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# [3 Important Lessons I Learned From My First Paid Tech Writing Gig](https://chrissycodes.hashnode.dev/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Good News! Hey everyone! :) Before I share my story, I have good news! 🙂 This post is officially one of the Trending Articles of the Week! :) Thank you so much for your support! 🙂 Now, let's get on with the show! 🙂 The Power of Speaking Out Your ...

Dec 26, 2023 · 3 min read · chrissycodes.hashnode.dev  
Updated Dec 31, 2023  
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## Written by

[Christine Belzie](https://hashnode.com/@ChrissyCodes)

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Open Source Maintainer | Technical Writer | Comma Disciple

I create technical content that people in and out of tech can understand

## Responses 6

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[Aaron Smith](https://hashnode.com/@aaron267)

[Jan 26, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/65b36670a1a1634c0408cf11)

Thanks for blog

[Eleazu Osita Ibe](https://hashnode.com/@BlackBond)

[Jan 20, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/65ac232b485638a6d13fcc29)

I've binge-read your articles, and one trait stands out: clarity!

You've made reading technical articles fun! I intend to start writing technical articles this year, and your articles are a great resource.

Thank you.

[Christine Belzie](https://hashnode.com/@ChrissyCodes)

[Jan 20, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/65ac232b485638a6d13fcc29#reply-65ac238d485638a6d13fcc2e)

Oh my goodness! 😊 Thank you so much [Eleazu Osita Ibe](https://hashnode.com/@BlackBond)! 😊 I’m honored! 😊 I can’t wait to see what you come up with! 😊

[Assumpta Nalubowa](https://hashnode.com/@assumptanalubowa)

[Jan 7, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/659a31665a246ab4fe8d9e1d)

Congratulations on your first technical writing gig, Christine.

[Timo](https://hashnode.com/@TimoCodes)

[Dec 29, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/658e69dd1692adb30db24b2d)

Insightful and on point post! Great top level tips on how to sort things out before agreeing the gig.

[Christine Belzie](https://hashnode.com/@ChrissyCodes)

[Dec 29, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/658e69dd1692adb30db24b2d#reply-658e6a7f1692adb30db2554a)

Thanks @TimoCodes! :) I’m a firm believer in reading and asking before signing any sort of contract. It saves people from potential surprises.

[Timo](https://hashnode.com/@TimoCodes)

[Dec 29, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/658e69dd1692adb30db24b2d#reply-658e6eeef073040c2d24fe5e)

[Christine Belzie](https://hashnode.com/@ChrissyCodes) One of the most crucial things to secure your backside especially in freelancing platforms. When you and the person hiring you are on the same exact understanding on what is required, in what time frame and how do you communicate and the entirety for the project scope all parties included should feel better about the job.

[Favourite Jome](https://hashnode.com/@Favourite)

[Dec 27, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/658bbb01e1f02b9355a70117)

Thanks for sharing!

[stepps mar](https://hashnode.com/@Steppsmar)

[Jan 3, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/658bbb01e1f02b9355a70117#reply-659573f31c5a86a2cbda143f)

The best electronic marketing company stepps offers content marketing and different methods of marketing

[Madhu Saini](https://hashnode.com/@MadhuSaini22)

[Dec 27, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/658b8a39bf3d88348b25f3f8)

Thanks for the blog, Chrissy!!

[Christine Belzie](https://hashnode.com/@ChrissyCodes)

[Dec 27, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/658b8a39bf3d88348b25f3f8#reply-658b8fd2bf3d88348b260ba6)

You’re welcome! ☺️ Thanks for your support [Madhu Saini](https://hashnode.com/@MadhuSaini22)!

[Rizel Scarlett](https://hashnode.com/@blackgirlbytes)

[Dec 26, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/658b5999e1f02b9355a4b18d)

Thanks for your transparency and for including a link to one of my blog posts!

[Christine Belzie](https://hashnode.com/@ChrissyCodes)

[Dec 26, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/658b5999e1f02b9355a4b18d#reply-658b5c5be1f02b9355a4be95)

Anytime [Rizel Scarlett](https://hashnode.com/@blackgirlbytes)! 😊 You post great content, so I wanted others to read it! 😁