Active Voice and Technical Writing
“What’s so great about using active voice?” Continue reading
Abobe Max Conference – 2021
I recently attended this year’s Adobe Max Conference. I use Adobe products all the time… Continue reading
Project Managers Aren’t the Only People Who Define Scope
The Importance of Scope on a Documentation Project Continue reading
SCBWI Big Five-Oh Conference – 2021
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, known as the international professional organization for… Continue reading
Important Skills Technical Writers Need for Success (Part 2)
Part 2 of Important Skills Technical Writers Need for Success includes a style guide discussion, knowing your target audience, quality control, interviewing subject matter experts, and more. Continue reading
Important Skills Technical Writers Need for Success (Part 1)
In this multi-part series, I’ve compiled a top list of skills that are important to… Continue reading
Try a Reading Index to Check Your Readability
What is a reading index? I’ve been asked that many times in the past. A… Continue reading
Usability Testing is a Great Way to Understand if Your Technical Writing Works
Usability testing is one of the best ways of evaluating the quality of a document. A technical writer can use usability testing to ensure user-centered writing. Continue reading
The Importance of Clear and Concise Communication
Recently I was doing a training seminar on technical communication. I reviewed what I wanted… Continue reading
Using Technical Marketing
Working as a full time technical communicator and professor for years, I have received quite… Continue reading
