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Geoff Hart reviews Gavaler and Goldberg's Revising Reality, and how writers can frame their work in light of their audience's view of reality.
Photo by Ioana Tabarcea on Unsplash Most technical communicators have worked for employers that mistook activity for productivity and have tried to teach our bosses the difference between churning out ...
As a creative, I struggle at times with many stereotypical issues other creatives face in the technical writing field. I work best at night, my brain is thinking of zillions of things at once, I ...
Technical writing guidance for technical writers and technical communicators on creating software requirements specifications (SRS).
View our most recent TechWhirl Fast 5, featuring Dr.Erika Konrad from Northern Arizona University, and students Chris Farmer and Jessica Lewis, where we discuss their perspectives on creativity and ...
Tips and tricks for technical writers using Gmail and other Google apps to be more productive in their technical communication work.
People who are familiar with the various documentation and content management systems understand that while there are many options and features, not all of them are created equal, much less tailored ...
This article provides information that will help you in planning and developing a style guide. You'll find information about the purposes of a style guide and guidelines for what should (and should ...
Nobody’s ever accused me of being a brilliant public speaker, but people generally seem to like and remember my presentations and generally rate me as a confident, welcoming, and effective speaker.
The worst of the myriad ways of failing to communicate result from what Geoff Hart calls the seven deadly sins. Here are some tips to avoid them all.
NAU's Erika Konrad recounts a fond memory of her Mom, and an early encounter with DIY instructions.
By now you know about LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, Monster, and umpteen other job-hunting sites. If you haven't heard of Built In, here's an introduction.