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Automating workflows in technical writing
Summary This article examines what can be automated and argues that automation supports, but cannot replace, human expertise. Technical writing automation improves consistency, speed, and discoverability by handling repetitive tasks and enforcing standards. AI agents add adaptive decision‑making. However, these tools introduce risks such as fragility, hidden assumptions, security issues, and loss of institutional knowledge…. Read more »
New vacancy: #4543 Senior Technical Author, Reading, £60K-£80K
Our client is looking for a senior Technical Author to join its small Technical Publications team. The company offers flexible hours (although it is a full-time role) and the option of working from home for part of the week. The team creates documentation for end users and administrators that enables them to install, configure, and… Read more »
Mapping the path: How we’re using AI to understand technical writing workflows
We’ve been developing a suite of AI apps designed to help technical writing teams build a practical AI strategy, grounded in how your team actually works. Our first app tackled where should AI even be applied. But before you can answer that, you need a clear picture of your current workflow. We’ve developed a workflow… Read more »
Cherryleaf UK Technical Writer/Author jobs indicator – February 2026
Over recent months, we’ve been using AI to conduct a monthly survey that tracks hiring demand for Technical Authors across the UK. Here are the results for February 2026. Overall job volumes The February total rose by about 695 positions, a gain of roughly 16% compared with last month. These totals are approximate and may… Read more »