20 Best Technical Writer
Freelancers
to Hire
in 2023
Looking to hire Technical Writer freelancers with the perfect set of skills for your next project? Work with the world's best freelancing talent on Contra.
Alex Bull
Grow your Auto brand with Social Media & Blogs 🚗✨
Vaibhav Khulbe
∞ Converting ideas into digital products ✓
Angela Carver
Technical Writer
Minolta Walker
SEO-Optimized Freelance Writer
Priyal G.
Let's join hands & conquer with words!
Ingrid Ascencio
Engineering, Technology or Service Provider? Here!
Regina | Enhanced Digitools
Enhance your brand with engaging content
Jamie N
Trusted Top 1% Lawyer, Researcher & Crypto Nerd
Joseph Hall
Amateur Film Photographer based in NYC
Naved Ahmed
Content Writer
Luke Bailey
Making things on the internet go 𝓌𝑜𝑜𝑜𝓈𝒽
Hailee Gabbard
Crafting stories and captivating content
Pawan Singh
Delivering Value through Targeted Content
Arely A.
Bridging tech and design to bring ideas alive
AHJ George
Data Visualization Artist & Copywriter
Manzar Anjum
Front End Web Developer
Aimee Carson
Digital Project Analyst
Elena Goudelias
Expert in financial & B2B writing
Max Gaudelli
Global Digital Creative - Copy
Kazzia Roronoa
Ideas to words: a compelling writer
Technical Writer related skills for your next project
Hire the best freelancers with ease
Discover vetted
talent
Connect with verified, high-quality freelancers.
Expert matching for
your opportunity
Post your opportunity and we’ll do the work for you.
Manage
contracts & payments
Create contracts, pay, and chat with freelancers.
Scale your business
Focus on core business functions by outsourcing.
Save time & money
Let our team help you through the process of hiring, all for free.
99% of Clients report having a positive experience on Contra
Why Clients trust Contra
The quality of independents on Contra is top-notch, and the onboarding process is one to model. Being able to speak with a team member to truly understand what we needed as well as offer suggestions of talent in the network was a whole new experience for me.
Love, love, love. Contra is an amazing place to find flexible, creative talent. The process of getting to know independents through their profiles was incredibly easy and fast.
The talent I find on Contra has been excellent. But aside from that, Contra’s community differentiates Contra from other freelancing platforms. I love the responsiveness of the Contra team, and how invested they are in your success. I actually pay freelancers I’ve found outside of Contra through Contra because I love the platform so much, especially that they don’t take a cut of your payment.
I used to waste hours trying to find talent. Switching to Contra was 10x on my time, energy and money as an Entrepeneur and Creator. Lauren was a perfect fit from day one, and I couldn’t have found someone of this calibor without Contra.
I can vouch for Contra that it is a great hiring tool. I shoot my shot and the candidates I keep seeing are incredible.The process took minutes and the support I always get from their team is 10/10.
Freelancers on Contra come across very professionally. They actually seem to read your job posting and have directly relevant skills, which isn’t always the case on most other freelancer sites. On Contra, freelancers who matched with my job seemed to have the relevant skills I was seeking.
Frequently asked
questions
To become a technical writer, you will want to get a degree. You could pursue a communications or journalism degree to work on your writing skills, or a degree in a technical field like science or engineering. You'll need to get experience working as a writer and build a portfoio. Then create a free Contra profile and start looking for clients.
Freelance technical writers are paid commission-free on Contra. They may charge per project, per hour, or per milestone. Freelance technical writers get paid for the work they produce for their clients. Clients must pay a minimum of $250 or $25 an hour to post an opportunity on Contra.
A freelance technical writer is a self-employed writer who writes how-to manuals, instruction manuals, journal articles, corporate reports, and training documents. Freelance technical writers ensure that highly technical information makes sense. A freelance technical writer takes complex topics and translates them into easy-to-understand, digestible pieces of content.
A freelance technical writer can create how-to guides and instruction manuals for your customers and create training manuals for your staff. Hiring a freelance technical writer is cheaper than hiring a new staff member and will save your in-house staff time.
A freelance technical writer takes complex information and translates it into easy-to-understand manuals and documents. Freelance technical writers write articles, manuals, technical documents, and training guides for their clients.
How to get started on Contra
Contra for Clients
With Contra, you can discover and hire top-notch talent, manage payments, contracts, and projects, and work the way you want.
Read MoreGuide to Discover
This guide will provide the steps to finding your perfect match on Contra using our Discover tool
Read MoreHow to Post a Top-Tier Opportunity
If you need an Independent for your next opportunity, you're in the right place. Learn about how you can find your next collaborator.
Read MoreHow to hire on Contra
There are three ways to hire on Contra -- we’ll go through all three of these in this article and when to use each one!
Read MoreBest Practices for Working with Independents
Thinking about hiring an Independent? Here are some tips to maximize your partnership and collaboration
Read MoreLearn more on hiring
Explore the Blog
Related articles
How to Set Rates for Freelance Writers 💵
- Writing
How to Set Freelance Writing Rates: Per Word, Article or Hourly?
- Writing
What Is Prewriting? Techniques and Tips for Independent Writers✍
- Writing
Hey, Writers! How Many Sentences Should Be in a Paragraph? 🔢
- Writing
Point of View: How to Craft Compelling Narratives 👁️
- Writing
What is a ghostwriter? Everything you need to know 👻
- Writing