Technical Writing Success
By Curt Robbins
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Technical Writing Success is a short podcast that's published weekly by veteran technical writer Curt Robbins. It is an audio version of his article series that helps IT professionals such as documentation specialists and technical writers better understand their profession and the marketplace in which they operate. Each week, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a different article or topic by senior technical writer Curt Robbins. Topics include technical writing product reviews and comparisons, the increasing role of AI, robotics, social media management, and career advancement.
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Maria Sivenkova Article Review: What AI Taught Me About Writing, Security, and Patience
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Elsa Sklavounou Article Review: Technical Content & Automated Workflows
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Why I'm Increasing My Focus on AI
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Bob Hutchins AI Starter Kit
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery for $72 Billion
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Waymo Recalls Robotaxi Software Following 19 School Bus Incidents
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Dec 06, 2025 |
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Tool Review: Google Gemini 3
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Tool Review: Anthropic's Claude
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Why Does Modern Fast Food Suck? A Few Explanations.
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Nov 29, 2025 |
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Thanksgiving 2025: History, Evolution, and Economics
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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AI Bots Shake Up Hiring Process
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Nov 22, 2025 |
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Everything You Missed from NVIDIA GTC Washington, D.C.
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Video Conferencing Tools Compared
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Nov 15, 2025 |
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Tool Review: Snagit
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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The Quantum Leap: Computing's Next Revolution
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Anthropic & OpenAI Invest $1.5 Trillion into Infrastructure
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Tool Review: Swagger
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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Elsa Sklavounou Article Review: The Power of I Don't Know
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Nov 08, 2025 |
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Best Research Practices for Product Development in Agile Environments
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Tool Review: Grammarly
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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History of Halloween
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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10 Powerful Technical Writing Tools
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Tool Review: Paligo
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Oct 25, 2025 |
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Interviews with Great Tech Writers: Izzy Brotzman
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Video Review: Interview with Google's CEO Sundar Pichai
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Oct 18, 2025 |
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Understanding Usability Testing
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Oct 18, 2025 |
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Information Architecture: What Does It Mean in Technical Writing?
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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The Role of AI & Discipline in Achieving Efficiency & Productivity
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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CJ Walker Article Review: How Data Transforms into Knowledge
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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BONUS: Is Bigfoot Real? An Exercise in Critical Thinking
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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BONUS: Tool Review: MadCap Flare
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Is AI "Workslop" Real? Stanford Social Media Lab Weighs In
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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BONUS: The AI Era Demands a New Kind of Leader
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Sep 27, 2025 |
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BONUS: AI: Not Taking Over the World Anytime Soon
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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BONUS: Doing More than Documentation
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Don't Allow Perfect to Be the Enemy of the Good
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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10 Inspiring Technical Writers
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Sep 20, 2025 |
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BONUS: A Message from Show Producer Curt Robbins
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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BONUS: Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Will Smith: How Not to Use AI
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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BONUS: Technical Writers: Respect Your Core Values
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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BONUS: Technical Writing Tool Review: Author-it
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Robert Delwood Article Review: Unpacking Null vs. Empty for Technical Writers
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Tanja Lorber Article Review: Why Hearing Crickets as a Tech Writer is a Good Thing
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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BONUS: Work-Life Balance: Trail Cam Therapy
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Destroy the Web: Sam Altman Shares His AI Concerns
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Trump Challenges Copyright & State AI Regs
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Steve Arrants Article Review: When Documentation is an Afterthought
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Ethan Mollick Article Review: When to Use & Avoid AI
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Diana Wolf Torres Article Review: Can OpenAI's Reasoning Engine Make You a Better Writer?
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Sam Rose Article Review: Visualizing the Turing Machine
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Aiver Ilaya Article Review: How Technical Writers Can Succeed in Collaborative Environments
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Sachin Shenoy Article Review: Three Superpowers of Exceptional Technical Writers
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Alex Blair Article Review: How to Write Articles Using AI
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Bob Watson Article Review: A Look at the Past to See the Future of Technical Writing
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Steve Arrants Article Review: Advice for New Technical Writers
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Mark Baker Video Review: Understanding Structured Writing
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Carly Ayres Article Review: Documentation that Drives Adoption
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Hard Times are Good. Here's Why.
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Nibha Verma Article Review: 2025 Emerging Trends in Content Management
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Helping Junior Technical Writers
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Sarah Maddox Article Review: Internal vs. External Documentation
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Paul Gustafson Presentation Review: Improving Documentation at Scale
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Dr. JoAnn Hackos: Transformative Force in Technical Writing
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Three Decades in Technical Writing: A Story of Challenges, Growth, & Kitchen Drawers
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Release Notes: A Guide for Technical Writers
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Technical Writing Success: Community, Content, & Career Advancement
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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RoboHelp: A Guide for Technical Writers
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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User-Generated Content: Transforming Technical Writing
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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XML vs. DITA: Comparison for Technical Writers
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Oxygen XML Editor Overview for Technical Writers
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Leading CMS Tools for Technical Writers Compared
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Content Management Systems for Technical Writers
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Impact of Government Policy on Technical Writers
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Manny Silva Video Review: From RAGs to Riches
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti Video Review: Jan. 2025 Stack Overflow Interview
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Future of Jobs Report 2025: An Analysis for Technical Writers
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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ChatGPT Search vs. Google: Advice for Technical Writers
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Understanding Style Guides for Technical Writers
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Kelly Dell Article Review: Technical Documentation Trends in 2025
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Shay Adler Article Review: Technical Writing: From Documentation Specialist to Everything-ist
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Christa Bemis Article Review: Best Practices for OEM Documentation
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Alaura Weaver Article Review: The Importance of Editorial Skills in the AI Era
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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MadCap Flare vs. Confluence: Pros & Cons for Technical Writers
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Origins & Future of AI: An Overview for Technical Writers
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Technical Writing in 2025: What Is It & Why Is It Relevant?
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Docs-as-Code: Evolving Documentation for Technical Writers
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Power of PDF: A Guide for Technical Writers & IT Professionals
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Social Media Dos & Don'ts for IT Professionals
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Comparing Help File Tools: A Guide for Technical Writers
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Comparing Screen Recording Tools for Technical Writers
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Understanding the Potential of the DOCX File Format
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Document Development Life Cycle: A Guide for Technical Writers
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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API Documentation: A Guide for Technical Writers & IT Professionals
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Markdown for Technical Writers
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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The Cultural Evolution of Technology: Facts & Theories
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Documentation Single Sourcing: A Primer for Technical Writers
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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Adobe Premiere vs. Apple Final Cut: A Comparison for Technical Writers
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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AI Image Generators DALL-E, Firefly, Ideogram, and MidJourney for Technical Writers
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Grok Compared
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Adobe Acrobat for Technical Writers
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Research Paper: The Cultural Evolution of Technology
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Word vs. Google Docs: A Guide for Technical Writers
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Get Ready for Nuclear Powered AI
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Confluence vs. GitBook: Which is Best for You?
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Understanding AI, AGI, and Superintelligence
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Why Large Language Models are Changing the World
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Leveraging AI to Summarize Information for IT Professionals
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Natural Language Processing: Transforming AI & Daily Life in America
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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The Best Hardware Tools for Technical Writers
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Technical Writing Essential Toolkit
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Surviving the Disruption: A Guide for IT Professionals & Technical Writers
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Bonus Episode: This Week's Newsletter
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Nov 03, 2024 |
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Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Rockets Everywhere: The New Era of Aerospace Innovation & Reusability
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Charlie Brown & the Relentless March of Technology
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Ultimate Workstation for Technical Writers
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Navigating the Cloud: Tools for Tech Writers
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Evolution of Technical Writing in the Age of AI
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Role of User Experience in Tech Writing
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Internet of Things: Navigating the Future
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Accessibility & Inclusivity in Technical Writing
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Celebrating NASA's Dan Goldin
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Technical Writers: Understand Learning Styles
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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The Future of Technical Writing
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Technical Writers: Do You Understand Cybersecurity?
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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User Manuals: Backbone of Technology Adoption
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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My New Podcast: AI for the Masses
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Technical Writers: What AI Tools Do You Use?
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Technical Writers: Avoid These Mistakes
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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How to Use Social Media Hashtags
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Why Mentoring is Important in Technical Writing
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Why Social Media Engagement Trumps Follower Count
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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IT Professionals: Embrace Audio Content
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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More Social Media Guidance for IT Professionals
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Make $10,000 a Week as a Technical Writer! Start Now! Ask Me How!
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Apple Inc.: Not So Different Anymore
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Curt & John Talk Tech and AI
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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How Technical Writing Success Can Help You
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Understanding the Oxford Comma
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Tech Writers: Use AI for Image Generation
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Understanding Evergreen Documents
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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The Evolution of Technical Writing
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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Emergency Alerts & the U.S. Congress: The Big Disconnect
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Role of Policy Statements in Enterprise Documentation
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Market for Technical Writing in 2024
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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The Importance of Terse Posts
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Tips & Tricks for Remote Tech Writers
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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AI: Technical Writing Job Enhancer
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Advice for Junior Technical Writers
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Pro Tip: Obsess Over Your Audience
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Successful Tech Writers Practice Discipline & Rigor
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Why Hybrid Cars Suck
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Should You Embrace Remote Work?
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Technical Writing Tips & Tricks
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Technical Writers: Use Templates for Efficiency
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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SOPs: Enabling Organizational Process Tuning for Efficiency
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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Social Media Guidance for Technical Writers
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Technical Writers: Master the Art of Humblebragging
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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White Papers: What Every Tech Writer Should Know
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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The Ninth Technical Writing Pillar: AI
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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The Eight Pillars of Technical Writing
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Why Passion is a Plus in Technical Writiung
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Technical Writers Should Practice the Accurate & Complete Rule
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Vetting Technical Writing Resoures
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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What is Technical Writing?
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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The Power of AI is Transforming Technical Writing
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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The Importance of Technical Writing in Enterprise Organizations
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Aug 17, 2024 |
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Why Platform Agnosticism is Critical for Quality Technical Writing
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Aug 16, 2024 |