• I'd Rather Be Writing Podcast

  • Written by: Tom Johnson
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I'd Rather Be Writing Podcast

Written by: Tom Johnson
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  • A technical writing podcast about the latest trends and practices in the field of technical communication. Technical communication includes topics like technical writing (software help), AI, information architecture, usability, API documentation, information design, web design, illustration, DITA, structured authoring, content strategy, visual communication, and more. If you're a technical writer or interested in technical writing, this is the one of few podcasts in this niche. I also have a blog at https://idratherbewriting.com where the podcasts and other blog topics are published. For an index of all podcasts, see https://idratherbewriting.com/podcasts.
    2023, I'd Rather Be Writing
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Episodes
  • Rethinking traditional approaches to release notes -- recording of WTD Australia presentation

    Rethinking traditional approaches to release notes -- recording of WTD Australia presentation
    Feb 17 2025
    I gave a presentation to the Write the Docs Australia group on using AI to write release notes using file diffs, on Feb 16, 2025. Here's the recording, presentation description, and transcript.
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    57 mins
  • My 2025 trends predictions for tech comm

    My 2025 trends predictions for tech comm
    Jan 5 2025
    It's that time of year again when we take to analyzing trends. If you know me, you're probably gearing up for a load of AI-optimistic predictions because, as I've noted in previous posts like Unpacking the issues from AI, I'm an AI optimist. However, my AI optimism isn't based on hype or the current tech zeitgeist. Rather, I'm an AI optimist because my daily experiences using AI for technical documentation, especially API docs, throughout 2024 has shown it to be invaluable.
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    21 mins
  • [Podcast] GenAI and Document360: Conversation with Saravana Kumar

    [Podcast] GenAI and Document360: Conversation with Saravana Kumar
    Oct 6 2024
    This podcast explores GenAI in technical documentation scenarios, highlighting the AI features and capabilities provided in Document360. I talk with Saravana Kumar, CEO of Kovai.co, which makes Document360, about how AI is changing search functionality and reducing support costs in knowledge bases. We discuss practical applications of AI for technical writers, including automated tagging, SEO optimization, glossary creation, and more. Saravana shares about AI agent workflows, conversational search experiences, automating screenshot captures, and much more.
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    50 mins

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