Inspiration Through Information
This post is going to run counter to a lot of conventional wisdom. When people write about information development they often extol the virtues of the latest content creation or delivery software and technologies. I myself have done that too. But I have been in this business for a long time and there are advantages […]
When I first read James Geary’s The World in a Phrase, I knew I had found a kindred spirit. Language has always fascinated me and the types of quotes and aphorisms highlighted in Mr. Geary’s book are particularly fascinating. Amidst such golden language resides the metaphor. Lots of them. Metaphors aren’t just an option in […]
Yesterday I was part of a webinar panel discussion on the state of the technical communications industry. It was very well received. Here is the recording if you would like to listen to it. If you work in this field, I’d love to read your comments here after you listen to it.
Since my friends, acquaintances and colleagues all know I’m a writer, I’m often asked how they can best improve their writing. While there is an endless collection of tips and tricks one can employ to become a better writer, there is really no replacement for practice. Writers write. The more you write, the better you […]
Kurt Ament authored a book titled Single Sourcing: Building Modular Documentation in which he clearly explains how technical communicators can develop standalone, topic-based information modules that act as the building blocks for a robust set of documentation based on the individual building blocks. This is currently a very popular approach to technical documentation and much […]
I believe the ability to write well is one of the vital skills that improves our chances in the employment marketplace as well as in life generally. I can attribute much of my income and personal success over the years to my writing skills. So how does one improve writing skill? Here are some tips […]