What AI Actually Changed About Technical Writing
The prediction was that AI would make technical writers unnecessary. A few years in, that hasn’t happened. What has happened is that the slow parts of the job got considerably faster. Research, note taking, first drafts, restructuring, and reformatting. All of that used to take hours. Now it takes minutes, which is a real change […]
Why Technical Writing Feels Less Draining Than It Used To
Most conversations about AI in technical writing focus on speed. How much faster a draft comes out, how many hours a week get saved. That’s measurable, so it gets the attention. The change I notice more is harder to put a number on. By the end of a long documentation day, there’s more left in […]
🚀 How I Use Office 365 and AI to Create and Manage Technical Docs Better and Faster
Technical documentation is changing. It is no longer just about writing user guides and SOPs in Word and emailing them around. In 2025, the expectations are higher. Faster delivery.Live access.Searchable content.Collaborative editing.Smarter workflows. To meet those expectations, I use the full Microsoft Office 365 suite with AI built in. Word, Teams, SharePoint, Planner, and Copilot […]
Your New System Will Fail Unless Employees Actually Know How to Use It—Here’s How Instructional Designers Fix That
Businesses spend millions rolling out new systems. They expect employees to adopt them smoothly and follow the new processes without a problem. That rarely happens. Employees avoid, ignore, or misuse new systems when they do not know how to use them properly. Change teams focus on strategy, timelines, and system features, but without clear, structured […]
Why More Companies Are Hiring Remote Technical Writers and Saving Thousands in the Process
Businesses run on information. Processes, systems, and tools need clear, structured documentation for employees to work efficiently. But creating and maintaining documentation takes time, resources, and expertise—something in-house teams often struggle to keep up with. That is why more companies are hiring remote technical writers to manage documentation without the cost of an in-house hire. […]
⚡ The Essential Skills You Need to Succeed as a Technical Writer
Being a technical writer isn’t just about writing. In fact, writing is only a small part of the job. With AI tools making it easier than ever to draft content, the real value of a technical writer comes from people skills, technical adaptability, and the ability to bridge the gap between complex information and user-friendly […]
The Role of a Technical Writer Is Crafting Clarity and Excellence in Documentation
Technical writing is an essential function in organisations, especially those navigating complex projects and requiring clear, high-quality documentation for both internal and external audiences. As a technical writer, your role extends beyond just producing documents—it’s about making complex information accessible, actionable, and engaging for its intended audience. Technical writing is an essential function in organisations, […]
Your Documentation Is Useless If No One Can Find It—Why PDFs and Word Docs Are Killing Productivity
Employees waste hours searching for answers in buried PDFs and outdated Word documents. When they cannot find what they need quickly, they either make mistakes, ask a coworker, or give up completely. If documentation is not online, searchable, and mobile-friendly, it might as well not exist. Yet, most businesses still rely on clunky, outdated formats […]
Why Being Easy to Work With Matters More Than You Think in Knowledge Management
Work is not just about getting things done. It is about how you work with others. In knowledge management, where teams share, document, and refine critical information, being easy to work with is just as important as the knowledge itself. People Share More With Those They Like Human psychology is simple. People do not share […]