Best Writing Technical Communication Technical Writing Podcasts (2025)

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Empathy advocacy: Designing docs for all emotional states with Ryan Macklin 52:35

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — Learn how Ryan Macklin's "empathy advocacy" framework helps y…

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Kate sounds off on “good” documentation 25:22

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content up…

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160. Technical writing news roundup July 2025 20:33

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In this special episode of the Cherryleaf Podcast, we're doing something a little different - a curated roundup of recent news, tools, research, and resources especially relevant to technical communicators. 🔔 Highlights & Topics Covered: 🆕 TechSmith Launches Camtasia Online 🛠 Vale Linter Introduces “Views” Feature 📄 Netflix’s Documentation Approach…

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Docs as Tests: Keeping documentation resilient to product changes with Manny Silva 1:05:01

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — In this episode, I'm talking with Manny Silva, a technical wr…

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Will our next users be AI agents? The future of content delivery with Fabrice Lacroix, founder of Fluid Topics (podcast) 44:05

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In this podcast, I chat with Fabrice Lacroix, founder of Fluid Topics, about the evolution of technical communication. Fabrice describes the industry's progression from (1) delivering static, monolithic PDFs to (2) using Content Delivery Platforms (CDPs) that provide dynamic, topic-based information directly to users to (3) developing content not j…

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Connecting permaculture and documentation with Liz Argall 47:42

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — In this episode, I’m talking with Liz Argall, a writer I conn…

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AI Book Club recording and notes for The Singularity is Nearer, by Ray Kurzweil 55:53

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This is a recording of our AI Book Club session discussing Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity is Nearer podcast: When We Merge With AI. You can watch the recording on YouTube, listen to the audio file, read some summary notes, browse discussion questions, and even listen to a NotebookLM podcast (based on the summary). There are 5 people in this book cl…

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159. Towards a Question and Answer world 21:43

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The way users want to access information may be undergoing a seismic shift. Some have suggested technical communication is rapidly moving towards a question-and-answer (Q&A) paradigm. As user behaviour moves away from reading and towards asking, we discuss how chatbots, AI, and Q&A-driven interfaces are reshaping the expectations and responsibiliti…

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Documentation as a creative endeavor with Nick Graziade 52:07

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — In this episode, I'm talking with Nick Graziade, a technical …

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Kate sounds off on Write the Docs 28:41

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content up…

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Notes and discussion for Suleyman's <i>The Coming Wave: AI, Power, and Our Future</i> + AI Book Club recording and transcript 59:33

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This post describes the key arguments and themes in The Coming Wave: AI, Power, and Our Future, by Mustafa Suleyman, for the AI Book Club: A Human in the Loop. This post not only breaks down the logic but also jumps off into some themes (beyond the book) that might be more tech-writer relevant, such as potential future job titles, areas of focus fo…

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How to get hired as a tech writer with Sue Brandt 43:15

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — In this episode, I’m talking with Sue Brandt, a former Direct…

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158. The Changing Marketing Landscape 28:39

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In this episode, we dive into responses to the evolving digital landscape shaped by AI in search engines and changes in social media. We explain how Cherryleaf took inspiration from the viral success of the Museum of English Rural Life (Merl) and used AI chatbots to analyse Merl's approach. We share the key lessons learned - such as embracing an au…

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Kate sounds off on knowledge sharing and docs stewardship 18:08

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content up…

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The craft of technical writing with Marcia Riefer Johnston 54:21

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — In this episode, I’m talking with Marcia Riefer Johnston, a t…

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Notes and discussion for Jonathan Warner's <i>More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI</i> + AI Book Club recording 59:40

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This post has notes and questions for discussion for More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI, published in February 2025 by Jonathan Warner. Warner's book, which explores what we lose when we outsource writing to AI, is the first book in the AI Book Club: A Human in the Loop.By Tom Johnson

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Dr. Sarah Gunning on the Learning Curve for Nonprofit Proposal Writers 12:59

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Dr. Sarah Gunning of Towson University joins the podcast to discuss her recent article "How Do Nonprofit Proposal Writers Learn Their Jobs? Results of a Nationwide Survey and Interviews." Visit https://tenminutetechcomm.com/ for a transcript of the episode. Email [email protected] for more information on the show!…

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157. The Rise of Autonomous AI Agents and What It Means for Technical Writers 36:51

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🔍 Episode Overview In this episode, Ellis explores how AI agents, especially autonomous AI agents, are reshaping the landscape of technical communication. What are they? How do they differ from traditional AI tools? And crucially, what does their rise mean for technical writers? Blending two recent blog posts, Ellis walks us through emerging tools …

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Kate sounds off on mice and iterating 19:18

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content up…

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We’re all responsible for content accessibility with Kenzie Woodbridge 47:18

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — In this episode, I’m talking with Kenzie Woodbridge, a docume…

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156: Privacy and AI: Risks and Solutions for Technical Writers 22:13

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Summary: In this episode, Ellis Pratt explores the critical issue of data privacy for technical writers using AI tools and chatbots. He delves into the potential risks, from data leaks and copyright infringement to compliance violations and intellectual property concerns. The episode also provides practical solutions and strategies for mitigating t…

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Kate sounds off on docs hierarchy of needs and how we talk to ourselves 18:57

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on working with c…

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Bridging the gap from “not technical enough” to “technical” with Janine Chan 57:50

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — In this episode, I’m talking with Janine Chan, a technical wr…

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Rethinking traditional approaches to release notes -- recording of WTD Australia presentation 56:52

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I gave a presentation to the Write the Docs Australia group on using AI to write release notes using file diffs, on Feb 16, 2025. Here's the recording, presentation description, and transcript.By Tom Johnson

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155. Dealing with Criticism as a Technical Writer 20:26

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In this episode of the Cherryleaf Podcast, we explore the challenges of receiving and responding to criticism as a technical writer. Documentation plays a crucial role in user experience, and receiving feedback—whether constructive or harsh—can be an opportunity for growth. We discuss practical strategies for handling feedback, evaluating its valid…

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Kate sounds off on content types 17:54

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — My current in-flight projects include updating nearly all of …

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Developer collaboration with Lorna Mitchell 45:36

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — In this episode, I’m talking with Lorna Mitchell, a technolog…

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Introducing The Not-Boring Tech Writer Reboot 14:36

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🎓 Our host, Kate Mueller, is teaching a 4-session Information Architecture Master Class that starts on September 16th! 🎧 TNBTW listeners can use the coupon code "NOTBORING" during checkout to save 40% off the list price! 🔗 Read more info and sign up: thenotboringtechwriter.com/learning — Meet our new host Kate Mueller and get the inside scoop on ho…

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My 2025 trends predictions for tech comm 21:17

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It's that time of year again when we take to analyzing trends. If you know me, you're probably gearing up for a load of AI-optimistic predictions because, as I've noted in previous posts like Unpacking the issues from AI, I'm an AI optimist. However, my AI optimism isn't based on hype or the current tech zeitgeist. Rather, I'm an AI optimist becaus…

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Joe Natoli on The User Experience Team of One 17:32

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On this episode, we're joined by Joe Natoli, co-author (with Leah Buley) of second edition of The User Experience Team of One: A Research and Design Survival Guide. Natoli, who also runs the UX 365 Academy, argues that UX teams of one are more common than we think and offers strategies for success as the lone UX team member at your organization. Vi…

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154. Trends for 2025 and beyond in technical writing 24:46

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In this episode, we reflect on 2024's trends and explore what may be coming in the world of technical writing and content development in 2025. From the impact of AI to evolving policy requirements and shifting market dynamics, we look into the key factors shaping the field. Reflections on 2024 Overview of the year's major trends in technical writin…

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153. Meeting and Connecting with Technical Communicators 20:14

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In this episode, Ellis discusses the importance of networking and meeting other technical communicators, especially for those who work solo or in small teams. He explores various avenues for connecting with industry peers, from conferences and meetups to virtual groups and informal gatherings. Key Topics Discussed: Challenges of Solo Technical Comm…

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Dr. Elena Garcia and Lupe Garcia on Considering the Factory Floor 32:01

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Father-daughter research team Lupe and Elena Garcia discuss their recent Technical Communication Quarterly article Considering the Factory Floor, which analyzes communication breakdowns between union workers and supervisors. This episode is part of the 2024 The Big Rhetorical Podcast Carnival on "Politics/Rhetorics: Navigating Crisis, Culture, and …

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152. From User Docs to Podcast 17:51

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We explore an intriguing development in content creation: AI-generated audio from technical documentation. We’ve prepared two examples to showcase this technology, and we discuss its potential impact and applications. We used the user guide for Audacity, the popular audio editing application, to generate an AI-narrated overview: https://youtu.be/yP…

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[Podcast] GenAI and Document360: Conversation with Saravana Kumar 49:36

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This podcast explores GenAI in technical documentation scenarios, highlighting the AI features and capabilities provided in Document360. I talk with Saravana Kumar, CEO of Kovai.co, which makes Document360, about how AI is changing search functionality and reducing support costs in knowledge bases. We discuss practical applications of AI for techni…

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Irina Silyanova on Writing UX Microcopy 18:13

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Irina Silyanova offers advice on how to write better UX microcopy, the small chunks of text that allow users to navigate an interface. Her advice comes from her recent Smashing Magazine article: How to Improve Your Microcopy: UX Writing Tips for Non-UX Writers. Visit https://tenminutetechcomm.com/ for a transcript of the episode. Email ryan.weber@u…

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Karen Rempel on Technical Writer Resumes and Interviews 19:30

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Karen Rempel (https://karenrempel.com/) joins the podcast to give advise on crafting better resumes and giving better interviews. Visit https://tenminutetechcomm.com/ for a transcript of the episode. Email [email protected] for more information on the show!By UAH Technical Communication

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151.Emerging Trends in Technical Communication: A 2024 Conference Insights Deep Dive 26:18

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In this episode of the Cherryleaf podcast, we explore the latest trends in technical communication as revealed by an in-depth analysis of conference themes from 2024. By examining data from leading events such as Tekom, TC World, LavaCon, and the STC Summit, we identify eight major themes shaping the industry, with a surprising dominance of AI and …

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S5E10 The Future of Technical Documentation in the AI Era with Selvaraaju Murugesan 48:52

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As a content creator, you may wonder how your role will evolve with AI on the scene. Are you excited or concerned? Either way, this is a must-listen episode to learn and pivot. Join us as Selvaraaju Murugesan and I discuss this topic at length to explore how content creators and, especially technical writers, need to pivot. We dissect the evolving …

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S5E9 Expert Tips for Effective Technical Editing with Kim Campbell 58:23

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Kim Campbell, who wears many hats, joins me on this latest episode to unlock the secrets behind effective technical editing. Kim and I explore the fundamentals of technical editing, highlighting its pivotal role in ensuring high standards and tailoring content for specific audiences. We dive into the growing necessity of human oversight amidst the …

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150. AI in technical writing: where's the ROI and is it all hype? 38:10

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Remember the excitement when ChatGPT burst onto the scene? Suddenly, it seemed like AI was going to revolutionise everything, including our field of technical communication. But now, 18 months and six Cherryleaf AI podcast episodes later, we're asking the big question: Was it all just hype? You've probably heard some folks saying AI isn't deliverin…

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Podcast: Task decomposition and complex tree diagrams 18:38

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This tutorial will help you understand task decomposition by guiding you through the process of creating a complex tree diagram that's too sophisticated for an AI tool to create at once. Whether you're creating tree diagrams or not, it doesn't matter. This is just an example of how to break down complex information into smaller chunks and pass it i…

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Podcast: Using long-token contexts to quality check an entire API doc set 21:58

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One of the advantages of recent Gen AI updates is the massive token input context. When you can pass in an entire set of documentation as an input, you have a much stronger possibility for powerful prompts. In this tutorial, I share some quality-control prompts you can use that deal with entire doc sets as inputs, as well as explain some of the cha…

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Podcast: Using file diffs for better release notes in reference docs 17:31

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You can use AI prompts when creating release notes for APIs by leveraging file diffs from regenerated reference documentation. The file diffs from version control tools provide a reliable, precise information source about what's changed in the release.By Tom Johnson

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Podcast: Populating documentation templates using AI 22:47

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In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use AI to populate documentation templates with the source material you've gathered. For example, API overviews often follow a highly structured template. This technique can be a quick way to get an initial draft of documentation, which you can then edit and review with SMEs.…

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Podcast: Gathering source material for context input 18:02

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One of the most successful strategies for using AI is to pass in an abundance of source material that can augument and inform the AI's responses. In this tutorial, I cover strategies for gathering this material, including what types of documents to look for, optimal ordering, pitfalls to look out for such as outdated or slanted information, and mor…

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Podcast: Creating high-fidelity, thematically organized notes from engineering meetings using AI 15:29

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For AI tools to generate accurate information for documentation you're writing, you need to pass in source material. This usually means meeting with engineers and product managers to gather information about the product. In this tutorial, I share prompts for turning those meeting transcriptions into organized, readable meeting summaries. These clea…

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S5E8 Reimagining a Unified Content Experience for Customer Success with Scott Abel 1:05:09

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Unlock the secrets of a unified content experience for enhanced customer satisfaction with Scott Abel. Known as the Content Wrangler, Scott takes us through his journey from journalism to becoming a key player in content strategy. Ever wondered why customer experience is more than just a buzzword? We unpack its multifaceted nature, shining a light …

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Anjana Rajan on Knowledge Management 7:08

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Anjana Rahan shares insight from her career in knowledge management and information architecture. Visit https://tenminutetechcomm.com/ for a transcript of the episode. Email [email protected] for more information on the show!By UAH Technical Communication

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149: Promoting the value of techcomm 21:27

1y ago21:27

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We've created some YouTube Shorts on promoting the value of techcomm. We talk about the process of creating the videos and the content in the videos. See also: Cherryleaf's YouTube Shorts Uncovering and communicating the value of your tech comm teams' work, with Keren Brown We'll also publish a transcript of this podcast on the Cherryleaf blog. Abo…