--- title: "Discussion on \"Writing Well: a must-have skill that no one teaches software developers\" | Hashnode" description: "Discussion on \"Writing Well: a must-have skill that no one teaches software developers\". Forget that hip new technology! To take your software development career to the next level, learn... how to write well." url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5" --- [Feed](https://hashnode.com/feed) / Discussion # [Writing Well: a must-have skill that no one teaches software developers](https://clearwritingclearthinking.hashnode.dev/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Forget that hip new technology! To take your software development career to the next level, learn... how to write well. Feb 16, 2021 · 10 min read · clearwritingclearthinking.hashnode.dev Read the article - [#beginners](https://hashnode.com/tag/beginners) - [#newbie](https://hashnode.com/tag/newbie) - [#writing](https://hashnode.com/tag/writing) - [#career](https://hashnode.com/tag/career) - [#programming](https://hashnode.com/tag/programming) ## Written by [Nityesh Agarwal](https://hashnode.com/@nityesh) @nityesh · Internet [View profile](https://hashnode.com/@nityesh) Interviewing top Indian developers Creating India's largest repository of interviews with remote developers on Beyond the Brackets - https://beyondthebrackets.org/ ## Responses 13 Markdown supported · ⌘↵ to post [Tommie Marshall](https://hashnode.com/@vorcy) [Apr 24, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/6264dafa0f819f588af76e75) Apart from these tips, it is a great idea to read common application [buy research paper online](https://www.bestcustomwriting.com/buy-research-paper) prompts which will provide you with ideas, which will in turn help you, formulate your rough sketch of the essay. Based on this sketch, one must then divide the essay into three important parts, which are introduction, body and conclusion. [Kaliyuga](https://hashnode.com/@Nuiea) [Oct 18, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/616dde5f5d62b71524dd0ca7) What time is it for you? Do you appreciate it? My name is Mike and I am a student, time is a very valuable resource for me, so when I need to complete a written assignment for the university, I buy it on the website, and you can choose the [best assignment writing service](https://www.topbritishessays.com/) by clicking on the link. There's a nice list out there [Stan Vangilder](https://hashnode.com/@swvangil) [Jul 4, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/60e193e94f8e376422a794fa) This was fantastic! Very insightful and original - many thanks. You've convinced me I should pay more attention to my writing and do it more often. I created a blog space this morning.... More to come. [Rob Chaves](https://hashnode.com/@RobChaves) [Apr 14, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/6076de6ba3407a32d7041656) A great expression, I also believe that clear writing and clear thinking are related. I believe that good writing is a must-have skill in our time. Therefore, I always write all my works on my own and constantly try to improve my writing technique. The only thing I can use is the [paraphrase website](https://www.paraphrasingonline.com/) It helps me to rephrase my work and thus makes it better and more unique. [Akash Shyam](https://hashnode.com/@akashShyam) [Feb 22, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/60339d5572a689446db401b3) Good post, Do you have any tips/resources/ideas on how to write better blogs or posts or articles? [Nityesh Agarwal](https://hashnode.com/@nityesh) [Feb 23, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/60339d5572a689446db401b3#reply-6034e10649e05a728e85afc6) Yes, I do. Thanks for asking! I've created a small email course to teach whatever I learnt about writing well. It's called - [Clear Writing, Clear Thinking](https://www.nityesh.com/introducing-clear-writing-clear-thinking/). [Shubham](https://hashnode.com/@sam007) [Feb 22, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/60330c4672a689446db3f493) [Nityesh Agarwal](https://hashnode.com/@nityesh) Good article. What tool did you use to draw these amazing infographics? [Nityesh Agarwal](https://hashnode.com/@nityesh) [Feb 22, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/60330c4672a689446db3f493#reply-6033845af51caf4448563fd5) I use an iOS app - Concepts [Luke Netti](https://hashnode.com/@lukenetti) [Feb 21, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/6032c5b572a689446db3f284) Love this! Just signed up for the newsletter. I started my blog on Hashnode to accomplish this. I want to be a remote web developer and writing is helping me communicate more clearly. [Nityesh Agarwal](https://hashnode.com/@nityesh) [Feb 22, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/6032c5b572a689446db3f284#reply-60338528f51caf4448563ffa) Hey Luke, thanks! If you want a remote job, writing on the Internet will help you stand out. So, congrats on starting your blog! :) [Iva Kop](https://hashnode.com/@IvaKop) [Feb 17, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/602ce682347ab711c064a7b0) You make an excellent point! Thanks for sharing. [Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes) [Feb 17, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/602ccc0e2d9e060f1cee6a24) I agree with you [Nityesh Agarwal](https://hashnode.com/@nityesh). Writing has helped my software engineering career in more ways than I can imagine. Every software engineer should really start blogging. [Nityesh Agarwal](https://hashnode.com/@nityesh) [Feb 17, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/602ccc0e2d9e060f1cee6a24#reply-602ce60a90938811e59cd552) And I'm on a mission to help them cross the hurdles as they start blogging. Would love to know your feedback on the future lessons that I'm gonna post soon! :) [Edidiong Asikpo (Didi)](https://hashnode.com/@didicodes) [Feb 17, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/602ccc0e2d9e060f1cee6a24#reply-602ce84990938811e59cd5c5) Sure. I am looking forward to reading them. [Nityesh Agarwal](https://hashnode.com/@nityesh) [Catalin Pit](https://hashnode.com/@Catalinpit) [Feb 17, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/602cb473d78c410f41b3ddbb) Very well written and good advice! I thoroughly enjoyed the article, [Nityesh Agarwal](https://hashnode.com/@nityesh)! [Nityesh Agarwal](https://hashnode.com/@nityesh) [Feb 17, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/602cb473d78c410f41b3ddbb#reply-602ce35fd78c410f41b3e1d2) Thanks a lot [Catalin Pit](https://hashnode.com/@Catalinpit)! It means a lot coming from you. :) [Paolo Urciullo](https://hashnode.com/@Paolourciullo) [Feb 16, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/602c21a44bb9c4083f027d6f) very well written! and very motivational too! great post! [Carlos Jasso](https://hashnode.com/@carlosjasso) [Feb 16, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/602c0c0f4bb9c4083f027c12) A very pleasing article to read. One can tell that not only the content is great but also your writing style totally reflects the message. Thanks for sharing! Will be waiting for the upcoming articles in the series 👀 [Sai Ashish Konchada](https://hashnode.com/@SaiAshish) [Feb 16, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/writing-well-a-must-have-skill-that-no-one-teaches-software-developers/602ba4cdcc91ac05270ef9d5/comment/602bf2b2b76f9808b488e11d) This is true & well written. Kudos 🎊