Cherryleaf’s online techcomm courses are now accessible via an app

The Teachable iOS app enables you to access our online technical communication courses on your iPhone or iPad. You’ll still get the best experience using a desktop computer, but this app means you can access the course at other times. The courses are available both online and offline. At the moment, the app is only available for… Read more »

Reflections on the TCUK 2018 conference

It is conference season at the moment, and last week we attended Technical Communication U.K. conference 2018 (TCUK). The official theme for this years conference was “The pursuits of the Polymath”, but in reality it seemed to be about quiet confidence and quiet leadership. This was one of the most optimistic TCUK conferences I have… Read more »

Using flowcharts to help juries make decisions in court cases

Spotted this post on Twitter yesterday: I’ve just seen this, courtesy of @kirkkorner. It’s the “route to verdict” given to the #BenStokes jury, setting out all the issues they had to consider. More courts should publish these in high-profile cases; they’re invaluable in helping the public understand the law. pic.twitter.com/VSGZ8DNcGK — The Secret Barrister (@BarristerSecret)… Read more »

Advice for new technical writers

Here are the responses we received when we asked, share one piece of advice you have for new technical writers: Start with the question “why does the reader care?” and you won’t go far wrong lornajane Find a balance between: (1) Take feedback well and constantly improve (2) Develop a thick skin to criticism and… Read more »