[c1c2c3]

Not my highest paying role but I write material related to Computer Science. I've written chapters of books, online revision material, online CPD courses etc. So far it is all related to Computer Science education - the books are school textbooks, some CPD is aimed at trainee (or pre-trainee) teachers, whilst other bits are aimed at existing teachers to help upskill them. Most of the work is for well known publishers/training providers etc on a freelance basis.

I enjoy the work. I'd love to start writing/creating CPD etc for other audiences but need to figure out how.

[noisenotsignal]

How did you get started in this kind of role? Did you first create your own content and then publishers reached out because of it?

[c1c2c3]

Many years ago I saw a fairly dodgy looking ad asking for someone to write revision material for GCSE IT. I emailed to find out more, found out it was for BBC Bitesize (very popular free internet based revision guide in the UK) and spent the summer writing it. Being able to name drop the BBC helped get further jobs and I've send some cheeky cold-calling emails to see if companies are looking for writers etc. Sometimes they are, often not.

I'm always on the lookout for freelance work. Should anyone need a writer with technical knowledge then my email is in my profile!