Analyzing the differences between traditional creative and technical writing

Recent advancements in technology have created an increased need of technical manuscripts and individuals aware and proficient of technical processes. The role of the technical and digital writers answers this need and clarifies the difference between the way writing was once viewed vs. what is required of creative and technical writers in the modern world. Understanding that the primary focus of technical writing is to educate and its differences to what is known about traditional creative writing hold significance with those pursuing technical writing careers.

Professional technical writers will focus their manuscripts, job aids and other forms of writings on educating the reader. Creative writing is usually focused on telling a story or entertaining the reader and is not aimed at any type of reader and however technical writing purpose is to explain how to operate, aimed at a specific type of reader and formal.