I’d Rather Be Writing – Tom Johnson

If No One Reads the Manual, That’s Okay

Sunday, December 27th, 2009 Posted in Technical Writing | 61 Comments »

Most people take time off during the holidays, so if you don't, you end up mostly sitting alone at work, wondering why you're not taking time off too. I wanted ... Read more..

Moving Towards a Manifesto About Online Versus Print Formats

Monday, July 27th, 2009 Posted in Blogging | 34 Comments »

As part of the solution to STC's financial situation, some members have talked about making Intercom an online magazine only, removing the printed version that is mailed out to thousands ... Read more..

Managing Writers: Interview with Richard Hamilton (podcast)

Monday, March 23rd, 2009 Posted in Podcasts | 1 Comment »

[audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://idratherbewriting.com/podcasts/managingwriters.mp3] Download MP3 (to download, right-click and select Save Target As) Length: 35 min. Richard Hamilton is the author of Managing Writers: A Real World Guide to Managing Technical Documentation. His book, published ... Read more..

Exploring Web 2.0 Possibilities in a SharePoint-Endorsed Environment

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 Posted in Technical Writing | 13 Comments »

I sometimes feel that my life online varies drastically from my life at work. Online, I blog and publish podcasts and write about wikis and Web 2.0. But at work, ... Read more..