Conferences to Attend for Technical Writers in 2022The year 2020 has turned the conferencing upside down, and events in 2021 have primarily been online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we approach 2022, many events that were canceled or held online-only are planning a big off-line comeback Continue reading »
Top 5 Books for Technical WritersDo you enjoy reading as much as I do? The best part about books is that you can find one for any cause. Our today’s cause is technical writing. And, there are a lot of great books directly about tech Continue reading »
How to Use Adverbs in Technical DocumentsAdverbs are evil. You’ll see this repeated over and over in numerous articles that promise to teach you the fine art of writing. Technical writers create a lot of text, some of it is less generic than other and this Continue reading »
How to Use Verbs in Technical WritingLet's talk about verbs in technical writing. We are using them basically in every sentence, so it makes sense to look closer at this notion. As we all know, technical documentation is meant to be as precise and clear as Continue reading »
Single Sign-On for DummiesSingle sign-on is a buzzword, and it has been in the computer-based industries for a while now. But, what is the exact mechanism behind single sign-on? Why do we trust it so much? There are a lot of questions around Continue reading »
How to Organize Your WorkplaceTake a look at your workspace. What are your thoughts? Do you feel encouraged and full of productive energy to create superb technical documentation when you are looking at it? If the answer is ‘yes’, then this article is probably Continue reading »
How to Write Technical Style GuidesWe all can agree that content should be the primary focus of a technical writer. But, we also can’t just leave out other aspects of creating technical documentation. This is why we would like to focus on styling and formatting Continue reading »
How to Build a Technical Writing PortfolioHundreds of tips can be found on the Internet on creating appealing resumes. There are some general guidelines and standards to follow regardless of the profession of choice. But, if you want to really impress your interviewer, you might want Continue reading »
Guest Post: Google Docs Tricks for Technical WritersHi, I’m Kesi Parker, a technical writer. I like to chat with technical writers on Facebook to get acquainted with new people and get new experience. And know what? In some companies, technical writers use MS Word or Google Docs Continue reading »
Tips on Migrating to a New Documentation ToolMigrating to a new tool is a pain for anyone. Even when a new messenger is implemented in your company, there’s still this transition period. Yes, with sending messages being the primary function of an app, you still need time Continue reading »