In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping the technical writing profession and what skills will matter most in the coming years. While AI dominates the conversation about the future, we dig deeper into what this means for technical writers, documentation strategy, and career development. Summary: The role of technical communicator is evolving from… Read more »
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Documentation product management: Does the AI era demand a new discipline?
A role emerges In a recent thread on the Write The Docs forum, Ian Cowley suggested the growth of AI might lead to a new role: “product managers for docs”. He wasn’t alone. Stephan Delbos presented on “Activating Product Knowledge” at the Write The Docs Berlin conference, Shrihari Shastry has written an article arguing documentation… Read more »
Podcast 153: Meeting and Connecting with Technical Communicators
In this episode, Ellis discusses the importance of networking and meeting other technical communicators, especially for those who work solo or in small teams. He explores various avenues for connecting with industry peers, from conferences and meetups to virtual groups and informal gatherings. Key topics discussed: Challenges of solo technical communicators Conferences & meetups Navigating… Read more »
Podcast 146: What is the current demand for contract Technical Authors?
In this month’s podcast, we look at the current demand for contract Technical Authors in the UK, using statistics from ITJobsWatch.net. We look at the the number of vacancies and whether this has affected the rates offered. Transcript This is the Cherryleaf podcast. Hello and welcome to the Cherryleaf podcast. My name is Ellis Pratt…. Read more »
Starting your career as a Technical Author playlist
Here’s a playlist, from the Cherryleaf Podcast, on starting your career as a Technical Author.