The technical side of most IT shops hates to do any kind of documentation. (Many think that copying content from a vendor's website or putting a couple of screenshots in a Word document is creating technical documentation.)

If you have the ability to write (and translate technical content into Plain English), you need to be the center of writing excellence in your office. Your skills are valuable, and you need to market yourself within your work groups and departments. You can write, edit, proofread, and format. You have the ability to polish a document with multiple authors and make it seem like there is only one voice. You know how to use your word processor and a thesaurus.

If folks don't come to you as the expert, look for opportunities where you can assist and market your skills. Make sure that it's okay with your supervisor, and if you volunteer, make sure that you deliver. The technical writers in my area assist the project management office from time to time. They are also skilled facilitators and trainers if the need arises.

Find ways to showcase your skills. If you can't do it at work, look for volunteer opportunities at your house of worship or local agencies. (Groups are always looking for folks to help them write, edit, and maintain websites.)

I'm a word nerd. I like to edit/proofread, and I still get requests to be an extra set of eyes before something is distributed. Many times, it's for proofreading, but other times it's to review the tone or connotation.

Find ways to make yourself the go-to person. It increases your value.