The Not-Boring Tech Writer
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A podcast in which documentarians talk about all things tech writing, aiming to show the world that we are all not-boring tech writers! https://thenotboringtechwriter.com/
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Technical writers are shapeshifters—we adapt to whatever the situation demands.

Listen to our latest episode with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti (@theletterf.bsky.social) on strategic thinking, his Seven-Action Documentation model, and growing as a tech writer in the AI era.
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Would you be interested in a panel episode that would bring together multiple tech writers to discuss a specific topic?

If so, add a comment below with topic ideas! What would you want to hear tech writers discuss together?

Your input will help us shape future episodes!
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Would you be interested in a panel episode that would bring together multiple tech writers to discuss a specific topic?

If so, add a comment below with topic ideas! What would you want to hear tech writers discuss together?

Your input will help us shape future episodes!
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🎙️ Just published a new episode of The Not-Boring Tech Writer: Growing as a technical writer in the AI era with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti. Have a listen:
Growing as a technical writer in the AI era with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti
In this episode, I talk with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti about moving...
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Great quote from Fabrizio & Tom's new AI & Docs podcast:

“…this is a good reason for people to be optimistic about the future of docs: if AI tools are really poor without good documentation, then which company is going to undercut themselves by removing documentation?”

We recommend this podcast! 😊
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1️⃣ Step 1 requires reading between the lines to discover what readers actually need, not just what they're asking for.

2️⃣ Great docs help deliver step 2 by creating the accurate answers your readers need.

3️⃣ Step 3 is achieved by distilling what readers need into streamlined docs.
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Creating great documentation is an act of giving great service.

We love Zingerman's (@zingermans.bsky.social) 3-step recipe for giving great service:

1️⃣ Find out what your customer wants;
2️⃣ Get it for them accurately, politely, and enthusiastically;
3️⃣ Go above and beyond, or go the extra mile.
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This quote from Kate’s latest solo episode (S3:E19) captures why she’s so passionate about documentation work. It's about creating a more thoughtful world, one helpful doc at a time. 🌍

🎧 Kate sounds off on docs as an act of service: thenotboringtechwriter.com/episodes/kat...
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New blog post! Why AI can’t replace tech writers: www.brookewayne.com/writing/why-...

It’s time we acknowledged AI’s place in our work as technical writers, and that AI’s not a person, it’s a tool that requires a human to wield it with care.

#AI #TechWriting #WriteTheDocs #CustomerExperience
Why AI can’t replace tech writers — BROOKE WAYNE
Are you worried AI will make your role as a tech writer obsolete? Discover why a nuanced approach to AI is key to understanding AI’s limitations, and more importantly, why the human element is irrepla...
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Quick question for our awesome community:

Which episode type tends to give you the most value?

- Solo episodes
- Guest episodes
- Both are equally valuable
- Depends on the specific topic
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🎙️ Just published a new episode of The Not-Boring Tech Writer: Kate sounds off on docs as an act of service. Have a listen:
Kate sounds off on docs as an act of service
In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update...
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“Serve the reader” is a solid guiding principle for technical writers.

Listen to Sarah Walker’s (@quesarahsera.bsky.social) wisdom for technical writers in S3:E18!
Quote from Sarah Walker on a dark blue background: “One of my mentors would say, ’Remember, it's a practice, not a perfect’ … You don't strive for perfection because perfection is pointless ... Just aim for clear, concise, [and] actionable in your writing of documentation. Serve the reader. That's your practice.” Attribution shows “Sarah Walker, S3:E18,” with her photo and The Not-Boring Tech Writer podcast’s logo.
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We invite all listeners to reach out with any questions or feedback! Kate may respond in a future episode. 😊

In addition to Bluesky, you can reach us via:
📧 Email: [email protected]
💼 LinkedIn: /the-not-boring-tech-writer
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Check out the three stellar resources Sarah Walker (@quesarahsera.bsky.social) recommended in S3:E18!

🌎 Garbl’s Writing Center
✍️ "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft" by Stephen King
🦝 Sarah’s "Elect a Raccoon Overlord" article

🔗 Links in the comments!
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There are plenty of fun raccoon overlord merch possibilities! 😆 -Chad
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Thank you for inspiring us to create little things that make life not completely miserable, Sarah! 😹 -Chad
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Listen to S3:E18 to learn why we affectionately refer to Sarah Walker (@quesarahsera.bsky.social) as the “Raccoon Overlord Lady” and to hear how Sarah has incorporated wisdom from her yoga practice into her technical writing practice! 🦝🧘‍♀️✍️

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