Webinar: Cool Tools for Tech Writers for Less Than $100

Technical writers write, yes—but producing information requires a number of other tools that aren’t specifically publishing tools. We need to create and edit graphics, create wikis, and manage knowledge—as well as perform more non-traditional functions, such as creating audio files and icons. We might also need to set up systems for backing up our machines, managing source control of our documents, and bug tracking. This talk will discuss and demonstrate a number of low cost (or free) tools that technical communicators can use to perform a variety of tasks.

Presenter

Nicky Bleiel is a Senior Information Developer at ComponentOne. She has been a technical communicator for more than twelve years. She started her career writing books and producing them in hardcopy format, but she has since embraced online help and user assistance, Web design, single-sourcing, usability, e-learning, and knowledge management. Nicky has experience writing for software products in a variety of industries, including media sales, industrial automation, simulation, and pharmacy. She has given talks at the STC international, local, and regional levels, and has been pleased to share her experience with other STC leaders on Leadership Day at the annual conference. She has presented at other conferences and local meetings as well. Topics have included various tools and technologies, user assistance design, single sourcing, and wikis for knowledge management. She has been published in conference proceedings and on the Web, as well as in STC’s Tieline and STC Pittsburgh’s Blue Pencil. Nicky is currently an at-large director of STC. Before that, she was on the Board of the Pittsburgh Chapter. During her term as president, the chapter was recognized as a chapter of excellence; during her vice presidency, as a chapter of distinction. She earned a B.A. in Journalism from the Pennsylvania State University.

When:

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Please arrive early as the webinar starts promptly at 1:00 p.m.

Where:

The Peer Group, 72 Victoria St. Map

Parking: At rear of the building off of Joseph St. When you approach the gate:

  1. Press 2222 on the intercom.
  2. When someone answers, tell them you are coming to PEER Group.
  3. At PEER Group reception, tell the receptionist you are attending the STC seminar, and leave your license plate number; this will ensure you do not get towed.

Cost:

FREE for STC members and $35.00 for non-members.

Contact:

Please register with Debbie Kerr.