February Technical Writing Digest
Hi! It’s me again — February is gone and so it’s time to share your February favs! Let me be first :)
The Technical Writing Poll
What resources are the most convenient for you to learn about new product features? Here is what ClickHelp followers think:
- In-product messages — 48%
- Blog post / social media post — 38%
- Press release — 10%
- E-newsletter- 5%
As you can see, in-product messages and blog posts/social media posts are the most popular answers. However, you need to use these resources right since if you don’t announce your features efficiently, all your efforts will be wasted — your audience won’t use them, and you won’t get any value.
So, if you’re searching for tips on how to announce new features effectively, the ClickHelp team described them here:
MegaComm2023
The annual MEGAComm conference — one of the most significant gatherings of communication professionals, was held from February 22–23, 2023. And it was a blast! So many captivating presenters and ClickHelp was one of them. The company’s team of experts was on hand to provide demos, answer questions, and share insights into how businesses can optimize their technical writing processes. You can read a summary of the ClickHelp presentation and the team impressions of the conference here.
ChatGPT for Technical Writing Purposes
The tech industry is constantly evolving, so it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and be adaptable and open-minded to new technologies and trends. Today the ClickHelp team is reflecting on ChatGPT by OpenAI. This revolutionary technology is all over the news, so they couldn’t walk on by it and decided to look at it in the context of technical writing.
Building your own balance board for a standing desk
This tutorial shows you how to build your own balance board with both single and double rollers, intended for standing intermittently at a standing desk. If you browse balance boards online, you’ll find they’re expensive for how simple they are: a piece of wood on a roller. Buying all the materials yourself will likely equal the cost of pre-built board, but your custom board will probably be better and you can make multiple balance boards (one for work, one for home). Plus, you can create a balance board with a double roller, or innovate in other ways.
Nightmare on Content Ops St. (podcast)
In episode 136 of The Content Strategy Experts Podcast, Alan Pringle unveils horror stories of content ops gone horribly wrong.
How to land your first paid technical writing job as a complete beginner (Full guide)
Are you looking to break into the technical writing industry, but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry! This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know to land your first paid technical writing job as a complete beginner.
Technical writing is a growing field, with businesses looking for people to help translate complex information into user-friendly documents, procedures, and manuals. And, with the rise of digital media, there’s never been a better time to enter this exciting and lucrative career.
So, if you’re ready to turn your passion for writing into a steady income, read on to find out how you can get started as a technical writer.
Now it’s your turn! Please, share your favs below!
