The Not-Boring Tech Writer
@thenotboringtechwriter.com
A podcast in which documentarians talk about all things tech writing, aiming to show the world that we are all not-boring tech writers!
https://thenotboringtechwriter.com/
https://thenotboringtechwriter.com/
As of yesterday, The Not-Boring Tech Writer is officially part of the tech writing webring that CT Smith has created! 🎉
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Tech writing webring
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November 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
As of yesterday, The Not-Boring Tech Writer is officially part of the tech writing webring that CT Smith has created! 🎉
caseyrfsmith.github.io/webring/
caseyrfsmith.github.io/webring/
🎙️ Just published a new episode of The Not-Boring Tech Writer: Kate sounds off on small things and repairs. Have a listen:
Kate sounds off on small things and repairs
In this solo episode, Kate talks about her latest content update...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🎙️ Just published a new episode of The Not-Boring Tech Writer: Kate sounds off on small things and repairs. Have a listen:
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⚡️ ✏️ To see Dennis Dawson's (@dennisdawson.bsky.social) visual approach to documentation, check out his lightning talk on why sketchnoting engages both sides of your brain, as well as his sketchnotes from past Write the Docs conferences.
Links in the comments!
Links in the comments!
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
⚡️ ✏️ To see Dennis Dawson's (@dennisdawson.bsky.social) visual approach to documentation, check out his lightning talk on why sketchnoting engages both sides of your brain, as well as his sketchnotes from past Write the Docs conferences.
Links in the comments!
Links in the comments!
In S3:E22, Dennis Dawson (@dennisdawson.bsky.social) recommends 4 books that validated his approach to using visuals and humor in technical writing:
📚 Multimedia Learning
📚 Learning How to Learn
📚 A Mind for Numbers
📚 Uncommon Sense Teaching
📚 Multimedia Learning
📚 Learning How to Learn
📚 A Mind for Numbers
📚 Uncommon Sense Teaching
November 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
In S3:E22, Dennis Dawson (@dennisdawson.bsky.social) recommends 4 books that validated his approach to using visuals and humor in technical writing:
📚 Multimedia Learning
📚 Learning How to Learn
📚 A Mind for Numbers
📚 Uncommon Sense Teaching
📚 Multimedia Learning
📚 Learning How to Learn
📚 A Mind for Numbers
📚 Uncommon Sense Teaching
Great documentation makes readers feel smart.
In S3:E22, Dennis Dawson (@dennisdawson.bsky.social) talks about scaffolding concepts, using Hemingway-style clarity, and writing documentation that flows easily into readers' brains so they feel smart instead of lost.
In S3:E22, Dennis Dawson (@dennisdawson.bsky.social) talks about scaffolding concepts, using Hemingway-style clarity, and writing documentation that flows easily into readers' brains so they feel smart instead of lost.
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Great documentation makes readers feel smart.
In S3:E22, Dennis Dawson (@dennisdawson.bsky.social) talks about scaffolding concepts, using Hemingway-style clarity, and writing documentation that flows easily into readers' brains so they feel smart instead of lost.
In S3:E22, Dennis Dawson (@dennisdawson.bsky.social) talks about scaffolding concepts, using Hemingway-style clarity, and writing documentation that flows easily into readers' brains so they feel smart instead of lost.
Think you need to be an artist to add visuals to your docs? Think again!
In our latest episode, Dennis Dawson—the tech writer behind the Write the Docs sketchnotes—shares why visuals and humor make docs more effective, plus practical tools and techniques you can explore right away.
In our latest episode, Dennis Dawson—the tech writer behind the Write the Docs sketchnotes—shares why visuals and humor make docs more effective, plus practical tools and techniques you can explore right away.
November 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Think you need to be an artist to add visuals to your docs? Think again!
In our latest episode, Dennis Dawson—the tech writer behind the Write the Docs sketchnotes—shares why visuals and humor make docs more effective, plus practical tools and techniques you can explore right away.
In our latest episode, Dennis Dawson—the tech writer behind the Write the Docs sketchnotes—shares why visuals and humor make docs more effective, plus practical tools and techniques you can explore right away.
“I don't try to be funny. I'm just funny. And if you ever try to be funny, then you're not funny.”
– Dennis Dawson (@dennisdawson.bsky.social), the artist behind the Write the Docs sketchnotes
In our latest episode, Dennis shares why plain language + visual humor leads to better docs and much more!
– Dennis Dawson (@dennisdawson.bsky.social), the artist behind the Write the Docs sketchnotes
In our latest episode, Dennis shares why plain language + visual humor leads to better docs and much more!
October 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
“I don't try to be funny. I'm just funny. And if you ever try to be funny, then you're not funny.”
– Dennis Dawson (@dennisdawson.bsky.social), the artist behind the Write the Docs sketchnotes
In our latest episode, Dennis shares why plain language + visual humor leads to better docs and much more!
– Dennis Dawson (@dennisdawson.bsky.social), the artist behind the Write the Docs sketchnotes
In our latest episode, Dennis shares why plain language + visual humor leads to better docs and much more!
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👕 Would you like an extra reminder of Write the Docs Berlin, in addition to all the presentations and conversations? Our shirt store is still open until November 31st! Get your Write the Docs Berlin shirt from: shirt.writethedocs.org
October 31, 2025 at 10:53 AM
👕 Would you like an extra reminder of Write the Docs Berlin, in addition to all the presentations and conversations? Our shirt store is still open until November 31st! Get your Write the Docs Berlin shirt from: shirt.writethedocs.org
🎙️ Just published a new episode of The Not-Boring Tech Writer: Humor and visuals in technical writing with Dennis Dawson. Have a listen:
Humor and visuals in technical writing with Dennis Dawson
In this episode, I talk with Dennis Dawson, a technical writer with 40...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🎙️ Just published a new episode of The Not-Boring Tech Writer: Humor and visuals in technical writing with Dennis Dawson. Have a listen:
In her latest solo episode, Kate reflects on how models like Diátaxis and the Seven-Action Documentation model help us surface our own beliefs about docs.
She also muses on the restorative potential of maintenance work.
🎧 Listen to S3:E21 in your favorite podcast app!
She also muses on the restorative potential of maintenance work.
🎧 Listen to S3:E21 in your favorite podcast app!
![Quote image from The Not-Boring Tech Writer podcast, Season 3, Episode 21. Heading reads "ON DOCUMENTATION FRAMEWORKS" in light blue. Kate Mueller's quote in white text on dark navy background: “The true value of [documentation] frameworks or models … isn't that they tell us what to do, but that they help us interrogate ourselves to uncover, to refine, maybe even to better express the internal model we're already using." Photo of Kate Mueller smiling in bottom right corner. Podcast logo in bottom left.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:svnuibdhceegivwg3bupk2lj/bafkreibvfvjnovciytqjcygdqkzunub7dayoz4psdonycv4kncedzbdjh4@jpeg)
October 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
In her latest solo episode, Kate reflects on how models like Diátaxis and the Seven-Action Documentation model help us surface our own beliefs about docs.
She also muses on the restorative potential of maintenance work.
🎧 Listen to S3:E21 in your favorite podcast app!
She also muses on the restorative potential of maintenance work.
🎧 Listen to S3:E21 in your favorite podcast app!
🎙️ Just published a new episode of The Not-Boring Tech Writer: Kate sounds off on beliefs and maintenance work. Have a listen:
Kate sounds off on beliefs and maintenance work
In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update...
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October 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🎙️ Just published a new episode of The Not-Boring Tech Writer: Kate sounds off on beliefs and maintenance work. Have a listen:
Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti's (@theletterf.bsky.social) "dynamic seniority" concept:
Growth isn't continuous—it's a ladder. It's natural to alternate between stable periods (maintaining skills and recharging) and sudden climbs (capabilities leap forward).
Listen to S3:E20 to hear more from Fabri!
Growth isn't continuous—it's a ladder. It's natural to alternate between stable periods (maintaining skills and recharging) and sudden climbs (capabilities leap forward).
Listen to S3:E20 to hear more from Fabri!
October 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti's (@theletterf.bsky.social) "dynamic seniority" concept:
Growth isn't continuous—it's a ladder. It's natural to alternate between stable periods (maintaining skills and recharging) and sudden climbs (capabilities leap forward).
Listen to S3:E20 to hear more from Fabri!
Growth isn't continuous—it's a ladder. It's natural to alternate between stable periods (maintaining skills and recharging) and sudden climbs (capabilities leap forward).
Listen to S3:E20 to hear more from Fabri!
Technical writers are shapeshifters—we adapt to whatever the situation demands.
Listen to our latest episode with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti (@theletterf.bsky.social) on strategic thinking, his Seven-Action Documentation model, and growing as a tech writer in the AI era.
Listen to our latest episode with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti (@theletterf.bsky.social) on strategic thinking, his Seven-Action Documentation model, and growing as a tech writer in the AI era.
October 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Technical writers are shapeshifters—we adapt to whatever the situation demands.
Listen to our latest episode with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti (@theletterf.bsky.social) on strategic thinking, his Seven-Action Documentation model, and growing as a tech writer in the AI era.
Listen to our latest episode with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti (@theletterf.bsky.social) on strategic thinking, his Seven-Action Documentation model, and growing as a tech writer in the AI era.
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Would you be interested in a panel episode that would bring together multiple tech writers to discuss a specific topic?
If so, add a comment below with topic ideas! What would you want to hear tech writers discuss together?
Your input will help us shape future episodes!
If so, add a comment below with topic ideas! What would you want to hear tech writers discuss together?
Your input will help us shape future episodes!
October 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Would you be interested in a panel episode that would bring together multiple tech writers to discuss a specific topic?
If so, add a comment below with topic ideas! What would you want to hear tech writers discuss together?
Your input will help us shape future episodes!
If so, add a comment below with topic ideas! What would you want to hear tech writers discuss together?
Your input will help us shape future episodes!
Would you be interested in a panel episode that would bring together multiple tech writers to discuss a specific topic?
If so, add a comment below with topic ideas! What would you want to hear tech writers discuss together?
Your input will help us shape future episodes!
If so, add a comment below with topic ideas! What would you want to hear tech writers discuss together?
Your input will help us shape future episodes!
October 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Would you be interested in a panel episode that would bring together multiple tech writers to discuss a specific topic?
If so, add a comment below with topic ideas! What would you want to hear tech writers discuss together?
Your input will help us shape future episodes!
If so, add a comment below with topic ideas! What would you want to hear tech writers discuss together?
Your input will help us shape future episodes!
🎙️ Just published a new episode of The Not-Boring Tech Writer: Growing as a technical writer in the AI era with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti. Have a listen:
Growing as a technical writer in the AI era with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti
In this episode, I talk with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti about moving...
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October 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🎙️ Just published a new episode of The Not-Boring Tech Writer: Growing as a technical writer in the AI era with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti. Have a listen:
Great quote from Fabrizio & Tom's new AI & Docs podcast:
“…this is a good reason for people to be optimistic about the future of docs: if AI tools are really poor without good documentation, then which company is going to undercut themselves by removing documentation?”
We recommend this podcast! 😊
“…this is a good reason for people to be optimistic about the future of docs: if AI tools are really poor without good documentation, then which company is going to undercut themselves by removing documentation?”
We recommend this podcast! 😊
The first episode of AI & Docs' podcast is live! idratherbewriting.com/blog/podcast...
Podcast: How AI is changing the role of technical writers to context curators and content directors
In this conversational podcast, Fabrizio Ferri Benedetti (Passo.uno) and I talk about the impact of AI on the technical writing profession. We tackle the anxiety, seen and felt almost everywhere, but ...
idratherbewriting.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Great quote from Fabrizio & Tom's new AI & Docs podcast:
“…this is a good reason for people to be optimistic about the future of docs: if AI tools are really poor without good documentation, then which company is going to undercut themselves by removing documentation?”
We recommend this podcast! 😊
“…this is a good reason for people to be optimistic about the future of docs: if AI tools are really poor without good documentation, then which company is going to undercut themselves by removing documentation?”
We recommend this podcast! 😊
Creating great documentation is an act of giving great service.
We love Zingerman's (@zingermans.bsky.social) 3-step recipe for giving great service:
1️⃣ Find out what your customer wants;
2️⃣ Get it for them accurately, politely, and enthusiastically;
3️⃣ Go above and beyond, or go the extra mile.
We love Zingerman's (@zingermans.bsky.social) 3-step recipe for giving great service:
1️⃣ Find out what your customer wants;
2️⃣ Get it for them accurately, politely, and enthusiastically;
3️⃣ Go above and beyond, or go the extra mile.
September 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Creating great documentation is an act of giving great service.
We love Zingerman's (@zingermans.bsky.social) 3-step recipe for giving great service:
1️⃣ Find out what your customer wants;
2️⃣ Get it for them accurately, politely, and enthusiastically;
3️⃣ Go above and beyond, or go the extra mile.
We love Zingerman's (@zingermans.bsky.social) 3-step recipe for giving great service:
1️⃣ Find out what your customer wants;
2️⃣ Get it for them accurately, politely, and enthusiastically;
3️⃣ Go above and beyond, or go the extra mile.
This quote from Kate’s latest solo episode (S3:E19) captures why she’s so passionate about documentation work. It's about creating a more thoughtful world, one helpful doc at a time. 🌍
🎧 Kate sounds off on docs as an act of service: thenotboringtechwriter.com/episodes/kat...
🎧 Kate sounds off on docs as an act of service: thenotboringtechwriter.com/episodes/kat...
September 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This quote from Kate’s latest solo episode (S3:E19) captures why she’s so passionate about documentation work. It's about creating a more thoughtful world, one helpful doc at a time. 🌍
🎧 Kate sounds off on docs as an act of service: thenotboringtechwriter.com/episodes/kat...
🎧 Kate sounds off on docs as an act of service: thenotboringtechwriter.com/episodes/kat...
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New blog post! Why AI can’t replace tech writers: www.brookewayne.com/writing/why-...
It’s time we acknowledged AI’s place in our work as technical writers, and that AI’s not a person, it’s a tool that requires a human to wield it with care.
#AI #TechWriting #WriteTheDocs #CustomerExperience
It’s time we acknowledged AI’s place in our work as technical writers, and that AI’s not a person, it’s a tool that requires a human to wield it with care.
#AI #TechWriting #WriteTheDocs #CustomerExperience
Why AI can’t replace tech writers — BROOKE WAYNE
Are you worried AI will make your role as a tech writer obsolete? Discover why a nuanced approach to AI is key to understanding AI’s limitations, and more importantly, why the human element is irrepla...
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August 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
New blog post! Why AI can’t replace tech writers: www.brookewayne.com/writing/why-...
It’s time we acknowledged AI’s place in our work as technical writers, and that AI’s not a person, it’s a tool that requires a human to wield it with care.
#AI #TechWriting #WriteTheDocs #CustomerExperience
It’s time we acknowledged AI’s place in our work as technical writers, and that AI’s not a person, it’s a tool that requires a human to wield it with care.
#AI #TechWriting #WriteTheDocs #CustomerExperience
Quick question for our awesome community:
Which episode type tends to give you the most value?
- Solo episodes
- Guest episodes
- Both are equally valuable
- Depends on the specific topic
Which episode type tends to give you the most value?
- Solo episodes
- Guest episodes
- Both are equally valuable
- Depends on the specific topic
September 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Quick question for our awesome community:
Which episode type tends to give you the most value?
- Solo episodes
- Guest episodes
- Both are equally valuable
- Depends on the specific topic
Which episode type tends to give you the most value?
- Solo episodes
- Guest episodes
- Both are equally valuable
- Depends on the specific topic
🎙️ Just published a new episode of The Not-Boring Tech Writer: Kate sounds off on docs as an act of service. Have a listen:
Kate sounds off on docs as an act of service
In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update...
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September 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🎙️ Just published a new episode of The Not-Boring Tech Writer: Kate sounds off on docs as an act of service. Have a listen:
“Serve the reader” is a solid guiding principle for technical writers.
Listen to Sarah Walker’s (@quesarahsera.bsky.social) wisdom for technical writers in S3:E18!
Listen to Sarah Walker’s (@quesarahsera.bsky.social) wisdom for technical writers in S3:E18!
![Quote from Sarah Walker on a dark blue background: “One of my mentors would say, ’Remember, it's a practice, not a perfect’ … You don't strive for perfection because perfection is pointless ... Just aim for clear, concise, [and] actionable in your writing of documentation. Serve the reader. That's your practice.” Attribution shows “Sarah Walker, S3:E18,” with her photo and The Not-Boring Tech Writer podcast’s logo.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:svnuibdhceegivwg3bupk2lj/bafkreigxshy2usqushlvlqgpxyto6yp4xh5amh5meuadwes4wif6bxnuwi@jpeg)
September 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“Serve the reader” is a solid guiding principle for technical writers.
Listen to Sarah Walker’s (@quesarahsera.bsky.social) wisdom for technical writers in S3:E18!
Listen to Sarah Walker’s (@quesarahsera.bsky.social) wisdom for technical writers in S3:E18!