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Technical Copywriter or Technical Writer: What's the Difference? * Today's article was written by Preston A Cox, who invites our readers to subscribe to their blog and receive a free downloadable gift. Visit  http://blog.prestonthecopywriter.com . You ask an excellent question. After all, both write about products in the technology sector. Also, technical copywriters are, in fact, a type of technical writer. But, we still talk about them as separate disciplines. Let's look at some of the key differences. First, look at the intention of what each writer writes. If the intention is to describe or explain or instruct, then the author is a technical writer. If the intention is also to point out benefits, then the author is a technical copywriter. You'll notice that the technical copywriter focuses on persuading you to buy a product. But, the technical writer focuses on explaining a product. Second, look at the style of writing. You ...