Implementing a content management system may seem a little outside the purview of the technical writer. But, according JoAnn Hackos, technical communicators and other content creation and delivery specialists can indeed play a pivotal role in the success of a content management project. In this exclusive interview, Scott Abel chats with Hackos about how to [...]

Have you seen the new Internet Explorer browser? Although it’s not directly called the Windows Vista browser, I think it’s very close. Here’s the link: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx#ie7rss  The new IE browser features tabbed browsing and shows RSS feeds. Tabbed browsing is extremely convenient. Rather than dealing with a dozen minimized windows in your task bar at [...]

Dear STC members, Greetings from Boston, where the midsummer heat is making us move rather slowly. STC, however, is in high gear, with teams in every area working on initiatives for the coming year. This email will update you on some of the exciting things that are happening. Thank you to all who sent comments [...]

Have you created a technical communication deliverable that you think is, simply put, a cut above? Are you developing deliverables that are, perhaps, not following industry best practices and, in spite of your protestations, your management does not get it? Would you like to get solid, constructive feedback from three of your peers about your [...]