I'd Rather Be Writing » e-book readers http://idratherbewriting.com The Latest Trends in Technical Communication Fri, 25 May 2012 16:20:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Introduction to Technical Writing (podcast) http://idratherbewriting.com/2009/03/24/introduction-to-technical-writing-podcast/ http://idratherbewriting.com/2009/03/24/introduction-to-technical-writing-podcast/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:00:33 +0000 Tom Johnson http://www.idratherbewriting.com/?p=3194 more »]]> Download MP3 (to download, right-click and select Save Target As)
Length: 43 min.

In this podcast, I talk with Ricardo Amigo, a translator and podcaster in Mexico City and Costa Rica, about the field of technical writing. This podcast is more of a reverse interview. Instead of me asking the questions, Ricardo interviews me. The general topic is the field of technical writing, including all of the following:

  • My path into technical writing
  • Structured authoring
  • XML and DITA
  • Information architecture
  • Usability — for documentation and software interfaces
  • Publication formats for help material
  • Breaking into technical writing
  • Tools for help authoring
  • The growth of technical writing
  • Creativity and technical writing
  • A typical day as a technical writer
  • Translation techniques and tools
  • Simplified technical English

Ricardo’s company is called Amigo Audio, and they principally do translation. For example, if you need your manual or software interface translated, Amigo Audio can help. You can contact Ricardo Amigo at sinpapel@yahoo.com. Additionally, you can read more about their translation services at Amigo Audio.

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