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API Docs Deader Than Disco

by Peter Gustafson | November 5, 2019 | API Technical Writer, Documentation, Featured | 0 Comments

After nearly a decade writing API documentation for companies of all sizes, I have a handful of confessions to make. Exported API reference documentation went out with disco. Okay, maybe that's a stretch. But it's spot-on when it comes to the struggles thousands of...

800 lb. Gorilla Gaps Between Programmers and Tech Writers

by Peter Gustafson | August 3, 2017 | API Technical Writer, Documentation | 0 Comments

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 software...

5 Questions To Ask Your Technical Writer Candidates

by Peter Gustafson | March 8, 2016 | API Technical Writer, Documentation | 0 Comments

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?

by Peter Gustafson | June 9, 2015 | API Technical Writer, Documentation | 0 Comments

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

by Peter Gustafson | March 2, 2015 | Documentation | 0 Comments

The secrets of successful technical writing can also harm your organization. How? Mostly by cementing your future scale to better workflow efficiency.

API Technical Writer – Hire For These Skills Or Else…

by Peter Gustafson | October 18, 2017 | API Technical Writer, Technology | 0 Comments

1. API technical writer technology & UI/UX skills They possess experience in UI/UX design not only as an API technical writer but also understanding an exceptional user experience. Too few tech writers are diving into the deep end of user engagement....

Technical Documentation Generators: The Good, The Bad & Ugly

by Peter Gustafson | September 26, 2017 | API Technical Writer, Technology | 0 Comments

Managing documentation comes in a plethora of frameworks. Unfortunately, many technical writers resort to the softer side of their skill sets (i.e. MS Word, MadCap Flare, FrameMaker). Ideally, choosing a tool should be tethered to the intended output type. When you...

JIRA vs Peddling Thin Air Like Wiley Coyote

by Peter Gustafson | August 2, 2017 | Technology | 0 Comments

As uncommon as it may be for technical writers, I'm a card-carrying JIRA/Confluence loyalist. Perhaps even a fanatic. The plethora of management tracking is nearly as instantaneous as instant replay during NFL games on TV. Back in 2011, I was contacted by a small team...

UI Design For The Masses & Dangerous Disasters

by Peter Gustafson | March 11, 2016 | API Technical Writer, Technology | 0 Comments

Hmmm... you're probably wondering. Why am I writing about UI design on a technical writer's site? Good question. Perhaps it's the product tester in me. A project I collaborated on a while back was considered the granddaddy of them all according to my project manager....

Do you need magic pill solutions

for API technical writing, UI design and business analysis?

API Docs Deader Than Disco

Top 3 Reasons Your API Documentation is Dastardly Dog Awful

800 lb. Gorilla Gaps Between Programmers and Tech Writers

5 Questions To Ask Your Technical Writer Candidates

When Are PDFs A Smart Output Option?

3 Confessions Technical Writers Protect At All Costs

API Technical Writer – Hire For These Skills Or Else…

Technical Documentation Generators: The Good, The Bad & Ugly

JIRA vs Peddling Thin Air Like Wiley Coyote

UI Design For The Masses & Dangerous Disasters

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