What Makes Write The First Time Different?
At Write the First Time, we define technical writing as the bridge between complex information and clear understanding. A technical writer is a skilled communicator who transforms detailed or technical content into accessible information that others can use to make decisions, complete tasks, or gain knowledge.
Technical writers research, organize, and present information in various formats—digital, print, visual, and interactive. This includes user manuals, online help guides, white papers, design documents, standard operating procedures, software documentation, and training materials.
In military and government settings, technical writers often work within strict contract guidelines, using standardized templates and specialized software like Microsoft Word, Adobe FrameMaker, and Arbortext Editor. Precision, clarity, and compliance are key in these environments, which often include employment services that connect skilled individuals with military friendly employers.
With the rise of e-learning, technical writers now also play a crucial role in developing online training content, helping organizations educate teams efficiently and effectively.
As defined by the Society for Technical Communication (STC), technical writing is 'simplifying the complex.' At Write the First Time, we bring that philosophy to every project—translating specialized knowledge into language that empowers and informs.
About THE CEO
Distinguished Career in Military Service and Technical Writing
Mr. Morrissey began his professional journey with service in the United States Navy from 1975 to 1980, serving as a seaman boatswain’s mate and commissioning crew member (plank owner) aboard the USS Tarawa (LHA-1). His military experience instilled discipline, accountability, flexibility and teamwork that would define his career for decades to come.
Finding His Niche' In IT
Following his honorable military service, Mr. Morrissey transitioned into the private sector, where he built a highly respected career in technical writing, project management and corporate leadership. He held senior roles with leading organizations, including Microsoft, where he contributed to the launch of Windows 2000 and played a key role in pioneering one of the industry’s first HTML-based online help systems.
From Network Engineer to Technical Writer
He continued to excel at Computer Associates and Peregrine Systems. At Infrastructure Development Corp, he was knowledge manager for the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet implementation. Following that project, he continued in the military technical documentation space at InnovaSystems International, consistently delivering high-impact documentation and technical publications leadership.
Opening Doors For Military At a Tech Giant
Later, at Western Digital Corporation in Irvine, CA, Mr. Morrissey returned to the private sector, serving as a senior technical writer and veterans program leader. Here, he founded the WeSalute initiative—a program dedicated to creating career opportunities for veterans and their families. Under his leadership, Western Digital earned top recognition from the United States Department of Defense for its veteran support efforts.
“My time in the military taught me when to listen and how to work as part of a team,” Mr. Morrissey said. “Those lessons have guided every professional decision I’ve made in my career.”
At Write the First Time, Patrick’s mission is to bridge the gap between military service and civilian careers by connecting veterans with career opportunities in military-friendly businesses, ensuring that their military experience is translated into valuable skills that employers recognize and appreciate, including those detailed in technical publications.
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