Out of relative obscurity, content strategy has become the next big buzzword. Some say it fills a gap in technical communication practices while others argue it’s just a different name for things technical communicators already do. Join Karen McGrane for Read more
Kai’s Tech Writing Blog suggests some top tactics to structure legacy documentation. The Washington Post looks at technical writers as part of its Job Trends series. Is your product documentation a marketing asset? Mashable provides five reasons the answer is Read more
We’re looking for members to share their hobbies or side jobs in the Intercom “Off Hours” column. “Off Hours” is one of three member-focused columns in Intercom (along with “My Job” and “Looking Back”) and is a first-person look at the Read more
TechComm 101 (Mondays, 22 August-10 October) and TechComm 201 (Tuesdays, 25 October-29 November), both presented by Leah Guren, provide a solid foundation for anybody. TechComm 101 is the fastest, most efficient way to jump-start your career in technical communication. It covers key theory that Read more
Note: The below webinar has been rescheduled for 21 September. Until recently, professional societies like the Society for Technical Communication were the default option for on-going networking and continuing education. Social media has since provided alternatives to the professional society. Read more
Are your documents too wordy? Do you go on and on and on before you get to the point? Maybe you need to learn how to cut the fluff! Leah Guren’s new webinar can help. Join Leah for Cut the Read more
CMS Wire presents Social Media Marketing 101. There’s a need for technical communicators in every industry, as this article from the journal Nature demonstrates. Business Insider profiles a man they call “one of the most social people in social business,” Read more
As started with the May issue, we’re publishing Intercom editor Liz Pohland’s Note from the Editor for each issue here on STC’s Notebook. Have a comment or question about the magazine? Post it here! The July/August issue of Intercom is dedicated Read more
Last month, STC started accepting registrations for a half dozen certificate courses in the coming weeks. Today three more certificate courses join the ranks, including one of our most popular courses and a brand-new course on an important topic. First Read more
I’m excited to announce a new effort from STC—the Alumni Renewal Offer to bring former members back into the fold. Before we email these alumni, however, I want to explain to our current members why we’re doing this. As you Read more