You likely know how much it costs to write a user guide; David Farbey blogs about how much it might cost if you don’t write one. The Canadian version of Monster.com predicts the hot careers in 2011; check out a Read more
Tom Johnson tackles the main question involved in community-involved documentation: Do community efforts work? CIDM has a great technical editing article, with best practices for types and timing of editing, plus insightful comments for managers. A List Apart points out Read more
U.S. News & World Report highlights technical writer in their “50 Best Careers of 2011” section; includes comments from STC member John Hedtke. There are technical communicators in just about every job sector; this article highlights the roles of technical Read more
PoeWar presents four not-so-obvious skills you’ll need as a technical communicator. The DITA Chicks Blog compares DITA and riding a bike. Larry Kunz responds to a discussion regarding the recent STC India conference by exploring technical communication in emerging markets. Read more
With 2010 almost over, the lists have already started. Here’s one site’s top ten technologies for 2011. Looking to start a career in technical communication? Kai’s Tech Writing Blog explains how a degree helps a technical communicator. And Writing Assistance, Read more
Sarah O’Keefe of Scriptorium attended the tekom/tcworld conference in Germany last week, and posted her thoughts on the conference. The Agile Warrior provides 10 questions to ask at the outset of your next project. Bill Albing discusses the everyday Read more
Anne Gentle discusses a “Great State of the Union for Tech Comm” STC India presents a history of tech-writing tools. The Wall Street Journal demonstrates the importance of good localization with an article about how “language profoundly influences the way Read more
Everyone looks for the “go-to” tool that every technical communicator needs or the one “must have” item. Ben Minson of Gryphon Mountain cautions that there are no “silver bullets” in techcomm technology. HelpScribe asked 11 long-time technical communicators for career Read more
Andrea Wenger discusses the concept of “good enough” documentation with a question of what or who defines “good enough.” RJ Jacquez of Adobe introduces Adobe Acrobat X. Daniel Szuc of UXMatters attended UX Australia 2010 and shares what he learned Read more
Makeuseof.com links to ten “awesome free tools” for infographics. Writing Assist discusses using wikis in technical communication. Learning Solution Magazine presents tips on developing a business case for a major e-learning project Econsultancy takes on the “five top usability myths.” Read more