Inked-in — what is it? And why is everyone talking about it?

I spent the last few days of 2021 pondering the phrase “You can be both reporter and case-study”; I had heard it from Max Morales, a world-renowned writer and founder of andeswines.com. In my most recent twitter-space episode about technical writing, he made the point to explain how there was an industry-wide shift in media reporting, and how people in Tech possessed a unique trait — the ability to be a dual-threat.

I created Inked-in to solve a problem; the sincere shortage of dual-threat people in Tech. After my Twitter space with Max Morales, I quickly realized most people in the industry spend entire careers playing a singular, monotonous role and never getting to explore different lanes. The goal of this community is to build a world where everyone can learn to write in detail about their technical expertise and build multiple streams of income.

This piece will take you through our community goals for 2022 and beyond, along with answering some key questions

Who are we?

Inked-in is a community of writers and word-smiths seeking to create a comfortable ecosystem for career growth. We pool the best writers in the Tech industry, including top features on Hashnode and Dev.to and create a path-way for aspiring content writers to build and monetize their skills. Our community recognizes the mental roadblocks in writing and seeks to inspire writers via challenges, competitions, and organic support. How do I build and position myself as a dual-threat in Tech?

The modern era is gradually moving away from the traditional reporter-athlete standard. More audiences are seeking credibility over-speculation, and in a field where we hold both the microphone and the script, we can easily take advantage and build unique content. The best person to speak on a topic is someone with everyday expertise. Your knowledge of Tech is just half the process, complete the other half by learning to communicate effectively and you’ll be well on your way to dual-threat status.

I created Inked-in to solve a problem

How will Inked-in help me discover my inner writer?

Beyond just challenges and paying competitions, Inked-in provides community support, creative ideas, and a project-oriented approach to building yourself as a writer. We provide grammar review and proofreading, the best resources on learning to write like a professional and live calls/Twitter spaces with experts to ensure you learn exclusively from the best.

Your knowledge of Tech is just half the process, complete the other half by learning to communicate effectively

We challenge our writers to review the latest technologies and startups, write about experiences and growth, play the role of advocates, and even debate tech topics! This creates an atmosphere that favors literary expression, collaboration, and maximum creativity.

Conclusion -> the industry needs you

Your Niche is beyond carved, you have the requisite knowledge-base and growing experience; you took the bold step a long time ago when you got into Tech, now you need to build some quality content and tell us all about it. Be bold, be brave, and get started on that piece today. See you on Inked-in!

What are my next Steps?

• Join our discord community discord.gg/Mp7ThpSV!
• Share your blog and connect with others in there
• Follow me on Twitter for updates on Tech writing spaces twitter.com/elixir_js
• Start Writing today!