As I was away in Tokyo, there wasn’t a Cherryleaf Podcast episode this month. However, I did appear as a guest on the Virtual Lounge Podcast, talking about AI video. What if pro-level video creation didn’t require a film crew, expensive equipment, or weeks of production time? Imagine literally describing what you want and having… Read more »
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Podcast 160: Technical writing news roundup July 2025
In this special episode of the Cherryleaf Podcast, we’re doing something a little different—a curated roundup of recent news, tools, research, and resources especially relevant to technical communicators. 🔔 Highlights 🆕 TechSmith Launches Camtasia Online 🛠 Vale Linter Introduces “Views” Feature 📄 Netflix’s Documentation Approach We review “Documentation that Developers Actually Read: The Netflix Approach”… Read more »
Podcast 158: The Changing Marketing Landscape
In this episode, we dive into responses to the evolving digital landscape shaped by AI in search engines and changes in social media. We explain how Cherryleaf took inspiration from the viral success of the Museum of English Rural Life (Merl) and used AI chatbots to analyse Merl’s approach. We share the key lessons learned… Read more »
Podcast 156: Privacy and AI – Risks and Solutions for Technical Writers
In this episode, Ellis explores the critical issue of data privacy for technical writers using AI tools and chatbots. He delves into the potential risks, from data leaks and copyright infringement to compliance violations and intellectual property concerns. The episode also provides practical solutions and strategies for mitigating these risks, empowering technical writers to leverage… Read more »
Podcast 155: Dealing with Criticism as a Technical Writer
We’re back from our Christmas pod break with a new episode. We explore the challenges of receiving and responding to criticism as a technical writer. Documentation plays a crucial role in user experience, and receiving feedback- whether constructive or harsh – can be an opportunity for growth. We discuss practical strategies for handling feedback, evaluating… Read more »