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My Favourite Writing Videos

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What a little SEO research can reveal

I’m researching search engine optimization and thought I’d Google my own name to see what results I got. Continue reading

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Style and Tone

Discussing Style and Tone in technical documentation in the technical writing field is usually a one-minute conversation that really doesn’t even address core issues. Usually, the conversation is about style guides or templates (which has nothing to do with style) … Continue reading

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Ten Characteristics of a Good Technical Editor

In no particular order, Knows the difference between big picture and details Advocates for the document’s audience Exercises critical thinking Knows the difference between copy editing and technical editing Knows the difference between content and design Maintains communication with clients … Continue reading

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Technical Writing Style

Last night, I taught one of my best technical writing style classes ever. It’s funny, but I was super nervous before the class—I must have known I was destined for greatest (or something). I think what made the class go … Continue reading

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