Top 3 Reasons Your API Documentation is Dastardly Dog Awful
If you’re a hiring manager or product owner, you’ll likely be able to answer this question without extreme brain power… What comes first: the API code documentation or your end-users? Pretty easy right? Wrong. I’ve seen many API interfaces...
800 lb. Gorilla Gaps Between Programmers and Tech Writers
To be honest, this is a post I’ve wanted to write for years. However, because of my commitment to clients and projects, I’ve restrained myself from spouting off about the 800 lb. gorilla. This sneaky monster-like breakdown is breeding throughout many...
5 Questions To Ask Your Technical Writer Candidates
Interviewing technical writers isn’t easy. When creative approaches and skill sets are a hot commodity, you’re best to find out about their learning ability.
When Are PDFs A Smart Output Option?
If I had a nickel for every time a project manager told me to just, “Send it to everyone as a PDF,” I’d be living in a tropical paradise working on my tan.
3 Confessions Technical Writers Protect At All Costs
The secrets of successful technical writing can also harm your organization. How? Mostly by cementing your future scale to better workflow efficiency.
Readability Considerations: What The Font?
Imagine you’re writing for a finance company specializing in equity investing. What font color and size should you recommend? Sadly, too many companies don’t consider their audience. In this case, I’d think about investors ages 35-65 and eye strain....About Me
