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We Read the Worst User Manuals So You Don’t Have To
Most of us read user manuals when things are on fire (literally or emotionally). When we finally open them, what do we see? Pages of ALL...
kimgullion
Jul 23 min read


Confessions of a Contract Writer: What We Really Do All Day
Spoiler: It's not just typing in Word and collecting checks. Let’s set the record straight. Yes, we’re contract writers. Yes, we spend a...
kimgullion
Jun 303 min read


What is a Work Instruction? (And Do You Need One… and a Technical Writer Too?)
Tired of employees asking Carl how to do everything? It might be time for a work instruction. In this no-jargon guide, we break down what a work instruction is (spoiler: it's not a policy or a suggestion), why it matters, and how a technical writer can turn workplace chaos into smooth operations. Carl can finally take lunch in peace.
kimgullion
Jun 233 min read


Unclear = Unprofitable: The Cost of Crummy Content
Let’s talk about something that rarely shows up in budget meetings but quietly drains thousands from your business every year: your...
kimgullion
Jun 192 min read


Wiki Me This: Why Great Documentation Starts with a Plan
Let’s face it—half the time, when someone asks where the latest process doc lives, the answer is either “somewhere in SharePoint” or...
kimgullion
Jun 172 min read


Mastering Your Operation Manual: A Fresh Guide
What Is an Operation Manual—and Why You Absolutely Need One An operation manual (think: SOP manual) is your organization’s go-to...
kimgullion
Jun 112 min read


Contracts with Contract Consultants: The Do’s, Don’ts & Delightful Detours
Hiring a contract consultant can be awesome—like having a secret weapon on your team. But if things aren’t clear from the start, it can...
kimgullion
Jun 93 min read


RFPs: The Hunger Games of Proposal Writing
Because may the odds be ever in your formatting's favor. Let’s face it—writing a response to an RFP (Request for Proposal) can feel like...
kimgullion
Jun 53 min read


User Guides, IFUs, and SOPs Walk Into a Bar…
User Guide: “I help people use stuff.” IFU: “I help people use medical stuff… without accidentally hurting themselves.” SOP: “I help...
kimgullion
Jun 23 min read


Procedures and Processes That Don’t Suck: A Survival Guide
Because chaos isn't a workflow. If your internal procedures are more “choose your own adventure” than “clearly defined process,” WELCOME...
kimgullion
May 293 min read


How AI Is Changing the Writer’s Role
Once upon a time, in a land not so far from your inbox, writers ruled the content kingdom. They wrangled commas, crafted compelling...
kimgullion
May 273 min read


Updating Old Training Programs? Here’s Where to Start (and What Not to Do)
Outdated training programs aren’t just clunky—they can slow productivity, confuse learners, and cost your company more in the long run. ...
kimgullion
May 212 min read


Product Docs That Don’t Suck: A Documentation Survival Guide
If your product could talk, it would probably say, “Please don’t leave me in the hands of a generic PDF.” And we agree. Product...
kimgullion
May 192 min read


5 Signs Your Documentation Is Costing You Customers (And How to Fix It)
You’ve got a great product. Your service is stellar. Your people are top-notch. But... your documentation ? If it’s clunky, confusing, or...
kimgullion
May 153 min read


Tariff Pause = Business Acceleration: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Clean Up (and Speed Up) Your Documentation
The news is in: major tariffs are paused. For businesses, this isn't just economic relief—it’s a green light to move faster, open doors...
kimgullion
May 122 min read


Patching the Gaps: Why You Need Documentation Help When Everything’s Changing
Let’s be honest— change is the new normal . Whether it’s AI-driven tools shifting your workflows, a reorg you didn’t see coming, or teams...
kimgullion
May 82 min read


Speed vs. Accuracy in Clinical Writing—How to Avoid the Trade-Off
Clinical research operates on a delicate timeline. Studies launch, deadlines loom, and regulatory agencies await—meanwhile, critical...
kimgullion
May 72 min read


Documentation Debt Is the New Tech Debt
And Yes, It's Also Sneakier, Moodier, and Probably Lurking in Your SharePoint Folder. You’ve probably heard of technical debt —that...
kimgullion
May 12 min read


Microcontent & Modular Docs: Small Pieces. Big Wins.
In a world where people skim emails like they’re speed-reading a cereal box ( 80s kids know—our morning screen time was the back of the...
kimgullion
Apr 292 min read


What Are Work Instructions—and Why Now Is the Time to Create Them
Let’s start with a simple truth: If your processes live in someone's head, you're one vacation day away from chaos. That’s where work...
kimgullion
Apr 242 min read
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