Pharmaceutical technical writers are a broad collection of technical people including engineers, biologics, chemists, microbiologists, and even a few liberal arts majors. Nearly all writers share a passion for accuracy, completeness, robustness, compliance, and clarity. But what pharmaceutical companies need from their writers differs across projects, products, departments, and maturity. Some companies need document processors to manage redlines and facilitate approvals. Other companies need an expert to identify and address compliance or procedural gaps. Some companies need writers to compile, analyze, and summarize data for reports. And others need authors who can leverage data to tell a story, inform and instruct readers, or present a scientific perspective for a submission. Matching writer skills to project objectives is an important first step. Why?