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In this interview, Robert Delwood and I talk about the new reality for API writers.
π₯ youtu.be/nKS-ZbcXufY
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Technical writer, editor, urban fantasy afficionado, martial artist, geek
 
                
            AI is changing how developers read documentation β and how we need to write it.
In this interview, Robert Delwood and I talk about the new reality for API writers.
π₯ youtu.be/nKS-ZbcXufY
Docs arenβt 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.
π₯ 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 doesnβt count.
Check out my new video:
 Take a Break: Why Writers (and Everyone Else) Need Them
 π youtu.be/xELRf2cZ4kI
#WorkLifeBalance #Productivity #TechnicalWriting
 The best thing a tech writer brings to the table isnβt words.
 Itβs questions.
 Especially the βstupidβ ones.
New video: Why βstupidβ questions make you a better tech writer.
 π₯ youtu.be/Ks9Z0M-1KyU
Open source isnβt just for devs.
Writers can:
 βοΈ Improve docs
 π Spot gaps
 β‘ Elevate projects
Hereβs how to get started :
π₯ www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4dL...
βDocs donβt just save money. They drive sales.β πΈ
New video: How Documentation Can Drive Sales | Mike Jang Interview
πΉ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-0B...
Think tech writers βjust write manualsβ? Cute.
 
We prevent chaos, save $$$ on support, and make your product feel polished instead of painful.
New video: Why Companies Desperately Need Technical Writers
 πΉ youtu.be/eeXw65dnNTc
#TechnicalWriting #DocsMatter #UX
Technical writers donβt need people skillsβ¦ right?
 Wrong.
From SMEs to politics, the human side of tech writing matters more than you think.
πΊ 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:
 β Docs velocity vs. docs depth
 β Why most writers obsess over the wrong things
 β Writing with rage, curiosity, and humor
π§ Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlI6...
New video: Why Courage is a Core Skill for Technical Writers
This job isnβt just writing. Itβs pushing back, asking hard questions, and standing up for users β even when youβre outnumbered.
π₯ Watch: youtu.be/jKW1u-Kq3ak
π§  New episode just dropped:
 βCan AI Replace Tech Writers? Real Talk with Leigh-Anne Wells and Jonathan Peters-Newmanβ
We discuss:
- LLM-generated docs (and the weird AI flags)
- Personal branding as a survival strategy
- What AI still canβt fake
Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg5Q...
π¬ New video!
 How to Speak Better on Video β Tips for Techies Who Hate Talking
 This episode breaks down how to sound smarter on camera without breaking your brain.
βΆοΈ Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltMk...
 #TechWriting #SpeakingTips #VideoEditing #TechieLife #CommunicationSkills
My new Backyard Kimchi video is up! π₯πΆοΈ
I turned carrot tops, nasturtium leaves, chives & garlic from my yard into crunchy, spicy kimchi β no measuring, no fuss.
fermentation doesnβt have to be complicated.
π₯ www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_P1...
π οΈ 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.
π₯ Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2VG...
#APIWriting #TechnicalWriting #DocsAsCode #DeveloperExperience
π οΈ 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
π₯ www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bMV...
 #TechnicalWriting
New Technical Writing Uncensored interview is live!
I talked to Manny Silva β creator of Doc Detective and author of Docs As Tests β about treating docs like the testable, breakable systems they are.
π₯ 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...
 
                
            π΅οΈ I tested Doc Detective β 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!
π₯ 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, Iβve got stories β and I bet you do too.
πΊ youtu.be/AMBzMnR1BOk
 #techcomm #technicalwriting #techwriterlife
New interview on Technical Writing Uncensored!
 ποΈ I chatted with Croatian tech writer Ivana Devcic about her path from translator to cybersecurity tech writer.
π₯ www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRWT...
 #TechComm #TechWriterLife #APIDocumentation  #TWUncensored
Check out my May garden tour! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWSO...
01.06.2025 22:31 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Hi 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...
π If you love reading, you're already leveling up as a technical writer.
In this weekβs Technical Writing Uncensored episode, I explain how a good book habit turns into better docs.
Fiction or nonfiction β it all helps.
π₯ www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddhZ...
 #TechComm #TechnicalWriting #TWUncensored
Tried onboarding to Postman as a new user... it was NOT smooth sailing. π¬
New video up: walk through the βGetting Startedβ experience with me β and see what your docs might be doing to your users.
π₯ www.youtube.com/watch?v=UctE...
#TechWritingUncensored #Postman #APIDocs
π οΈ New video: Empathy in Technical Writing β Great docs start with listening
 In this episode, I talk about becoming the user β trying tutorials, hitting roadblocks, feeling the pain β and using that to write better content.
π youtu.be/JV5rQ3eslK4
Just had an incredible conversation with Matthew Helmkeβauthor, teacher, and tech writer.
We got into:
 βοΈ Writing technical docs vs. technical content
 π How he started writing books
 π§  Why curiosity matters
 π¬ Advice for new tech writers
 And more!
π₯ 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?
09.04.2025 00:06 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Holy shit.
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