Frequently asked questions.

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?

In general:

  • Written content: $90 per hour

  • Video content (including high-res GIFs): $120 per hour

  • Consultation: $500 dollars. 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.

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:

An English Springer Spaniel mix named Whiskey. He is looking straight at the camera and smiling while laying on a gray day bed. He has brown and white fur, a long tail, and long brown ears. His graying hair around his eyes and muzzle shows his age.

Whiskey

A English Springer Spaniel named Wesley, with brown and white feathered fur. He is looking away from the camera, smiling with this tongue out. He has bright, brown eyes, long brown ears, and a pink nose.

Wesley