensive background in both traditional and self-publishing within the fiction genre. Having edited for Amazon bestselling authors and more, I'm eager to use that experience to enhance and elevate your writing. Genres I specialize in include Romance, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Christian, Mystery, Suspense, YA, Memoirs and more. With my experience as a technical writer, I welcome all nonfiction projects as well. Expect professional copy, line, and developmental editing with meticulous attention to detail from me. And rest assured, though I'm a stickler for perfection, my main goal is to support and encourage you every step of the way. Are you using AI in your writing? It is a wonderful tool, and will help you with brainstorming. But it is not a solution when it comes to editing your novel. It will not retain your voice. it will use repetitive phrasing. It just won't be you. Let me help you be YOU. I am the founder of WordTinkerer LLC, and as such, I'm committed to staying up-to-date with the latest in editing education, such as Ethics, Grammar, AI Content Writing, ChatGPT, Working with Writers, and more. My pricing is generally by word count, not hourly, so please don't hesitate to reach out to me with questions. "Maureen's positivity is infectious; it permeates her work and makes the editing process feel like a joyful journey rather than a daunting task." -- Upwork Client "Maureen was amazing to work with! Only person I will ever get to do my editing 100%" -- Upwork Client

Geologist, writer, teacher, and freelancer with a multitude of skills and talents. Whether you need a reaserch paper polished for delivery, a ghost writer, a perfectionist of an editor, or lesson plans for your homeschooler, I can help you with that. I have over 10 years of geology and technical writing experience, have authored and co-authored technical reports and documents, I am familiar with all things English and Grammar, and you won't find a better editor. I enjoy polishing other people's work. Writing experience includes: Academic Research Writing, Professional Report Preparation and QA/QC, Resume Development, Cover Letters, Personal Essays, Technical Reports, Literature Reviews, Project Summaries, Lesson Plans, Academic Text Editing, Fact Checking, Data Review, Paper Restructuring, Background Compilation, Literary Editing & Character Development Other Skills Include: Image and File Organization, Data Interpretation and Manipulation, Mapping, and Graphic Design Knowledge or Familiarity in: Laboratory Analysis and Procedure, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, Science, Mathematics, GPS, Google Earth, Environmental Engineering, Data Analysis, Excel, Powerpoint, Written English and Grammar