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Documentation can come in more creative and useful packages than just books and online help.

Emru Townsend died Tuesday night after a year-long fight to beat the disease that ultimately took his life.

As technical writers, we always need to consider our audience.

It would be nice if we all spoke dozens of languages; no one wants to be the ignorant tourist who can’t communicate with the natives. But the most common communication problems arise when we assume the other person thinks the way we do.

Reader Leanne Tonkin asks us how to find reputable online technical and medical writing courses. Have a suggestion? The comments are open for your input.

Writer and blogger Emru Townsend, who was diagnosed with leukemia in mid-December, has found a matching donor for a desperately-needed bone marrow transplant.

It’s become painfully clear to me how few people ever learn to organize and run an effective meeting.

Regulated industries have conflicting usability and compliance requirements, and within all of them the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is the primary document that provides both instructional content and regulatory compliance.

A longtime friend of STC-Montreal needs our help.

Building a web site is a multidisciplinary job. So what should you expect from your web guy?

One of the common processes in semantics is that of generalization. A word starts having a specific application, but its sense broadens over time.

It’s a brand new STC year! Paula Berger, has chosen the slogan “The New World of STC” for this year. And a new world it is!

Are you self-employed? What’s the precise meaning of the term? What guidelines are there to guide self-employed people through the tax minefield?

A reader asks: Is there anything better than old-fashioned CHM files or PDFs?

Real-world companies have started to use virtual worlds such as Second Life to improve their corporate communications. Is this science fiction, frivolous gaming, or the next place where you will encounter your audience?

With 13 entries submitted and judging nearing completion, the 2008 Technical Publications Competitions is winding up.

It is time to start thinking about renewing your STC Montreal membership.

With the deadline just passed for the STC-Montreal documentation competitions, our mailbox is now stuffed full of entries. We have so many entries that we’re issuing an additional call for judges.

Entries for the 2008–2009 competition are arriving at STC-Montreal headquarters. If you haven’t submitted your work yet, there’s still time for you to take your shot.

The 2008 season opening event was held at Hotel Europa in the “Aqua Lounge.” View photos from the party!

This year’s document competitions are now open! STC-Montreal is waiting to receive your entry!

This is your opportunity to use and strengthen your constructive criticism skills. Become a judge for the STC-Montreal competitions.