Ars Communica Event, Featured Event | Posted May 12th, 2012
Join us on May 29 at Hurley’s Pub
for our inaugural edition of Blitz Talks!
Blitz Talks are rapid-fire presentations: 20 images, each for 20 seconds. Blitz Talk speakers present interesting ideas swiftly and concisely in order to connect, learn, and have fun. The rules are simple: The presentations are on a timer, and no bullet points!
Ars Communica Event | Posted April 12th, 2012
Sure, you know how to write a technical manual, but can your words be spoken aloud? Can you write for the ear as well as for the page?
Join us on April 24 to find out how to write for the spoken word, as we host “Writing for Narration” by voice artist Katherin Vasilopoulos.
Ars Communica Event | Posted March 8th, 2012
Get your kimonos ready for our traditional Japanese St-Patrick’s Day event.
“Not STC-Montreal” (yes, we’re still working on the name) is having an informal St-Patrick’s Day gathering at Imadake Japanese Pub on Friday, March 16, 2012.
Ars Communica Event | Posted January 19th, 2012
An announcement from STC-Montreal President Andy Gural.
Hang on to your hats.
With regret, the STC-Montreal administrative council will present a resolution to dissolve the chapter at a general meeting. We will ask the attending membership to vote on the resolution.
The meeting will be held at Au Bistro Gourmet on January 31, 2012 for discussion and voting.
Ars Communica Event | Posted November 22nd, 2011
The time for writers, editors and translators to think about taxes is now, not in April.
Join STC-Montreal and the American Medical Writers Association for a dinner event at the Star of India on November 29, 2011, and get your fill of fiscal advice.
If you answered Yes to any of these questions, you’ll benefit from this talk.
Ars Communica Event | Posted October 20th, 2011
What’s an infographic? Instinctively we know that it’s more than merely a chart.
Is it a chart on steroids? If so, how do you inject that juice into your technical or scientific writing?
Join us on October 25, 2011 as Andy Gural walks you through basic rules for recognizing where and how infographics can be used, even if you’re not an artist.
Ars Communica Event | Posted September 19th, 2011
Come and mingle with the niftiest group of technical writers in town!
Do you want to meet technical writers? Do you want to be a technical writer? Do you want to listen to great music? Do you want to socialize with hepcats?
Then come to the Annual STC Montreal Wine and Cheese at Hotel de la Montagne on Tuesday, September 27th. You don’t have to be a member of STC to join in the fun — all are welcome.
Ars Communica Event | Posted July 21st, 2011
Eggs, eggs and more eggs! Eggs with bacon. Eggs with ham. Eggs with sausages. Pancakes. Waffles. Whatever!
Come and enjoy a brunch with other people who write for a living, and solve the problems of the world over coffee and breakfast.
Ars Communica Event | Posted June 20th, 2011
Summer’s here, so why not come and have a wee drink downtown with the grooviest bunch of technical writers in town?
Why spend an evening with us? Because tech writers are cool people, and being seen with them gives an automatic boost to your own coolness factor.
So join us at Restaurant Peroni on Tuesday, June 28 and have a blast.
Ars Communica Event | Posted May 15th, 2011
You already know that people read differently on the web… if they read at all.
In fact, a lot of painstakingly written web copy never gets read.
Kirsten Weisenburger is going to share techniques for capturing the fickle attention of a multi-tasking web user: How to get your visitors to read your words and buy your product.
Ars Communica Event | Posted April 7th, 2011
Update: Demand for the presentation has been overwhelming, and we regret that there are no more seats left. The presentation will be recorded and podcasted, for those who cannot attend.
The world just changed again.
Once upon a time, tech writers produced printed books; then it was online help; then it was PDF, and then web help. And each time, we learned and adapted.
Last year, Amazon sold 8 million Kindles, and Apple sold 15 million iPads. Your customers are reading your docs on these devices today in HTML or PDF. But to take proper advantage of ebook readers, you need to deliver in ePub format.
Ars Communica Event | Posted March 20th, 2011
If you think your software is complicated, think about this: Cars can have 15,000 parts. Airplanes can have millions of parts. Nuclear power plants must be maintained and repaired without any errors to avoid dire consequences.
All of these complicated things (and many more) need supporting documentation — not just to explain how they work, but also how to inspect, disassemble, repair, clean, reassemble, troubleshoot, transport and store them. This documentation must be written, updated regularly, copy edited for basic grammar and style, as well as edited for accuracy, consistency throughout, and completeness. This is the specialty of the technical editor.
Ars Communica Event | Posted February 7th, 2011
Join STC-Montreal on Wednesday, February 16 for a fun and informative evening of dinner and discussion. Andy Gural will present a tongue-in-cheek talk about improving your web presence — whether you’re a freelancer, or just beating the bushes looking for work. If you’re a technical writer who has ever had to market yourself, or help market a product that you’re documenting, you’ll enjoy this talk.
Update: Read our full report on the event, along with pictures and presentation slides.
Ars Communica Event | Posted December 2nd, 2010
Join us on December 7 for a demonstration of a powerful tool for content reuse: SmartDocs.
Note: The registration link has been updated since it was first posted.
SmartDocs is a Microsoft Word plug-in that seamlessly provides features such as reusable snippets, reusable variables, conditional text, and document assembly.
Bryan Lynn, founder of ThirtySix Software, will deliver a live webinar where he will demonstrate how to use SmartDocs to:
Ars Communica Event | Posted December 2nd, 2010
Come celebrate the holidays with those who share your passion for perfect predicates, coherent diction and quiet conviction for the written word: the STC-Montreal Christmas Banquet is Dec. 15, 2010!
This year’s STC Christmas Banquet will be held at Restaurant Rasputin near the Du College Metro station, serving traditional Russian food. Enjoy a friendly, fun-filled evening with colleagues – and maybe win a door prize to boot!
Ars Communica Event | Posted October 15th, 2010
STC-Montreal, in association with Front Runner Training and the Content Reuse Team, presents a free, 45-minute webinar on Monday October 18 as a run-up to our full-day workshop.
The webinar is be held on Mon. Oct. 18th, from 2 pm until 2:45 pm.
Ars Communica Event | Posted October 14th, 2010
A remarkable aspect about being a technical communicator is the exciting opportunity many of us have to witness future technological advancements in progress.
Join us on October 27 as Gordon Brown shares a candid account of his experience working as a senior technical communicator for Nuance Communications, an industry-leading organization involved in the dynamic field of voice recognition technology.
Ars Communica Event | Posted August 23rd, 2010
Looking for a chance to meet and mix and have fun with other technical writers? Come to the STC-Montreal September Social at the Hotel de La Montagne Cabaret on September 20, 2010.
Ars Communica Event | Posted May 30th, 2010
Just because the nice weather is upon us doesn’t mean that we stop thinking about the STC! Help us celebrate the coming of summer, the vitality of our organization and fraternity with fellow communicators by attending the 2010 STC Summer Banquet at Restaurant l’Académie on June 9. Everyone is welcome – you don’t need to be an STC member to participate!
Ars Communica Event | Posted April 26th, 2010
The web has transformed every freelance writer into a self-marketer. We all feel pressured to promote our own work, but often we think we don’t have the technical or artistic skills to make a web site that can wow a prospective employer. Many of us hang back, afraid to try. And we miss opportunities.
Join our presenter Jim Royal on May 5, 2010 and learn how to take advantage of exciting web technologies that you can use to build a clean, professional portfolio website in a matter of hours.
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