Surya Nair

Technical Writer and Editor<br><br>Surya has been writing and editing technical content for over two decades in multiple industries. How do you transform complex technical content into an easy-to-understand document? Ask Surya - technical writing is her passion! She has been with ASCENT since 2018. She holds a master’s degree in English Literature, and a diploma in Journalism, and is a certified Technical Writer.

  • Benefits of Process Documentation

    Benefits of Process Documentation

    Learn about the key benefits of using process documentation.

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  • The Importance of Documenting Key Business Processes

    The Importance of Documenting Key Business Processes

    By documenting your processes, you can significantly reduce, if not eliminate, errors. We can help document your key business processes so that everyone is on the same page, working efficiently.

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  • Process Documentation – An Introduction

    Process Documentation – An Introduction

    Process documentation is a key step in the journey to standardization and improved operational efficiency. This blog is an introduction to Process Documentation, and is part 1 of a 3-part series.

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  • File and Folder Naming Conventions: Tips and Examples

    File and Folder Naming Conventions: Tips and Examples

    The strength of a folder and file naming convention is dependent on the naming structure and the components you select to build the structure. Here are a few tips to consider when naming files.

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  • What’s in a Name? An Introduction to File Naming Conventions

    What’s in a Name? An Introduction to File Naming Conventions

    Get an introduction to file naming conventions for electronic documents

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  • Instructional Writing: 6 Formatting Tips to Improve Readability

    Instructional Writing: 6 Formatting Tips to Improve Readability

    Formatting can keep your content well organized and reader-friendly. Here are 6 tips on how to use formatting to improve your instructions.

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  • 5 Top Tips for Writing Instructions

    5 Top Tips for Writing Instructions

    For instructional writing to be effective, the steps must be clear and easy to understand plus knowing your audience is key. Here are 5 tips on how to write instructions.

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  • The Basics of Instructional Writing: 3 Simple Steps

    The Basics of Instructional Writing: 3 Simple Steps

    Instructional writing provides instructions on how to do something. Here are some practical guidelines to follow when creating instructional content.

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  • 5 Ways to Be Consistent in Your Writing

    5 Ways to Be Consistent in Your Writing

    Consistency in terminology is important in technical writing. Each word or phrase must be consistent in spelling and usage throughout a document. Here are some tips for using consistent terminology.

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  • Technical Writing – What, Who, and How

    Technical Writing – What, Who, and How

    Wondering what Technical Writing consists of? Read on to find out!

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  • Planning a Technical Documentation Project

    Planning a Technical Documentation Project

    Here are some tips for those who are engaged in the planning and delivering of technical documentation projects.

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  • Grammar Tip: It's vs Its

    Grammar Tip: It's vs Its

    Learn how to correctly use "it's" and "its" in this helpful grammar tip from one of ASCENT's technical writers.

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  • Creating a Document Management System

    Creating a Document Management System

    If your organization is looking to design a new document management system or improve the efficiency of your existing system, here are some steps to consider.

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  • ASCENT Creates User-Friendly Manuals for New Machine Operators

    ASCENT Creates User-Friendly Manuals for New Machine Operators

    During the pandemic, ASCENT helped a major manufacturer with new training materials for machine operators. Learn how it all came together.

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  • Creativity in Technical Writing

    Creativity in Technical Writing

    Is technical writing the same as creative writing? No. Can technical writing be creative? Yes, indeed; any form of writing can use creativity.

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  • Technical Writing: Using Graphics Effectively

    Technical Writing: Using Graphics Effectively

    by Surya Nair (Technical Editor @ ASCENT) Graphics are an integral part of technical writing. Graphics can be an effective aid to improve content clarity. Appropriately placed graphics can help...

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  • Technical Writing: Tips for Self-editing

    Technical Writing: Tips for Self-editing

    While it is not easy to edit and proofread your own writing, it is possible to do so by being a mindful editor. This blog post offers some tips for self-editing.

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