Technical Writer
Alice's journey into technical writing began with her love for language and a natural gift for critical thinking. After earning a master’s in linguistics and a postgraduate degree in language technology at the University of Ghent, she found herself increasingly drawn to the world of technology. Recognizing that her ability to simplify complex ideas could be invaluable in the tech world, she discovered her true calling in technical writing.
Alice often explains technical writing to those unfamiliar with the field by offering a simple example: “ anything from assembling a piece of furniture to driving an electric.
Simplify Complexity
Alice doesn’t just confine her work to software manuals or product guides; she writes in both English and Dutch, ensuring her work reaches a broader audience. She emphasizes that technical writing isn’t limited to software it can encompass anything from assembling a piece of furniture to building a website. Her goal is always the same: to put herself in the user’s shoes, to anticipate their needs, and to make sure that every instruction, every button, every feature is intuitively designed and easy to follow.
One of Alice’s key insights into effective technical writing is that simplicity is paramount. A well-written manual or guide, she believes, should be an eye-opener clean, straightforward, and user-friendly. The true measure of its success is whether the user can quickly identify a problem and find the solution without frustration. This focus on clarity and usability is what drives Alice in her work, and it’s why she has become a standout figure in the technical writing community.