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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · 1d

It's time for the 2025 Write the Docs salary survey!
Open to anyone in a documentation-related role, anywhere. Help us determine fair and appropriate pay ranges in our industry. Now shorter!
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Write the Docs Salary Survey

This annual survey, run by the Write the Docs community, aims to gather data about salaries for people working in documentation and related fields around the world. We hope that this data can help…

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · 1d

We’re excited to announce that kapa.ai is one of our wonderful sponsors at Write the Docs Berlin 🙌

Visit their booth on October 27 & 28 to learn how they deliver accurate answers straight from your docs.

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · 2d

🎫 Write the Docs Berlin is just under one month away, on October 27-28. If you do not yet have an in-person ticket, don't wait - we expect to sell out. More updates in our blog post: buff.ly/w564R8J

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · 13d

🗓️ Save the date! Write the Docs Portland 2026 is happening May 3-5. We're excited to be back at Revolution Hall, and excited to see everyone again. More info in our blog post, and CFP/tickets coming soon.

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · 13d

Stuck in your career? Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti from Write the Docs Berlin shares his professional journey and struggles with surviving failure. Get strategies to find purpose and intentionally direct your writing life as he shares his field guide for taking ownership of your career.

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · 14d

Why do computers mislead us, divorcing us from reality? Join Maximilian Rosin at Write the Docs Berlin as he explores computers as theatre. How do you write truthfully about products that are pure representation? Decide yourself if you must watch Brecht to write better docs.

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · 16d

Is your how-to documentation frustrating users? Diana Breza at Write the Docs Berlin shares strategies for designing user-first, problem-solving how-tos. You’ll learn how to rewrite your content so that it’s focused on how users actually interact with docs.

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · 19d

When your audience spans government officials and kernel developers, how do you write for everyone? At Write the Docs Berlin, Powen Shiah details his non-traditional style, balancing technical accuracy with making content comprehensible for policymakers, journalists, and citizens.

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · 20d

🥁 Drumroll please… the full schedule is live for our October 27-28 conference in Berlin! We can’t wait to see you there. Time to start making your personal schedules. What are you feeling excited for?

Full details in our blog:
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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · 21d

Want to explore how technical communication and its communities have evolved? Join Jennifer Rondeau at Write the Docs Berlin to talk about WTD, STC, tekom, and others. Learn about their differences and similarities. Imagine what the future of techcomm holds for all of us.

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · 23d

Don’t let inconsistent documentation be a roadblock to collaboration and a major challenge in your agile development. Join Dimple Poojary at Write the Docs Berlin as she shares how to automate documentation maintenance and integrate it into your sprint workflow.

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · 27d

At Write the Docs Berlin, learn how Val Grimm began delivering documentation as an independent, containerized component, deployable like any other application. This approach can help European organizations regain digital sovereignty and transition from non-EU platforms.

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · 29d

Grow your career with open source! Tiffany Hrabusa, a former law librarian turned technical writer, shares her journey at Write the Docs Berlin. OSS can help you build your skills, network, and confidence. Discover how to pick projects, overcome anxiety, and grow by giving back.

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · Sep 8

Starting fresh with docs? How do you pick the right tool? Join Ruth Fuchss at Write the Docs Berlin as she guides you through critical questions to find your ideal documentation framework. She’ll help you explore your company’s needs and suggest arguments to convince your boss: buff.ly/lIDU6sK

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thinking of becoming a Docs Lead? Join Kat Stoica Ostenfeld at Write the Docs Berlin as they describe how to unlearn old habits, embrace new mindsets, and navigate leadership challenges. Get practical tips to excel in this new role!

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · Sep 1

Great developer experience transforms your product from just another tool into one that developers genuinely love. Join Developer Evangelist Michiel Mulders at Write the Docs Berlin to gain practical tools and insights that can turn your developer experience into a standout feature

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · Aug 29

Uniting technical documentation and training is a game-changer. At Write the Docs Berlin Stephan Delbos explains how his team broke down silos, aligning on outcomes and goals. This mental shift turns "how it works" into "how to use it well” and drives adoption while empowering users

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Tired of scattered documentation? At Write the Docs Berlin Ian Cowley will share how his team took chaotic documentation sets on multiple websites and unified them. By centralizing info, they’ve made it easier for their users to find what they need when they need it.

Learn more: buff.ly/LRsGrHX

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · Aug 25

So you’re sold on Write the Docs (27-28 Oct 2025)… but now you need to convince your manager? We've got you covered! Check out our guide for key talking points, ROI insights, and a customizable approval request template.

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · Aug 19

We are excited to announce the speakers for the 2025 Portland Conference! 🗣️
Each year, we strive to bring a diverse array of voices and topics. View the full list:

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🗓️ October 27-28, 2025

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · Jul 31

This is your last call for Opportunity Grant applications and CFP submissions for Write the Docs Berlin! Grants close August 1st, CFP closes August 4th, 23:59 CET. And, our call for volunteers has opened: buff.ly/MWh1wmG

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · Jul 22

You have just under two weeks to submit your talks to Write the Docs Berlin (Oct 27/28)! The CFP closes on August 4th. Tickets and grant applications are still open, and you can also still join as a sponsor - read more in last week's update:

Reminder for Call for Proposals, Tickets, and Opportunity Grants

We hope you are looking forward to our Berlin conference as much as we are! Today is mostly a reminder that we’re accepting Talk Proposals until August 4, 2025. Opportunity Grants are still open as...

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · Jul 10

We're excited how well the first official Kenya conference went in Nairobi on June 7th. Building on their summit in 2024, they had a number of local and international speakers, and continued building momentum around the docs community in Africa.

Read the full recap post here: buff.ly/IqKpkRQ

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Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · Jun 10

So glad you could be there, Daryl!

Write the Docs @writethedocs.bsky.social · Jun 10

Thank you, it really was!