@oddlittlebird.bsky.social
Technical writer, editor, urban fantasy afficionado, martial artist, geek
AI is changing how developers read documentation — and how we need to write it.
In this interview, Robert Delwood and I talk about the new reality for API writers.
🎥 youtu.be/nKS-ZbcXufY
Docs aren’t measured in word counts or page views.
In my interview with Kendra Johng (@cozycoworker), we get real about documentation metrics and how to use them to prove your value.
🎥 Measuring Docs: The Metrics That Actually Matter | Kendra Johng Interview
youtu.be/BErFKjx1n2w
PSA: You probably need a break.
Yes, you.
And no, switching from coding to doomscrolling doesn’t count.
Check out my new video:
Take a Break: Why Writers (and Everyone Else) Need Them
👉 youtu.be/xELRf2cZ4kI
#WorkLifeBalance #Productivity #TechnicalWriting
The best thing a tech writer brings to the table isn’t words.
It’s questions.
Especially the “stupid” ones.
New video: Why “stupid” questions make you a better tech writer.
🎥 youtu.be/Ks9Z0M-1KyU
Open source isn’t just for devs.
Writers can:
✍️ Improve docs
🔍 Spot gaps
⚡ Elevate projects
Here’s how to get started :
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4dL...
“Docs don’t just save money. They drive sales.” 💸
New video: How Documentation Can Drive Sales | Mike Jang Interview
📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-0B...
Think tech writers “just write manuals”? Cute.
We prevent chaos, save $$$ on support, and make your product feel polished instead of painful.
New video: Why Companies Desperately Need Technical Writers
📹 youtu.be/eeXw65dnNTc
#TechnicalWriting #DocsMatter #UX
Technical writers don’t need people skills… right?
Wrong.
From SMEs to politics, the human side of tech writing matters more than you think.
📺 New episode: People Skills for Technical Writers (Even If You Hate People)
youtu.be/5gsUiTvLNG8
Just dropped a new episode of Technical Writing Uncensored with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti!
We talked about:
– Docs velocity vs. docs depth
– Why most writers obsess over the wrong things
– Writing with rage, curiosity, and humor
🎧 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlI6...
New video: Why Courage is a Core Skill for Technical Writers
This job isn’t just writing. It’s pushing back, asking hard questions, and standing up for users — even when you’re outnumbered.
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/jKW1u-Kq3ak
🧠 New episode just dropped:
“Can AI Replace Tech Writers? Real Talk with Leigh-Anne Wells and Jonathan Peters-Newman”
We discuss:
- LLM-generated docs (and the weird AI flags)
- Personal branding as a survival strategy
- What AI still can’t fake
Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg5Q...
🎬 New video!
How to Speak Better on Video – Tips for Techies Who Hate Talking
This episode breaks down how to sound smarter on camera without breaking your brain.
▶️ Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltMk...
#TechWriting #SpeakingTips #VideoEditing #TechieLife #CommunicationSkills
My new Backyard Kimchi video is up! 🥕🌶️
I turned carrot tops, nasturtium leaves, chives & garlic from my yard into crunchy, spicy kimchi — no measuring, no fuss.
fermentation doesn’t have to be complicated.
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_P1...
🛠️ New video on Technical Writing Uncensored!
I interviewed Robert Delwood, a veteran API writer and automation advocate, about what tech writers really need to succeed with dev docs.
🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2VG...
#APIWriting #TechnicalWriting #DocsAsCode #DeveloperExperience
🛠️ New video: Project Management for Tech Writers
This episode covers:
- How to scope a doc project
- Why timelines matter (and how to set them)
- How to keep your team and SMEs on track
- What planning a party teaches you about docs
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bMV...
#TechnicalWriting
New Technical Writing Uncensored interview is live!
I talked to Manny Silva — creator of Doc Detective and author of Docs As Tests — about treating docs like the testable, breakable systems they are.
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tKv...
#DocsAsTests #TechWriting #DocTools #DocDetective #OpenSource
Hi all! My new MakeMendGrowWithDiana video just dropped. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQga...
🕵️ I tested Doc Detective — an open-source tool that claims it can test your docs against your product (UI, API, CLI).
I tested out the onboarding and docs.
The result? Watch and find out!
🎥 youtu.be/RpajB2wjPxY
#TechWritingUncensored #DocDetective #OpenSourceDocs #TechWriterTools
New video just dropped: Why Technical Writers Hate Surprises
Surprise feature drops? Surprise releases? Surprise feature cancellations after you already wrote the docs?
Yeah, I’ve got stories — and I bet you do too.
📺 youtu.be/AMBzMnR1BOk
#techcomm #technicalwriting #techwriterlife
New interview on Technical Writing Uncensored!
🎙️ I chatted with Croatian tech writer Ivana Devcic about her path from translator to cybersecurity tech writer.
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRWT...
#TechComm #TechWriterLife #APIDocumentation #TWUncensored
Check out my May garden tour! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWSO...
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Hi all! I just posted my latest video on MakeMendGrowWithDiana. Watch me make kimchi from carrots, radishes, and chives from my backyard!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kKL...
📚 If you love reading, you're already leveling up as a technical writer.
In this week’s Technical Writing Uncensored episode, I explain how a good book habit turns into better docs.
Fiction or nonfiction — it all helps.
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddhZ...
#TechComm #TechnicalWriting #TWUncensored
Tried onboarding to Postman as a new user... it was NOT smooth sailing. 😬
New video up: walk through the “Getting Started” experience with me — and see what your docs might be doing to your users.
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=UctE...
#TechWritingUncensored #Postman #APIDocs
🛠️ New video: Empathy in Technical Writing — Great docs start with listening
In this episode, I talk about becoming the user — trying tutorials, hitting roadblocks, feeling the pain — and using that to write better content.
🔗 youtu.be/JV5rQ3eslK4
Just had an incredible conversation with Matthew Helmke—author, teacher, and tech writer.
We got into:
✍️ Writing technical docs vs. technical content
📚 How he started writing books
🧠 Why curiosity matters
💬 Advice for new tech writers
And more!
🎥 Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6nT...
Hello, all! I have just launched a new channel called Technical Writing Uncensored. I'll be providing information, advice, and humor. In my first video, I discuss 11 traits of good technical writers. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtHd...
Heya folx! I just posted a new video about preserving foraged greens. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaBY...
So, you are a streaker?
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