Musings from recording and editing my first YouTube video
Recording and editing my first YouTube video taught me more than any tutorial. I share the tools, the process, and what I would…
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#TCCS8: Behind the scenes; what it took to write Docs for Developers with Jared Bhatti
Jared Bhatti shares what it took to write the Docs for Developers book. He also offers advice for engineers and writers learning…
Books that have helped me become a better technical writer
These are the books that made me a better technical writer. I explain what each one teaches about writing, structure, and…
Much Ado about Documentation Structure
Learn how to structure software documentation from scratch. I cover what to document, how to organize it, and frameworks that end…
Google Season of Docs: Everything you need to know to get accepted (TCCS #7)
Google Season of Docs pays technical writers to work on open source documentation. Learn how the program works and how to get…
TCCS #6: How to handle managers who do not understand the technical writing role (+ Debunking common myths about Technical Writing)
A veteran documentation architect explains how to handle managers who misunderstand the technical writing role. She also debunks…
My self editing checklist for technical writing
This is the self-editing checklist I use for technical writing. Follow these exact steps to polish your drafts when no…
A Technical Writer's Introduction to Docs as Code
Docs as code changes how documentation teams write, review, and publish. Learn what it means, why teams adopt it, and the tools…
What is Technical Content Marketing?
Learn about what technical content marketing is, what type of content constitutes technical content marketing, and what it can…
Technical writer interview: what to expect from personal experience
Read about what a technical writer interview process is like and some of the most common questions you'll most likely be asked.
TCSS #5: What does a technical writer at Google do + Interview process
Read about what it takes to become a technical writer at Google, as told by a technical writer at Google.
TCCS #4: Tips for freelancing as a technical writer and starting a technical content marketing agency with William.
William shares how he freelanced as a technical writer and grew it into a content marketing agency. He covers finding clients,…
How to create a Technical Writing Portfolio
Learn how to create a technical writing portfolio that lands you jobs. I cover what to include, where to host it, and how to…
My review of the Technical Writer Certification Course from Technical Writer HQ.
I bought and completed the Technical Writer Certification Course from Technical Writer HQ. Here is my honest review of whether it…
TCCS #3 From Staff Technical Writer to Developer Advocate; Read Amruta Ranade’s story
Amruta Ranade is a Staff Technical Writer at Airbyte. In this episode, she talks about her journey from becoming a technical…
How to write content that readers will read based on learnings from user psychology
Learn how to tailor your content to align with how users read on the web, in order to capture their attention and get them to…
2 ways to make money as a freelance technical writer
Freelance technical writers earn between $100 and $800 per article. I share the two ways I made money writing and how to find…
TCCS #2: How I became a Technical Writer with Cynthia Peter
Cynthia Peter shares how she became a technical writer. She talks through her path into technical writing and offers advice for…
TCCS #1: What is Content Design with Amy Burns
Amy Burns is a Senior Content Designer at GitHub. In this interview, she talks about her career, and what she does as a content…
The technical writing process: How to do technical writing like a pro
Technical writing can be difficult, especially when you're writing about something new and unfamiliar. However, following a…
Everything you need to know about technical writing
Technical Writing is a viable career path in the software ecosystem, with an average pay range of $45k to $105k. In this article,…