"Some of the typical challenges I encounter when working on a technical writing project include unclear requirements and expectations, the lack of information about the subject matter, and unrealistic deadlines for completion of the documents. Most of these can be easily overcome by taking time at the beginning of the project to meet with the project stakeholders and collect as much information as possible. I also use these early collaborations to clarify any misinformation and set reasonable expectations for the time it will take to complete the project. If done properly, these planning meetings resolve most of the typical challenges."