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Welcome—glad you stopped by. The Articles page is where I share practical advice, real-world stories, and insights on technical writing, documentation, and information design. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, there’s something there for you.

Final Check: Testing Documentation for Clarity and Success

You’ve written the document. It’s structured, formatted, and reviewed. But is it actually clear? The final step in any writing process is testing. What makes sense to you might not make sense to the reader. A well-written document isn’t just technically correct; it...

When Writing Fails: Common Pitfalls That Hurt Usability

Technical writing isn’t about sounding smart—it’s about making things work. When users struggle, it’s rarely because they lack intelligence. It’s because the writing failed them. Here’s where things go wrong and what to do instead. 1. The Instructions Don’t Match...

The Flow of Documentation: Organizing for the User’s Mind

Have you ever opened a document and immediately felt lost? The information is all there, but something about the way it’s arranged makes it hard to follow. That’s a structuring problem, not a content problem. Good documentation doesn’t just give information—it guides...

Adapting Your Resume for Each Job (Without Keyword Stuffing)

When applying for jobs, it’s tempting to fill your resume with every skill and...

How to Write Engaging Video Titles and Thumbnails

Keyword: Engaging Video Titles and Thumbnails Your video title and thumbnail...

The Writer’s Winter Escape

Emily had always loved the first snow of the season. It was soft and delicate,...

How to Storyboard for Social Media: Tips for Beginners

Keyword: Storyboarding Storyboarding is a powerful tool for creating engaging...

How to Scriptwriting For Social Media Success

Introduction: Scriptwriting is the backbone of successful social media videos. A well-structured script can transform even the driest topics into engaging, shareable content. Whether you're creating tutorials, vlogs, or promotional videos, your script dictates the...

7 Soft Skills to Accelerate Your Career: Alex’s Story

Want to achieve the same? Explore these 7 soft skills and start your journey to career success. Alex was a talented professional with technical expertise to spare but felt stuck in his career. Despite completing every task flawlessly, promotions and recognition seemed...

Turning Challenges into Growth: A Story of Overcoming Workplace Adversity

After I got hired I was excited but didn’t realize the challenges I would face. They came not from the work itself, but from the toxic environment created by my boss and coworkers. Early on, my boss sat down at a vacant desk next to mine. She made it clear she didn’t...

How to Quantify Your Achievements on a Resume and Make Them Shine

A resume is more than a list of duties. It’s a chance to show how well you performed in each role. But to make a strong impact, you need more than vague statements. You need to add numbers and details that show your real value. This guide will explain why quantifying...

Guide 1: How to Build the Perfect Exposure Triangle

Focus: Understanding ISO, aperture, and shutter speed for photography beginners. Keyword: Camera settings guide Photography combines creativity and technical skill, and understanding your camera’s settings is the first step to mastering the craft. ISO, aperture, and...

Unveiling the Secrets: Why Social Media Videos Go Viral

Keyword: How to guide Social media dominates our world today. Creating a viral video is the ultimate dream for creators and businesses. A viral video can transform an unknown brand into a household name. It can also turn an everyday individual into an overnight...

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