TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Here are some of my favorites (the ones I always reach for first):
Handbook of Technical Writing (Charles T. Brusaw, Gerald J. Alred, and
Walter E. Oliu)
The Elements of Technical Writing (Gary Blake and Robert W. Bly)
Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace (Joseph M. Williams)
How to Communicate Technical Information: A Handbook of Software and
Hardware Documentation (Jonathan Price and Henry Korman)
Looking Good in Print (Roger C. Parker) Note: This book isn't necessarily a
technical writing book. It focuses more on the design aspect, but it's a
great book nonetheless.
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