In this episode, Ellis explores the critical issue of data privacy for technical writers using AI tools and chatbots. He delves into the potential risks, from data leaks and copyright infringement to compliance violations and intellectual property concerns. The episode also provides practical solutions and strategies for mitigating these risks, empowering technical writers to leverage… Read more »
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TechSmith’s Latest Releases: Camtasia, Snagit, and a Dive into Audiate (Plus, the Subscription Shift)
TechSmith, the company behind some of the technical writing community’s go-to screen recording and video editing tools, have released new versions of Camtasia and Snagit. And lucky old us, they gave us early access as, apparently, we’re influencers now. So, we’ve put them through their paces. Plus, in this post, we’ll take a look at… Read more »
Cherryleaf’s Technical Author Training Course Reaccredited by the ISTC
We’re thrilled to announce that our Technical Author/ Technical Writing online training course has been reaccredited by the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators (ISTC). This reaccreditation, valid until 2026, signifies that our course continues to meet the high standards set by the UK’s leading professional body for technical communicators. What does this mean… Read more »
Podcast 155: Dealing with Criticism as a Technical Writer
We’re back from our Christmas pod break with a new episode. We explore the challenges of receiving and responding to criticism as a technical writer. Documentation plays a crucial role in user experience, and receiving feedback- whether constructive or harsh – can be an opportunity for growth. We discuss practical strategies for handling feedback, evaluating… Read more »
Why AI has meant more work for us as Technical Writers
You might have seen the headlines. “These jobs will be replaced by AI,” and sometimes, technical writing makes that list. But, as technical writers ourselves, we find those claims to be a bit off the mark. In fact, we at Cherryleaf have seen, first-hand, how important human technical writers are in the age of AI…. Read more »