3 Reasons Why Every Tech Professional Should Start Writing Online Right Now
Developers who write with AI learn faster, earn more, and build authority that leads to more job offers.
Tech professionals are getting hammered right now.
Layoffs hit every week. Pay cuts are the new normal. Headcount drops but the work doesn't. A single income stream was risky before - now it's just reckless.
There's only so much you can do at your 9 to 5. You need additional levers. A different approach. An option that boosts your income and gives you freedom to work from anywhere at any time.
Writing online did that for me. It can do the same for you.
AI makes writing online easier than ever for tech professionals. After writing 700+ articles, 80% of them before ChatGPT, I can tell you what used to take days now takes hours. Your unique perspective remains yours - AI just helps you express it faster.
Let me break down exactly why writing online works so well for tech professionals.
1. Writing Online Reinforces and Accelerates Your Learning
Want to learn something by heart? Teach it.
Writing online forces you to break down complex topics into simple language. No jargon. No hiding behind fancy terms. Just clear explanations communicated as simply as possible.
Here's the test: You think you understand Redis Queues after studying them for a week? Try explaining them to someone who's never heard the term. Think about what made it click for you originally and which parts of the documentation confused you most. Suddenly it's not so simple.
Teaching exposes the gaps in your understanding that you didn't even know existed.
When you can explain complex concepts in plain English, you prove you're not just technically skilled but also a clear communicator. That combination is rare and valuable.
In short:
If you think you understand a complex tech topic, write a how-to guide. It will expose any gaps in your understanding.
Explaining complex topics in plain English develops communication skills that set you apart in the AI era.
2. Writing Online Positions You as an Authority
Who comes to mind when you think about Apache Airflow? If your answer is Mark Lamberti, you're not alone. He's the perfect example of what it means to be an authority in a competitive niche.
Truth be told, this could be you.
Investing years writing quality materials on a single topic that resonate with readers has no other possible outcome than you becoming an authority in that niche. It's that simple - you just have to start and not give up when going gets hard or the initial excitement wears off.
This small action repeated over months and years unlocks the outcome you always wanted.
Here's what happens when you become the authority: Recruiters start reaching out to you instead of the other way around. You get invited to speak at conferences, consult on projects, and advise companies looking to optimize their content strategy. Companies create positions specifically for you.
In short:
Pick a tech topic you have experience in. Write better content about it for longer than anyone else. Own the niche.
Then watch the magic happen.
3. Writing Online Builds Multiple Income Streams
Tech layoffs aren't slowing down. Microsoft, Google, Amazon - they all cut thousands of jobs in 2024 and 2025. Small startups are even worse. They disappear overnight.
Your salary isn't safe. Neither is mine. Relying on one income stream is risky business in today's market.
Writing online creates multiple revenue streams that grow over time. Freelance articles pay $300-2000 each. Consulting gigs can bring in $5000+ per project. Technical writing contracts offer steady monthly income. You get the point.
I've been writing since 2019 while working full-time as a data scientist. What started as a side project now brings stable income monthly. The writing work keeps flowing even when tech hiring slows down. Different markets, different demand cycles.
You're building two careers at once. One protects you if the other fails.
In short:
Tech jobs aren't secure anymore. Writing online creates backup income streams that can grow into full-time revenue.
You get offers for both technical roles and writing positions. Double the opportunities, double the security.
Talk soon,