If It’s Hard to Describe, Sketch It
When words start working too hard, it’s time for a visual. Some concepts like workflows,...
Read MorePosted by William | Dec 17, 2025 | Advent Calendar of Effective Tech Writing |
When words start working too hard, it’s time for a visual. Some concepts like workflows,...
Read MorePosted by William | Dec 16, 2025 | Advent Calendar of Effective Tech Writing |
Good writing gives direction. Instead of describing what not to do or what might happen, it tells...
Read MorePosted by William | Dec 15, 2025 | Advent Calendar of Effective Tech Writing |
Creativity matters in product work. It matters far less in instructions. When users read docs,...
Read MorePosted by William | Dec 14, 2025 | Advent Calendar of Effective Tech Writing |
Consistency builds confidence. When your writing uses different words for the same thing, readers...
Read MorePosted by William | Dec 13, 2025 | Advent Calendar of Effective Tech Writing |
Abstract language hides the work. It talks around action instead of guiding it. In technical...
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