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I'd Rather Be Writing Podcast

Tom Johnson
Technical Writing
API Documentation
AI Tools
Zen and the Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance
Documentation
Content Strategy
Blogging
User Adoption
Prompt Engineering
Documentation Templates
Artificial Intelligence
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Code Documentation
Document360
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Building the Cycling City
Research
Language Models

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 ... more

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In this conversational podcast, Fabrizio Ferri Benedetti (<a href='passo.uno'>Passo.uno</a>) and I talk about the impact of AI on the technical writing profession. We tackle the anxiety, seen and felt almost everywhere, but especially on Redd... more

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This is a recording of the AI Book Club discussion about Karen Hao's <i>Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI</i>. The discussion is an informal, casual discussion with about half a dozen people online through Google Meet. You ca... more

This is a recording of our <a href='/ai-book-club'>AI Book Club</a> session discussing Kai-Fu Lee's <a href='www.amazon.com/AI-Superpowers-China-Silicon-Valley/dp/132854639X'><i>AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order</... more

In this podcast, I chat with Fabrice Lacroix, founder of Fluid Topics, about the evolution of technical communication. Fabrice describes the industry's progression from (1) delivering static, monolithic PDFs to (2) using Content Delivery Platforms (C... more

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Recent Guests

Fabrice Lacroix
Founder and CEO of Fluid Topics
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Episode: Will our next users be AI agents? The future of content delivery with Fabrice Lacroix, founder of Fluid Topics (podcast)
Tom Johnson
API tech writer at Google
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Episode: My 2025 trends predictions for tech comm
Saravana Kumar
CEO of Document360
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Episode: [Podcast] GenAI and Document360: Conversation with Saravana Kumar
Karen Brown
Expert in uncovering and communicating the value of technical communication work
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Episode: Podcast: Populating documentation templates using AI
Keren Brown
VP of Marketing and Value at Zoomin Software, focused on value creation and realization
Zoomin Software
Episode: [Podcast] Uncovering and communicating the value of your tech comm teams&#39; work, with Keren Brown
Bob Watson
Technical writer and educator with extensive experience in API documentation and technical communication.
University of Washington
Episode: [Podcast] Breaking ground: New API documentation course at UW, with Bob Watson
Ed Marsh
Technical writer with nearly 30 years of experience.
Episode: Podcast: The evolution of podcasting, with Ed Marsh

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Tom Johnson
Host of a podcast focused on technical writing, discussing trends and practices in the field, often featuring insights from industry experts and thought leaders.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Good for tech writers, IAs and help developers

    I was hesitant to be the first to review. I stumbled on this podcast while looking for "content" and "information architecture" topics. These are well organized, thoughtful and interesting. Am downloading more as I post this...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tudorlyn
    United States13 years ago
  • Technical Writer

    Tom Johnson (USA) behandelt alle Themen rund um die Technische Dokumentation - extrem fachkundig und abwechslungsreich. Gut verlinkt mit "seinesgleichen". Man erhält jede Menge Inspirationen. Immer das Ohr an den neuesten Trends. Auch der Blog ist sehr empfehlenswert.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Weibo_66
    Germany16 years ago
  • Valuable technical communication podcast

    Tech Writer Voices podcasts provide you with a nice balance of current news in the world of technical communication, interviews with very interesting people, and thoughts about trends and issues facing today's - and tomorrow's - technical writer/communicator. And they are just the right size for a daily commute!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kmardahl
    Denmark18 years ago

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The content is frequently described as inspiring and a great resource for anyone involved in technical writing.
The podcast provides a balanced mix of theory and practical advice, making it suitable for both experienced professionals and newcomers to the field.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and organized discussions surrounding technical communication and AI, which are recognized as well-informed and relevant.

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AI Book Club recording and notes for The Singularity is Nearer, by Ray Kurzweil
Q: What are your thoughts on AGI?
Participants debate the definition and implications of AGI, noting that while AI tools seem advanced, they still lack the contextual understanding and capabilities of humans.
AI Book Club recording and notes for The Singularity is Nearer, by Ray Kurzweil
Q: Do you feel like things are accelerating in your own work?
Many participants express that they feel pressure to adopt AI technologies to increase productivity, highlighting the changing expectations in their roles.
AI Book Club recording and notes for The Singularity is Nearer, by Ray Kurzweil
Q: What do you think of the book? Did you enjoy it? Did you have strong reactions against it?
The group shares mixed feelings about the book, with some finding it less relatable and focused on future advancements that may not address current issues.
Notes and discussion for Jonathan Warner&#39;s &lt;i&gt;More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI&lt;/i&gt; + AI Book Club recording
Q: What do people think he gets wrong about AI?
Participants discuss the difference between thinking and using AI to write, with some emphasizing that AI can enhance writing but doesn't replicate the learning and skill development intrinsic to traditional writing.
My 2025 trends predictions for tech comm
Q: How does Tom see AI impacting hiring practices for tech writers?
Companies will start explicitly seeking tech writers with AI skills, reflecting AI's role as a core part of the workflow.

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