🚨 Is the Golden Age of Technical Writing Over? How Return-to-Office Mandates and Rising Competition Are Bleeding My Business Dry
Remember when working from home was normal? Technical writers like me could juggle multiple clients from the comfort of our own spaces. Those were the golden years. Now? Companies are pushing for a return to the office, and everything’s changed. My business is bleeding money, and I’m left wondering if the glory days are truly […]
⚡ The Hidden Danger Lurking in Your Business: What Happens When Key People Leave?
What would happen if your most trusted employee didn’t show up tomorrow? No warning. No explanation. No handover. Just gone. Maybe they landed a better opportunity.Maybe they decided to retire early.Maybe they had no choice. Whatever the reason, the impact on your business could be devastating. Suddenly, all the knowledge they held—their understanding of workflows, […]
Why Technical Writers Are the Unsung Heroes of Change Management
Change is never easy in a business. It can disrupt operations, create confusion, and leave teams struggling to adapt. This is where technical writers come in. They don’t just document processes—they bridge the gap between change managers, business analysts, and the teams affected by change. Without them, businesses would struggle to transition smoothly. Here’s how […]
Your Outdated Documents Are Costing You Money Mistakes and Compliance Issues—Here’s How to Fix It
Outdated Documents Are Quietly Hurting Your Business Most businesses do not think about their documentation until something goes wrong. An old process guide, an outdated procedure, or a compliance manual that has not been updated in years can lead to costly mistakes. A single wrong step in a process can slow down teams, create errors, […]
Who Writes Work Instructions? The Role of a Technical Writer in Creating Clear Procedures
Why Work Instructions Matter Work instructions bridge the gap between training and execution. They tell employees exactly how to complete a task, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and efficiency. But who actually writes work instructions? If they’re assigned to the wrong person, they can be: ❌ Too vague – Missing details lead to mistakes❌ Too long – […]
What Makes a Good SOP? The Difference Between Effective and Useless Procedures
Why Most SOPs Fail Before They Even Get Used You’ve seen it before. A company invests time and effort into writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). They get printed, saved, or uploaded somewhere… and then no one actually follows them. Employees ignore them. Processes become inconsistent. Mistakes happen. And when something goes wrong, leadership wonders why […]
Why No One Reads Your Reports—And How to Fix It
The Hard Truth About Reports You spend hours (or even days) writing reports. You compile data, craft insights, and format everything perfectly. Then… no one reads them. They get skimmed, ignored, or—worse—filed away and forgotten. If your reports aren’t clear, concise, and easy to scan, they’re just taking up space. So, why does this happen? […]
Who Writes User Guides for Software? Why Technical Writers Are Essential for UX
Why Bad User Guides Kill Software Adoption You invest in software.You roll it out to your team or customers.And then… they don’t use it properly. They get frustrated.They make mistakes.They call support over and over. The problem isn’t the software—it’s the lack of clear documentation. If users don’t understand how to use your software, they […]
Who Can Create SharePoint Sites and Manage Documentation in SharePoint?
Why Businesses Need SharePoint for Documentation Management Most businesses struggle with document storage, version control, and accessibility. Files get lost in email threads.Multiple versions of the same document create confusion.Employees waste time searching for the right information. That’s where SharePoint comes in. SharePoint is a powerful document management system that helps businesses organize, store, and […]
