Frequently asked questions about Patrick Writes Good.

You do know it should be "Patrick Writes Well", right?

Yes—that's the joke 😅.

Which languages do you support?

Only English. I'd recommend finding a technical writer who is fluent (not just proficient) in your audience's primary language. This can matter even more when the industry you are in has a lot of unavoidable jargon. It rarely translates well. (And—for now—beware AI translation services. They're not very good yet.) Read more here!

How do you price technical content, content engineering, and consultation?

In general:
  • Written content: $90 per hour
  • Video content (including high-res GIFs): $120 per hour
  • Content engineering: $135 per hour
  • Consultation: $500. However, if you choose to use my services, I'll apply 100% as a credit toward the cost of services rendered.
That said, I try to be flexible!
  • Depending on the scope of a project, we might want to agree to a per project or per deliverable rate.
  • Are you a 501(c)(3) non-profit? Does your product or service support underserved or historically disadvantaged or disenfranchised communities? Let's talk.

What sorts of deliverables can I expect?

The assets I deliver will depend on your specific needs and the scope of your project, but here are the sorts of deliverables I can create.
  • Written content: How-to articles, FAQs, Troubleshooting guides, Getting Started guides, Integration guides.
  • Video content: Product and Feature overviews with voiceover, Training videos, GIF capture.
  • Content engineering: API documentation, API cookbooks, code examples, API-based content delivery via orchestration platform, content automation processes.
  • Consultation: Documentation strategy, assessment of needs, time and cost estimates.

I need this done ASAP. Can I get it by tomorrow?

Unlikely! While I try to be quick with delivering your content, this is a side hustle. When we agree to a project, we'll work collaboratively to determine expectations on timing of delivery.

What's with all the links to Conductor?

I moonlight as a freelance technical writer, but my day job is as the Principal Technical Writer for Conductor. They're great! Go check them out.

Do you have dogs by any chance?

I sure do! I bet you'd like to see pictures:
Whiskey, an English Springer Spaniel mix, looking straight at the camera and smiling while laying on a gray day bed.
Whiskey (Miss you, pal ❤️)
Wesley, an English Springer Spaniel with brown and white feathered fur, smiling with his tongue out.
Wesley