Meetings and Events
October 15, 2018: Writing for Cybersecurity Audiences
This month, Maria A. Flores speaks about producing documentation in the fast-growing field of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity skills are in high demand, yet in short supply. We, as technical communicators, can transition our writing and related experience into this booming domain. … Continue reading
Want real answers from real hiring managers? Visit STC-SF, 9/19
This month, our friends at STC San Francisco Chapter are hosting a special, no-holds-barred Hiring Manager panel on Wednesday, September 19. If the job hunt is wearing on your nerves, and you’d like to find out from a group of … Continue reading
September 20, 2018: Social at Sam’s BBQ
Our next meeting will be a social dinner at Sam’s BBQ. The chapter will buy your dinner and any non-alcoholic drinks for free! Come and socialize with other members and friends during a casual BBQ dinner. Event Details Date: Thursday, … Continue reading
August 20, 2018: Mastering Feedback
Are you uncomfortable with giving or receiving feedback? Is negative feedback your worst nightmare? Come hear how my local Toastmasters club has improved my ability to give and receive feedback… and how this directly relates to my documentation feedback at … Continue reading
July 16, 2018: A Proposed STC-SV Mentoring Program
Slide deck is now available at the link below. A Proposed STC-SV Mentoring Program Mentoring is a cooperative, typically (but not necessarily!) one-on-one framework for experienced technical writers to share their insights with protégés who are just entering the field … Continue reading
June 18, 2018: Understanding RESTful APIs and Documenting Them with Swagger
This month, Tanya Perelmuter will provide an overview of RESTful APIs and discuss how to document them with Swagger / Open API Specification. In the first part of the presentation, Tanya will explain differences between RESTful APIs and other types … Continue reading
May 21, 2018 – The Education of Technical Communicators–Never Ending
Dave Gardner will discuss what a technical communicator must learn and keep current with. Also, touched on will be the required skills, tools, terminologies and complexities of the industries, fields, and topics in which we work. This discussion looks at technical … Continue reading
April 16, 2018: The 7 Deadly Sins of Brainstorming
This month’s presentation is something a little bit different, and a lot more interactive! Brainstorming is like a hammer – everyone has seen one, but few actually use it to its fullest potential. It is usually done on the fly, … Continue reading
March 19, 2018: Measuring Success
Recording can be found here. In this talk, Andrew Etter goes beyond “clear, concise, correct, and complete” and explores a better method for determining the effectiveness of documentation. How can the intersection of quantitative metrics and qualitative assessments prove our … Continue reading
February 19, 2018: What Hiring Managers Really Need
Recording can be found here. Do you despair about qualifying for a technical communications position because you don’t have all the skills and experience they demand? You might be surprised how many of a typical tech writing job’s “requirements” … Continue reading
January 22, 2018: Chatbot Expert
Chatbot is the latest buzzword in the tech world. Everybody is gushing over how amazing it is to have a chatbot for your business.In this talk Chatbot Expert, Ashish Kumar would be discussing how businesses across the world are using … Continue reading
December 18, 2017: Holiday Schmooze at Stein’s Beer Garden & Restaurant in Mountain View
During December, we always have a holiday schmooze where we get together over dinner and socialize. During the holiday schmooze, there isn’t a specific presenter, nor a set agenda. Instead, you can kick back and nibble away at Stein’s truffle … Continue reading
November 20, 2017: Introduction to API Documentation
In Silicon Valley, there’s no greater demand for tech writers than with API documentation roles. This is primarily because, unlike traditional documentation around user interfaces, APIs are primarily marketed through their documentation. As such, the API documentation has a huge … Continue reading
October 16, 2017: Trends in Technical Writing
Have you wondered why an agency doesn’t call you back after your initial interview? Or why you stop hearing from them after several successful projects? Come chat with Tim about what makes a independent contractor the type of contractor an … Continue reading
August 21, 2017: The Editor as Collaborator: Communication Makes the Difference
Editing skills play an important role in quality technical communication. However, even the most skilled editors need to communicate professionally and effectively with their writers. This presentation explores how effective communication with colleagues and clients can help editors enhance team … Continue reading