Blog Prompt #9

Creativity is probably not the first thing a person imagines when they picture technical writing, but it may be more prevalent than you think. Although it is generally assumed to be a boring, basic, and unimaginative, creativity plays quite a role in the process. When a person formats a document, they use their own personal flair to lay out the paper. They also decide how to word their documents, what information to add, and what coloring or formatting to use in the header and beyond. This also can be a drawback though. Some people may take it too far, adding way too much flair or laying down too many 'fun' words into a document that simply doesn't call for it. As with most things in life, there is a fine balance to the creativity level when it comes to writing any technical information. Always remember to keep it to a tasteful minimum. Only keep enough of your own personality in it to let them know you put effort into it, but not too much they think you ran the tank out of gas.