Are your user manuals (and any other content) ready for Google Glass?

Google Glass, a wearable computer with a screen above the right eye, goes on sale in 2014. Glass is almost certainly going to be used to support maintenance and repair calls, providing technicians (and other types of user) with the ability to access manuals and discuss situations with remote colleagues. So are your user manuals,… Read more »

Deciding between a contract and a permanent Technical Author

One question that seems to being asked a lot by our clients at the moment, is whether they should hire a permanent or a contract Technical Author. At first sight, it may appear that a contractor will cost more than taking someone on as an employee, but that’s not always the case. With a contractor,… Read more »

MadWorld 14 – See you in San Diego

We’re very pleased to say Cherryleaf’s Ellis Pratt has been asked to speak at the MadWorld 2014 conference. Presenting at MadWorld 2013 was great fun, and it looks like MadCap Software is putting together another great event. Ellis will be doing three presentations: DITA for Dummies Do presentations on DITA send you to sleep? Do… Read more »

New Technical Author vacancies

#4138 Technical Author/API Documentation Writer, City of London, £37K-£40K DOE This is an opportunity to join a technical writing team within a fast-growing, independent software company. Our client develops Web-based financial trading software for the world’s largest financial institutions. They have an immediate vacancy for a Technical Author with a passion for technical communication. #4137… Read more »