Writing in Instructional Design
I love writing. Maybe that goes hand-in-hand with being a voracious reader? Journal, stories, and blogs are just some of the way I’ve expressed myself through writing over the years.
And now I’m in a career where writing is an asset. Instructional designers need to write well for so many reasons.
Scripts and storyboards serve as the foundation for the learning experiences we design. Clear communication in emails or meeting invites can help us get exactly what we need from SMEs. Writing skills also enable us to take complex concepts and explain them in a digestible manner.
ATD recently released my “TD at Work” guide on credentialing programs. At 20 pages, it was a huge undertaking, but I enjoyed the cadence of a writing rhythm to meet deadlines.
I also get to write an instructional design blog. After posting consistently for 2.5 years, I still haven’t run out of things to say. Sure, I could use ChatGPT, but I genuinely like the writing process.
How have your writing skills come in handy as an instructional designer? Is it a part of the job you enjoy?
