If you're a tech writer or trying to break in, read this amusing and helpful article on how not to suck over at (24)slash7. Maybe I just like it though because I enjoy the illustrations they employ.

The five major sins of bad tech writing (and most writing in general) areeeee...

1. Losing the reader

2. Making the reader feel stupid

3. Failing to stick

4. Being a total bore

5. Not providing much-needed context