Note: This was originally published in 2010. Information is still relevant today. I wrote this after attending a webinar. (In 2010) I attended a webinar hosted by @MarketingProfs that discussed social media at Cisco. The presenter was @LaSandraBrill. What follows are some thoughts I had following the webinar. Some of the points discussed in the […]
Minimal Procedure Content: Reasoning
The procedure I wrote about creating a Twitter list uses abbreviated content. This post describes the reasoning behind and decisions made in writing the topic. Title Instead of using this: Create a Twitter List I opt for this construction: Twitter List: Create Reasons It puts the topic first. You don’t have to […]
Cut, Cut, Cut your Content and Procedures
Sure. We’ve been reducing word count in procedures for some time. It’s time to do more, however. As noted in an earlier post, we have to think mobile. Think small screens and small devices. Screen real estate on phones is at a premium. With that in mind, I’m offering some suggestions on how to cut back. […]
Think Mobile When You Write
Note: this is an historical post, which I originally wrote in 2009. I’ve pulled it from my archives and am reposting it today without changes. Some of the info is still applicable today. – Julie 3/30/2020 Always keep the small screen in mind when you’re preparing your docs. There are some W3C “mobileOK” guidelines to […]
Why Tech Writers Should Know Database Design
IMO, all tech writers should know the basics of relational database design. Colleges should incorporate it into tech writing programs. I’m convinced of it. Why? I had worked for many years as a tech writer before taking a database design class, and have continued to work in that capacity for a number of years (and […]
