Resources
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Professional Societies
Society for Technical Communication
STC has been around for a long time and is a reputable organization for technical writers. Keep an eye out for local and online events that are often discounted or free for students to attend.
Write-the-Docs
This is a global community of technical writers. They have conferences, meet-ups, and a local Austin chapter.
Technical Writing Blogs
TechWhirl
This is one of the best resources for technical writers. Take a look at the archives, the forums, and the articles.
I’d Rather Be Reading
Written by Tom Johnson, his blog has been named one of the top blogs in the industry.
The Not-Boring Tech Writer Podcast
Written by Jacob Moses, his blog offers a variety of articles, many at an entry-level for a great introduction to the industry.
Department Books
Handbook for Technical Writing
Gerald J. Alred, Charles T. Brusaw
and Walter E. Oliu
St. Martin’s Press
(Any recent edition.)
Technical Writing 101: A Real-World Guide to Planning and Writing Technical Content
Alan S. Pringle,
Sarah S. O’Keefe.
ISBN 9780970473363