Sometimes it’s nice to be reminded there’s a whole community of technical writers out there
The Content Wrangler’s 10 DITA lessons learned from Tech Writers in the Trenches really nails down some vital things you should know if you want to implement DITA. More than that though, you can apply the lessons learned here to almost any project, not just technical writing and not just implementing new software.
Every time I read it I am struck by how true it is. A couple of the lessons are particularly relevant to me, particularly with SharePoint—more of this in later posts.
One of the really great things about sites like The Content Wrangler, though, is the sense of community you get from reading about other technical writers. Sometimes it can seem you’re the only tech writer on the planet, the only person experiencing the frustrations and difficulties peculiar to technical writing.
Another site that makes me feel the same way is Creating Passionate Users.
Take a look at both sites. They’re good value, and it’s always nice to know you are not alone.
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