API, CHAT-GPT, Technical Writing
AI-Powered Topic Generation and Outlining: Breaking the Technical Writer’s Block Barrier
Mar
“40% of technical writers say that initial topic research and brainstorming is one of their biggest time drains.” Okay, I made that up. But you know what? You should be tracking metrics like that! I’ve found that tracking how much time is spent on specific tasks not only helps with overall project management but also […]
Sep
This week we published a new Continuity of Operations Plan template pack. This provides a strategic plan to keep your operations running smoothly during emergencies.
Here are three key benefits of using the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) templates:
Jun
In the movie Office Space, Tom Smykowski (played by Richard Riehle) writes technical manuals for the software company. His job as a technical writer becomes a point of discussion in the film, particularly when he tries to justify his role in the company by explaining that he takes the specifications from the customers and brings them to the software engineers.
If you’re a technical writer, you’ll relate to Tom’s dilemma. For Tom the struggle wasn’t the nature of his job, rather how to explain the value of his writing activities during HR reviews. So how can you approach this?
Jun
10 Signs you have a technical writer’s personality
If you’re thinking of moving into tech docs, here’s a list of things to consider.
There’s no priority to the items I’ve listed here. For me, these are some of the traits you’ll need to enjoy a career in technical writing.
Jun
If you’re considering a career in technical writing, specializing in AI documentation offers promising career opportunities. I’d recommend that you create 30-day plans to go deep into the technologies to give yourself and edge over other writers and carve out a lucrative career in this area. Here’s how to get started.
Jan
Using ChatGPT as a technical writing assistant can significantly expedite the documentation process. However, as mentioned, it’s crucial to review and edit the generated content to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Jan
API documentation skills are increasingly in demand as businesses looked to API-ify their product lines.
If you’re interested in learning about APIs from a documentation perspective, I’d suggest you connect with the following tech writers on Twitter.
Jan
An Audience Analysis questionnaire is a set of questions designed to understand the target audience for a technical document. It helps writers tailor the content to the needs, interests, and knowledge level of the readers.
Jan
Identifying the right technical documentation software for your department can be overwhelming. To address this, the following checklist identifies some of the key criteria to consider when selecting technical documentation aka tech authoring software. The list is not exhaustive, but should give you a starting point to assess the products.
