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14 Best Technical Writing Books

Goal: Find the best Technical Writing books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best technical writing books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

14 Best Technical Writing Books

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1

Technical Writing Process

The simple, five-step guide that anyone can use to create technical documents such as user guides, manuals, and procedures

by Kieran Morgan

2

Managing Your Documentation Projects

by JoAnn T. Hackos

3

Technical Communication

by Mike Markel

4

The Insider's Guide to Technical Writing

by Krista Van Laan

5

Read Me First!

A Style Guide for the Computer Industry

by Sun Technical Publications

6

Technical Writing 101

A Real-World Guide to Planning and Writing Technical Content

by Alan S. Pringle

7

The Essentials of Technical Communication

by Elizabeth Tebeaux

8

Developing Quality Technical Information

A Handbook for Writers and Editors

by Michelle Carey

9

Managing Writers

A Real World Guide to Managing Technical Documentation

by Richard L. Hamilton

10

Technical Writing

A Practical Guide for Engineers, Scientists, and Nontechnical Professionals

by Phillip A. Laplante

11

Technical Writing For Dummies

by Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts

12

The Elements of Technical Writing

by Gary Blake

13

The Handbook of Technical Writing

by Gerald J. Alred

14

Trees, Maps, and Theorems

Effective Communication for Rational Minds

by Jean-Luc Doumont

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Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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