Technical Writing

Practical advice & tips about technical writing.

What’s Next for Technical Documentation? 2025 Trends to Watch

Explore ten upcoming technical documentation trends, featuring AI-driven, interactive, and API-first approaches, plus increased use of docs-as-code.

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Books on API Documentation in 2025

API documentation is an art and science — one that requires technical know-how, writing skills, and user empathy. Whether you’re a developer aiming to document your own APIs, or a technical writer tasked with breaking down complex APIs for a wide audience, this collection of 20 top-rated books on API documentation will help you master the craft.

Book Review: "Joseph M. Williams’ Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace"

We reviewed Joseph M. Williams’ Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace. Here are the top 10 tips from it.

Book Review: "The Yahoo! Style Guide" by Chris Barr

We reviewed "The Yahoo! Style Guide" by Chris Barr. Read up to find the best 10 tips from it.

Book Review: "The Chicago Manual of Style"

We reviewed “The Chicago Manual of Style”. Read up to find the 10 best tips from this classic book.

How to Optimize Your Public Knowledge Base for Search Engines

Understand how search engines interact with your knowledge base content and optimize it to improve its visibility, discoverability, and relevance.

Book Review: “Technical Communication” by Mike Markel

We reviewed “Technical Communication” by Mike Markel. Read up to find their 10 best tips.

Book Review: William Zinsser’s "On Writing Well"

We reviewed William Zinsser’s "On Writing Well". Read to uncover his best 10 tips.

Book Review: "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White

We reviewed "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White. Unlock the Secrets of Good Writing by following these great 10 tips.

10 Alternatives to ReadMe You Need to Know About

Explore 10 ReadMe alternatives for API documentation, from customizable tools like Archbee to API-first platforms like Stoplight, and find the best fit for your team.

19 Must-Read Books for Technical Writing Mastery (And a Good Time Along the Way)

Whether you’re creating software documentation or writing a user manual, clear communication is key. And luckily, there are a ton of great books out there to help you hone your technical writing skills. Here are 19 of the best books on technical writing to help you sharpen your pen (or keyboard).