Recent Events

We had another great turnout for the Tech Comm Café this month, hosted on Zoom. After the usual round of introductions, talk turned to jobs and résumés. One member commented on a recent job posting for a technical writer, which asked applicants to submit a cover...

We had a bigger turnout than usual at the March meeting, and the normally quick round of introductions went on so many interesting tangents that it took up almost half the meeting! A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, people are adapting to the pros and cons of remote...

People shared plenty of advice in February’s Zoom gathering. During introductions, one person mentioned she was preparing to take her first writing test as part of a job interview, and our chat took off from there. An HR veteran explained that writing tests exist to...

The first meeting of the new year welcomed old and new faces to our chat, including a manatee and a tauntaun in the Zoom backgrounds. We started with announcements: It’s not too late to register for the chapter’s Instructional Videos webinar on Feb. 3. The chapter is...

The November meeting, which took place on Zoom, started with a round of introductions. Participants included a range of technical communicators working as part-time contractors, independent contractors, employees, and students. We discussed our possible top five...

The October Tech Comm Café took place virtually, via Zoom. After a round of introductions, we discussed a wide range of topics, starting with an announcement of an upcoming event: on January 13, 2021, Joel Basart will present an updated, webinar version of his popular...

We had a record turnout for the September Tech Comm Café, with people calling in from as far away as California and Ottawa, and a diverse group that included a technical writing instructor, several students, some long-time tech writers, and some contemplating a career...

Last month’s Tech Comm Café was cancelled due to technical problems, but this month we chatted for longer than usual to make up for lost time. We welcomed some new faces and had a blast discussing the topics they brought up. Things kicked off with job leads. Need a...

We connected to Zoom from the comfort of our homes, the confines of a stuffy vehicle, and even as far away as California for June’s Tech Comm Café. We were dazzled by the fancy backgrounds of those who had their webcams enabled, and we had a delightful time bringing...

We signed in to Zoom for May’s Tech Comm Café. After nearly three months of COVID-19 lockdown, we've adjusted nicely to meeting from home. This month marked the first time the STC has hosted a virtual version of the Summit, its annual international conference. The new...

March's Tech Comm Café meeting took place online due to COVID-19 concerns. Attendees practiced their social distancing skills, joining in from personal computers and smartphones. The meeting kicked off with a round of self-introductions, revealing both new and...

The Tech Comm Café meeting on February 19 provided an opportunity to catch up after the December hiatus and the cancellation of the January meeting because of a rare and traffic-snarling snowstorm. Several people who attended were making the transition to technical...

For our November meeting, we met at Ebisu restaurant on the corner of Ash Street and West Broadway, where we enjoyed great company and Japanese fare. A quaint restaurant with friendly staff and great food. This meeting was attended by writers from different...