Book Review: Learning Author-it Version 5
I could save you a bit of time by just saying: If you want to learn how to use the Author-it authoring tool, then get this book. It’s really just that simple, but if you want the back story…. Learning...
View ArticleDay-by-Day at WritersUA: Thoughts from a Newbie Technical Writer
TechWhirl’s coverage of WritersUA 2012 is sponsored by Madcap Software. Find out more and download a trial copy of Flare 8. Lobby of the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN Day 1: The Technical Writers Gather...
View ArticleTechnical Writer Tips and Tricks: PDF and Online Help Documentation Translation
Tech Writer Today’s Tips & Tricks Column is sponsored by Adobe Systems, Inc. To download a 30-day free trial of Adobe FrameMaker 10, please click here. Over the past few years, I’ve had to manage...
View ArticleSession Summary: Integrating Help, Support, and Training Content
TechWhirl’s coverage of WritersUA 2012 is sponsored by Madcap Software. Find out more and download a trial copy of Flare 8. Presenter: Paul Mueller, UserAid Where do you go to find answers? Google?...
View ArticleTechWhirl: Technical Communications Recap for April 27, 2012
This week’s update on technical communications and the TechWhirl community is supported by Platinum sponsor ComponentOne & their Doc-To-Help Help Authoring Tool | http://bit.ly/doc-to-help In honor...
View ArticleTechnical Communication Poll: Content Consumption Preferences
Back in the old days, when I was a student in mass communications, I recall a professor discussing the fact that everyone has an opinion about advertising. We’re all exposed to thousands of...
View ArticleBest Technical Writing Tips and Tricks from the TechWhirl Email Discussion List
Tech Writer Today’s Technical Writing Tips and Tricks column is brought to you by Adobe Systems, Inc. Download a 30-day free trial of Adobe FrameMaker here. In 2012, Techwhirl’s email discussion list...
View ArticleLavaCon Session Summary: Corey Ganser on “Who Cares About Your Content?”
Day 1 of Lavacon 2011 Who Cares About Your Content? Corey Ganser presented a thoughtful session about the importance of engaging technical writers and customer support agents with the goal of...
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