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We’re a global community (and conference!) for technical writers, documentarians, and all those who write the docs. 📝 Next conference: Berlin 10/27-28/25 Stay in the loop: www.writethedocs.org/ Questions: support@writethedocs.org
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
31.07.2025 14:14 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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:
22.07.2025 08:41 — 👍 2 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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
So glad you could be there, Daryl!
10.06.2025 04:27 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Thank you, it really was!
10.06.2025 04:27 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0It was one for the books, thanks for creating community with us!
10.06.2025 04:26 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Thanks for helping to make it a fantastic conference @digitalnabi.bsky.social! Your talk created a lot of buzz.
10.06.2025 04:25 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0We have opened ticket sales, the Call for Papers, sponsorship, and the Opportunity Grant program for Write the Docs Berlin! Read all the details on: buff.ly/8JN2YiW
09.06.2025 13:38 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Our annual group photo is always a chance to see how our community changes from year to year -- thanks to everyone who made it to Portland, and kept Write the Docs as one of the most welcoming communities around. We keep doing this every year because of all of the energy you bring. 💗
22.05.2025 13:11 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Thanks to everyone who came to our Portland conference a couple weeks ago. It was another lovely event at Revolution Hall, bringing people who care about documentation together across many different job titles and organizations.
22.05.2025 13:11 — 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0Thanks everyone for coming to our 2025 Portland conference. It was our largest number of attendees ever, with 415 in-person and 170 virtual!
Talk videos, sketchnotes, and photos are now available. We also published our COC transparency report.
Find it all in our recap blog post: buff.ly/auQA0tX
We gathered. We learned. We built community. Thank you for another amazing conference, Portland! 💚 If you were with us this week, say hi in a comment. Then keep the connections going on our Slack channel (open to the entire WTD community): www.writethedocs.org/slack/ #WTDPortland2025
08.05.2025 00:11 — 👍 9 🔁 2 💬 4 📌 1
Portland WTD’ers, what did you work on at yesterday’s Unconference? What insights came through? Let us know in the comments!
Today's speakers: Alex Garnett, Heather Zoppetti, Jodie Landes, Elise Davis, Leah Catania, Colin Loretz
Portland conference documentarians, have you met someone new today? Tag them below, then keep the connections going tonight at our gathering! Meet us at Jupiter NEXT (2nd floor). Please bring your badge to get in! 💡 #WTDPortland2025
05.05.2025 23:18 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
What a great first day to Write the Docs! Yesterday we kicked off our Portland conference with Writing Day - a chance to connect, contribute to open-source projects, and improve documentation. Big thanks to all who collaborated to build community and learn from each other. 🤝 #WTDPortland2025
05.05.2025 22:09 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Doors are officially open here at our Portland #WriteTheDocs conference! 🎉 Two days of insightful talks, collaboration, and connection. Bring your curiosity and your questions!
More resources can be found on our Attendee Guide: www.writethedocs.org/conf/portlan... #WTDPortland2025
Who will be joining us for our opening hike on Saturday at Portland’s Forest Park? This tradition kicks off the unofficial beginning of the conference. Dogs are welcome!
Register for our kickoff hike: www.writethedocs.org/conf/portlan...
Getting ready for this week’s Portland conference, and have a question? We may have just answered it in our News. We’re also excited to announce that we opened sign ups for our Monday Unconference schedule and are accepting Lightning Talk submissions beginning today.
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Did you know we have a virtual ticket option for our May 5-6 Portland speaker talks? If you can’t join us in person, you can still participate and connect in from wherever you are.📍
www.writethedocs.org/conf/portlan...
Click the link above to get your virtual ticket!
It’s the last day to submit your Writing Day project, and be featured on our blog! In just 11 days, our Portland conference kicks off on May 4th with opportunities to collaborate, contribute to open-source projects, and improve documentation together.
Submit at: www.writethedocs.org/conf/portlan...
Grab your ticket: www.writethedocs.org/conf/portlan...
22.04.2025 18:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0You may come to our Portland conference to learn, but you’ll stay for the connections. 🎉
We’re hosting two evening socials:
Sunday (5–7 pm): Unwind after Day 1 with fellow documentarians.
Monday (7–9 pm): Join us off-site at the Jupiter Hotel!
Snacks + drinks provided.
Swing by DeveloperHub’s booth at WTD! Whether you want to master building world-class docs or prove you’re the ultimate technical writing champ in our Technical Writing Olympics, we’ve got something for you. You also could win a pair of Beats earphones! 🎧🔥
www.writethedocs.org/conf/portlan...
Owl be there! 🦉 We're huge fans of @writethedocs.bsky.social and their amazing community. ReadMe crew will be in Portland in a couple weeks with fun swag and we're excited to see everyone!
Will you be at #WriteTheDocs too? Let us know!
We’re excited to announce that ReadMe is one of our wonderful sponsors at Write the Docs Portland. 🙌
ReadMe transforms static API docs into interactive developer hubs. Find them at their booth May 5-6.
Buy tickets: buff.ly/UfaUuuK
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We are excited to announce our Keystone sponsor - Mintlify! 💫
Mintlify helps you create beautiful documentation that converts users.
💡 Visit them at their booth throughout the WTD weekend.
Tickets available: buff.ly/UfaUuuK
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One week left to submit your Writing Day project and be included on the website! 💡On Sunday May 4th, our Portland conference kicks off with an opportunity to collaborate, contribute to open-source projects, and improve documentation alongside fellow attendees. www.writethedocs.org/conf/portlan...
16.04.2025 20:26 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Thanks for the share!
16.04.2025 20:19 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
💫 NEW this year! We’re accepting Lightning Talk submissions 1 week prior to the conference. Watch one of our five-minute Lightning Talks in 2024 for some inspiration! www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAZc...
See you in three weeks on May 4-6 at Revolution Hall, Portland!
We can't wait!
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