Survey of the AI Landscape — Sumedh NeneIf August was bursting with action in the AI world, September was no different. We have some important updates as well as a small story of how a little, tiny Caribbean Island finds itself cashing in on some fine...

How Important is Tools Knowledge for New Technical Writers? — Tanvi DesaiThe job descriptions (JDs) for many tech writing roles, even the entry-level ones state that familiarity with authoring tools, CMSs, photo/video editing software, versioning tools, and such is required or at least recommended. MadCap Flare,...

Blending with Blender for Animation — Sumedh NeneIn the ever-evolving world of animation, Blender has emerged as a versatile and powerful tool. In this article, we will explore its capabilities for animation, the types of animations we can create with it, and highlight some of the...

It’s only WORD — Shubhadeepa DasAs a technical writer, your first responsibility is to create textual content. Textual content implies words and words are the elements with which you communicate. Now, you can either use the words to create meaningful content or a plethora of garbage....

5 Popular Help Authoring Tools for Technical Documentation — Puja MitraThe success of any product hinges on its user acceptance. Technical documents play a pivotal role in comprehending and effectively utilizing a product or service. Technical writers craft these documents to facilitate a seamless product lifecycle.Help...

Unlocking Efficiency in Technical Documentation: The Power of GitBook — Julie JoyIn our tech writing journey, many of us have explored various documentation tools along the way. Today, I want to introduce you to a powerful tool I recently started using. For those who haven't yet...

Quanos ST4 — Himanshu ChopraQuanos ST4 (earlier owned by Schema) is a German based Component Content Management System (CCMS) used for creating, modifying, releasing, publishing, and maintaining a variety of technical information.Content created using ST4 gets stored in a remote ST4 server where various authors of...

Editor's Note Revolutionizing Technical Documentation Through Innovative ToolsIn the ever-changing landscape of technology where innovation is constant and change is the norm, technical writers play a crucial role. These unsung heroes translate complex technical concepts into comprehensible documentation. Keeping pace with the digital transformation, the...

Article of the Month What My Favorite Quotes on Writing Taught Me about WritingSuyog KetkarContent Designer, IBMOf the many good things a quality book lends is a chance to introspect. It makes you think. Now and then, you come across content that you and I...