Manual creation outsourcing
service
- Creation of Manuals and User Guides
- Manual creation outsourcing service
Manual creation outsourcing service with a focus on quality and a wealth of experience
At Human Science, we propose optimal creation methods and expressions tailored to various types and fields of manuals, including operation manuals, user guides, business manuals, seminar texts (commercial publications), and online manuals (online help).
Through comprehensive project management by a Project Manager (PM), we flexibly respond to specification changes during the creation process.
If you have concerns about manual creation or are considering outsourcing manual creation, please feel free to contact us.
*Number of achievements as of 2023
Business History



Features of Human Science
1. Experienced consultants who are well-versed in manual production will support you from research and analysis to output.
Our manual creation outsourcing service handles a series of tasks from research, analysis, planning, to output, in order to create a clearer manual based on the materials shared by your company.
Don't worry if you don't have any materials. Our experienced consultants will conduct thorough interviews.
Consultant Introduction
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Technical Writer and
Consultant with 20 years of experience
Hitoshi Yasuoka
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Technical Writer and
Consultant with 16 years of experience
Kaori Horikoshi
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Document Solutions Department
Consultant
Yuriko Sawada
2. We propose the most suitable media according to the users and usage scenarios
By following the methods of technical communication, we create user-friendly and easy-to-understand manuals.
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Features | ・Often bundled with hardware | - Suitable for use while operating software and systems on a PC. | ・Suitable for understanding hardware maintenance and system operations (mouse movements and menu positions) ・Intuitive understanding through simulated experiences |
Maintenance | × Need to print with each update |
○ Updates can be made immediately |
× Partial replacement is not possible It needs to be completely redone |
Cost | △ | ○ | ○△× Varies greatly depending on the quality of the finish |
Clarity | △ | △ | ○ |
Searchability | △ | ○ | × |
3. Support for large volume projects and simultaneous handling of multiple projects
We have ample capacity to confidently handle the creation of manuals for large volumes of pages and multiple products.
We build dedicated production teams for each product and work on manual creation simultaneously.
The project manager will handle the consolidation of information, schedule adjustments, and instructions to each production team, so our clients will not be burdened.
Internal Structure
- ・Project Managers 10
- ・Technical Writers 30
- ・4 DTP Editing Directors
- ・DTP Operators 10
Organizational Chart for Simultaneous Creation of Manuals for Multiple Products
We build a production team for each product and create manuals simultaneously.
The project manager will handle the consolidation of information, schedule adjustments, and instructions to each production team, so our clients will not be burdened.
4. Experienced writers tailored to the field and content of the manual.
Security is also guaranteed.

Due to a lack of internal resources, you may want to use external writers, but you might be worried that the request is too specialized and could lead to many revisions...
Do you have such concerns?
At Human Science, we will assign the most suitable writer based on the industry, field, and content of the manual you wish to request.
Additionally, we have a security room (a workspace accessible only to designated personnel) in-house. You can trust us with the production of highly confidential products.

FAQ
- QPlease let us know what is needed when requesting services.
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Please let me take a look at the available materials.
Any type of materials is fine, such as product brochures, specifications, internal documents, or educational texts.
If you do not have organized materials, our writers will conduct interviews to understand the content. Please feel free to consult with us first.
- QPlease tell me about the cost.
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The production costs vary depending on the content and volume of manuals and instruction manuals, but the following is a rough estimate.
For A4 50 pages, from 700,000 yen
For A4 100 pages, from 1,200,000 yen
For A4 500 pages, from 5,200,000 yen
We will make proposals tailored to your budget. Please feel free to consult us even if it's just for a quote request.
- QPlease tell me about the production period.
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The standard creation period is approximately 2 to 3 months. The creation period may vary depending on the specialization of the subject matter, volume, provided materials, number of revisions, and revision period. Please let us know your desired delivery date first.
- QThis is a manual with specialized content; can you handle it?
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In the manufacturing sector, we have a track record of creating manuals for plant control systems, CAD/CAM software, as well as manuals related to internet services and accounting systems in the IT field, communication equipment manuals, and manuals for game developers, among others.
In the field of business manuals, we have experience in producing manuals related to manufacturing, finance, distribution, and retail. We also handle the creation of texts and training materials for internal education.
All of these require specialized knowledge, but our writers will draft them based on the materials provided by our clients.
- QWe would like to establish a system that can be operated in-house in the future. Is that possible?
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It is possible.
We provide not only production but also in-house support consulting for manual creation.
First, we analyze existing manuals and conduct hearings on operational systems to analyze current issues.
After that, we implement specific training programs, create guidelines, and collaborate on production to support the establishment of a manual production system.
- QWhat happens to the copyright of the manual after delivery?
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Basically, we believe that copyright belongs to the client who made the request.
- QCan you also create multilingual support and video manuals?
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Since 2000, we have started providing multilingual translation services and currently offer translation services in approximately 40 languages. At the same time, we began creating e-learning materials, and we excel not only in producing paper and web manuals using videos and animations but also in creating educational materials such as videos and e-learning.
We have seen an increasing number of inquiries regarding e-learning materials for overseas local employees year by year.
Please feel free to contact us.
- QThere is a lot of confidential information, but is the security response adequate?
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Of course, we have a confidentiality agreement between companies when requesting work, and we handle provided materials and data with strict care. Our staff members are required to submit a pledge regarding information retention and strictly adhere to rules concerning information handling, so you can rest assured. Depending on the type of information, it is also possible to work in a project-specific room (a workspace accessible only to the assigned personnel).
- QCan you send directors and writers?
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Yes. It is possible to be stationed at the client's site. We will propose the most suitable personnel and structure according to your requests, such as manual production direction, translation coordination, and writing practical work.
- QI would like to have the meeting via a web conference, is that possible?
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Yes, it is possible. Since 2020, we have been primarily conducting meetings with our clients via web conferences. In-person meetings are also possible, so please feel free to consult with us.
Thorough introduction of case studies on manual creation from other companies!Learn from case studies of other companies
How to proceed with manual creation
Before starting to create a manual, by learning about other companies' manual creation examples, you can understand the "key points of creation" and "common challenges" to gain hints for manual creation.
Recommended for
- I want to proceed with manual creation, but there is too much volume, and I don't know where to start.
- ・I am unsure if I can accomplish what I want to do in-house
- ・I want to know how other companies are progressing with manual creation
[Introducing Companies]
- TOTSUMEDIA Inc.
- BANDAI SPIRITS CO., LTD.
- NTT DATA KANSAI CORPORATION
- SBI SECURITIES Co.,Ltd.
- NNTTDATA CUSTOMER SERVICE CORPORATION
- WingArc1st Inc.
- Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.
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For those who want to know more about manual production and instruction manual creation
Tokyo Headquarters: +81 35-321-3111
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