MY STE BUDDYUseful Websites for Technical Writers
A comprehensive compilation of the best websites for technical writers and anyone who creates technical documentation. Plus links to forums, professional associations, and relevant conferences.
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Technical Documentation & Courses
General portals, articles, and courses for technical writers and documentation professionals.
TechWhirl Tech Writer Today
Online articles and resources for technical writers and technical communicators.
Visit WebsiteDocumenting APIs
Very comprehensive free course on writing API documentation by Tom Johnson.
Visit WebsiteGoogle Technical Writing Courses
Two free short online courses covering critical basics and intermediate topics in technical writing.
Visit Websitetechnische kommunikation
Selected contributions from the technical journal (in German).
Visit WebsiteUA Training
Collection of excellent presentation slides with a focus on software user assistance.
Visit WebsiteOnline Technical Writing Textbook
Basic online textbook on technical writing by McMurrey Associates.
Visit WebsiteWIKIVERSITY Technical Writing
Basic online course in technical writing provided by Wikiversity.
Visit WebsiteUser Experience & Information Design
Resources for creating user-friendly documentation and interface design.
Microsoft UX Guidelines
Comprehensive user experience interaction guidelines published by Microsoft.
Visit WebsiteUsability.gov
Usability basics, methods, templates, and guidelines by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Visit WebsiteNielsen Norman Group
Frequently publishes articles on web usability. Most cited website in its field.
Visit WebsiteUXmatters
Insights and inspiration for the user experience community with excellent articles.
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Style Guides & Writing Standards
Essential style guides for consistent technical documentation.
Microsoft Writing Style Guide
Most PopularThe most frequently used style guide for software documentation. Now free of charge.
Visit WebsiteGoogle Developer Style Guide
Comprehensive style guide that includes a detailed word list.
Visit WebsiteApple Publications Style Guide
Complete, downloadable style guide in PDF format (approx. 200 pages).
Visit WebsiteRed Hat Technical Writing Style Guide
Very comprehensive guide that includes a usage dictionary.
Visit WebsiteMongoDB Documentation Style Guide
Contains many tips on writing good technical documentation.
Visit WebsiteOutstanding Blogs & Podcasts
Stay updated with the latest trends and insights in technical communication.
I'd Rather Be Writing
Top BlogBlog about the latest trends in technical communication by Tom Johnson.
Visit WebsiteTechnical Writing is Easy
Blog by Kesi Parker with monthly digest and practical advice.
Visit WebsiteCherryleaf Technical Authors Blog
Blog covering a wide spectrum of topics related to user assistance.
Visit WebsiteScriptorium Publishing
Blog and Podcast on technical communication with focus on technology.
Visit WebsiteThe Content Wrangler Channel
Hundreds of presentations on methods, tools and technologies by Scott Abel.
Visit WebsiteTechnical Communication Center
Technical writing tips, trends, and tutorials by Ugur Akinci.
Visit WebsiteForums & Online Communities
Connect with fellow technical writers and documentation professionals.
LinkedIn Groups
Technical Writer
The largest and most active LinkedIn group for technical writers.
Documentation and Technical Writing Management
Focus on management aspects of technical documentation.
UX Writers & Content Designers
Community for UX writing and content design professionals.
DITA Awareness Group
Discussions about DITA implementation and best practices.
Reddit Communities
Specialized Communities
Write the Docs
Global technical documentation community with Slack network and conferences.
Visit CommunityTECHWR-L Email Discussion Group
Long-established online community in technical communication.
Visit CommunityProfessional Organizations
Professional associations and organizations for technical communicators worldwide.
tekom (Germany/Europe)
German professional association for technical communication and information development.
Visit WebsiteTech Writers Without Borders
Global community helping non-profits improve their instructional materials.
Visit WebsiteConferences & Trade Fairs
Important conferences and events for technical communication professionals.
tcworld & tekom conferences
Major EventThe largest technical communication conference, organized by tekom in multiple countries.
Visit WebsiteWrite the Docs
Conference focused on documentation systems, tech writing theory, and information delivery.
Visit WebsiteTechnical Communication UK (TCUK)
Annual conference organized by the ISTC in the United Kingdom.
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