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 »
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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 151: Emerging Trends in Technical Communication: A 2024 Conference Insights Deep Dive

In this episode of the Cherryleaf podcast, we explored the latest trends in technical communication as revealed by an in-depth analysis of conference themes from 2024. By examining data from leading events such as Tekom, TC World, LavaCon, and the STC Summit, we identify eight major themes shaping the industry, with a surprising dominance of… Read more »
We’re on Spotify

Someone kindly pointed out they couldn’t listen to the Cherryleaf Podcast on Spotify. So we submitted our feed, and, a short while later, it had been added to the podcast library. Spotify has a dedicated podcast section, and it offers free access to the podcasts listed there. However, the free version includes ads and doesn’t… Read more »
Podcast 150: AI in technical writing: where’s the ROI and is it all hype?
Transcript Speaker 1 This is the Cherryleaf Podcast. Hello and welcome to the Cherryleaf podcast. We’re going to do a different type of podcast today. My name is Ellis Pratt. And on the line from Brighton is my colleague Ginny, Ginny Critcher. Hello. And the plan is I wrote a script for this podcast and… Read more »