Language and writing style How do you write a manual? The language depends mainly on the readers for whom it is intended and I also believe that it varies from manual to manual. Of course, if we are talking about a manual that explains how to build an atomic missile, we cannot expect understandable language. But Paul Davis managed to write a kind of guide on how to build a time machine with a language suitable for everyone, so nothing is impossible. We always talk about using simple words, but we are talking about writing a guide, perhaps on a technical topic, and in that case some terms are mandatory. When I write a manual, I consider: the reference type reader the nature of the manual the objectives of the manual the person to use (you, you or even we) the style, whether academic, formal or colloquial Research sources Even if we are writing a manual on a topic that concerns us, we still need to read up on some topic.


Indeed, those sources are useful to us if we want to offer readers insights. I always like to write an introduction to the manual and in the one on blogging I also read up on the history of blogs and other concepts that I had introduced. Prepare the images I don't know if there are manuals Phone Number Data without pictures, in the ones I have written - and in others that I have started designing - there are images. In the WordPress guide I had created images for each control panel function. It was a long process of screenshots and cuts in Photoshop, but those images were useful. So consider that your manual could be illustrated. In that case, if you are not able to create the images yourself, you have to ask photographers, graphic designers and designers.



Bibliography and website Perhaps they are not always necessary, but always keep a list of the sources you have used and which would be a good idea to include at the end of the manual. They will give a more professional look to your work, due credits to the authors you have read and material to broaden the knowledge of your readers. The search continues. But some time will pass because, once found and bought, I will have to install it in a hidden folder, customize it graphically and check that everything is OK. But I'm not in a hurry and, even if I feel sorry for those who surf on mobile phones, I really can't go faster than this. Never stop at just one novel, but continue to write and produce, with quality as the first objective.