Confront your Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome seems endemic, but the treatment is easy.
A Baker’s Dozen Tips for Better Technical Writing
Good writers know that all writing can be improved. Starting right makes for less work. Here are thirteen tips to help make your technical writing great.
When the Docs Are an Afterthought
How can you recognize an employer that doesn’t understand how important documentation is and can be?
Your Documentation Project Plan
A project plan is the most important tool in your writing toolkit. It’s you path to success.
Stop Looking for that Unicorn
The quest for the elusive “unicorn” candidate — a flawless match for every job requirement — has become a hiring trap. While the intention to find top talent is understandable, this pursuit often backfires, sidelining skilled individuals and perpetuating systemic inequities. Here’s why chasing perfection harms companies and how they can adopt smarter, more inclusive practices.
What Do Technical Writers Do?
Technical writers do far more than just "write." From diving deep into research and conducting interviews with SMEs to planning content, managing tools, designing graphics, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, their role is multifaceted.
Creating Your Team’s Style Guide
How do you answer questions about language and usage? Is it “click,” “tap,” “hit,” or “press” the button? Which tense is best? Can I address the reader?
If you don’t already have a style guide, get one. An easy way to start is to use an existing guide and build from it.
Steps to a Content Audit
A content audit is far more than a routine check—it’s a strategic process to ensure technical documentation is accurate, consistent, and user-focused.