Basic things that must be known to Technical writers

To become a good writer, a technical writer must know the following basic things.
Usage of words: writer must always use simple words, which are known to the majority among his audience. Do not try to show your vocabulary and try to be away from flowery language. Try to avoid unpopular and rare words.
Sentences: Sentences should be short and simple. The audience may feel it difficult to understand long sentences. Writer must remember the proverb “small is beauty”. There should not be any scope for confusion in a sentence.
Grammar: Writers must avoid to the maximum possible extent the usage of passive voice. He must try to avoid to the maximum possible extent to avoid indirect sentences.
Style: Use personal style rather than impersonal style to make your communication more appealing to your audience.