Technical Writing Blog

If you’re trying to become more organized, efficient, and—most importantly—ensure tasks don’t slip through the cracks, it’s time to consider task management software. At the same time, you might be hesitant to adapt software to fit your strategy and make it work for you. You’re likely looking for an out-of-the-box solution—something you can start using…

Understanding the readability of a text is crucial for writers, marketers, educators, and anyone aiming to ensure their content is easily understood by the target audience. Among the various readability formulas available, the SMOG Index (Simple Measure of Gobbledygook) is a widely recognized tool used to assess the reading level of written material—especially in marketing,…

Document collaboration software has become essential in today’s digital world, where teams need to stay aligned and work seamlessly together. Whether your business is creating technical documentation, marketing content, or internal knowledge bases, the right collaboration tool can automate workflows, improve communication, and significantly boost productivity. As remote work and distributed teams become more common,…

When you start using a new digital product, device, or gadget, it’s an exhilarating experience—you’re eager to see how well it performs and what features it offers. However, to truly unlock its full potential, a well-designed manual is essential. A good product manual is key to understanding and maximizing the product’s capabilities. In this comprehensive…

User assistance (UA) is essential for helping users navigate and use software applications effectively. It is closely tied to user onboarding, enabling users to quickly understand and experience the value of your app. Traditional static documentation is no longer sufficient, as users increasingly expect interactive and engaging learning experiences. To meet these evolving expectations, organizations…

One of the biggest challenges in writing documentation is not knowing what the final product should look like. Common questions include: What should I document? How should I write it? What does good documentation look like? How should it be structured? It’s difficult to create effective documentation without a clear model to follow. High-quality documentation…

If you ask a project manager for a project plan, what do you usually expect? What do you consider a project plan to be? Some people think that a project management plan is simply another term for a project charter or a project schedule. However, you may come across a project management plan that includes…

To the technical communicators reading this—your profession is not dying. It’s evolving. And with the right tools, the best is yet to come. In 1953, at the dawn of the technical revolution, a group of forward-thinking professionals gathered in Washington, D.C. to establish the Society for Technical Communication (STC). Born in an era of emerging…

In the speed of modern development, solid documentation isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the bedrock of success for any product or project. Readme.io has carved out a significant space as a go-to platform for many, especially when it comes to crafting and managing interactive API documentation. Think automatically generated docs straight from your OpenAPI specs, the…

As the world rapidly evolves in response to changing business landscapes, companies must also adapt to address new challenges, technologies, and business requirements. Embracing change—whether through new technologies, team restructuring, or cultural shifts—is essential for success. Effective change management is the key to ensuring that this success is sustainable over the long term. One of…