Technical writing guidance for technical writers and technical communicators on creating software requirements specifications (SRS).

This TechWhirl Fast 5 features a chat on Plain Language and Simplified Technical English (PL/STE) with Erika Konrad of NAU, and PL expert Karen Field Caroll ...

When evaluating writing samples, use Richard Rabil's advice, and this downloadable template, to complete an objective review of candidates' true abilities.

Mark Baker frames the course of his series on structured writing by designing a working definition for content developers moving to structured writing.

Geoff Hart reviews Gavaler and Goldberg's Revising Reality, and how writers can frame their work in light of their audience's view of reality.

As a technical writer, you likely work with a myriad of different files for each project you work on; a single document or document set can often be derived from dozens if not hundreds of source files ...

First off, web analytics enables technical writers to see how users access your intranet, support web sites, and even help systems that are hosted on a web server. Some writers that I’ve talked to ...

Managing process changes in an organization requires a framework and the skills to get people to change. Geoff Hart looks into both in a two-part article.

I was browsing through a long list of contract opportunities for technical writers on the Internet, when I spotted one from a manufacturing company looking for a documentation specialist. It stated ...

TechWhirl’s next Fast 5 Hangout will focus on getting people on board with content strateegy. Sure, it’s a great topic at a conference and DITA for all is just right around the corner, but how do you ...

People who are familiar with the various documentation and content management systems understand that while there are many options and features, not all of them are created equal, much less tailored ...

Mark Baker describes structured writing in the media domain, one of the three domains of content structure, to help content pros master structured writing.