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New course: Managing Documentation Projects with AI (Pilot pricing available) - Cherryleaf

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · 7d

New course: Managing Documentation Projects with AI (Pilot pricing available)
www.cherryleaf.com/2025/10/anno...

We’re excited to announce a new instructor-led course launching this November: Managing and mastering documentation projects with AI If you’re leading documentation projects, this course will show you...

Using AI to manage and master documentation projects - Cherryleaf

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · 15d

Using AI to manage and master documentation projects www.cherryleaf.com/2025/09/usin...

The overwhelming feedback from our survey last month was the respondents wanted to learn how to use AI when managing documentation projects. As a result, we’ve been working on creating a new course. I...

TCUK25 Conference - Automate All the Things? The Present and Future of Automation in Technical Writing - Cherryleaf

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · 16d

Ellis will be presenting at the TCUK25 conference on the topic of: “Automate All the Things? The Present and Future of Automation in Technical Writing“. www.cherryleaf.com/2025/09/tcuk...

24-25th November; Radisson Blu hotel at East Midlands Airport.

Ellis Pratt, Director at Cherryleaf, will be presenting at the TCUK25 conference on the topic of: “Automate All the Things? The Present and Future of Automation in Technical Writing“. Many technical c...

Cherryleaf UK Technical Writer/Author jobs indicator - September 2025 - Cherryleaf

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · 23d

Cherryleaf UK Technical Writer/Author jobs indicator - September 2025 www.cherryleaf.com/2025/09/uk-t...

Currently, there’s very little data in the UK on the jobs market for technical communicators. We’re hoping to redress this. We’ve initiated a survey that tracks hiring demand for Technical Authors acr...

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Sep 3

We've got capacity to take on some new clients in the final quarter of the year.
Technical writing, developer portals, procedures writing.

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Sep 2

6. The benefit to clients? No wasted time sifting through irrelevant CVs. Just highly qualified, pre-vetted Technical Authors who truly match your specific needs. #HiringSolutions #Recruitment #TechnicalAuthor #TechComm

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Sep 2

5. Our networks are built on years of focused engagement within the Technical Author community. This means access to passive candidates and a clear understanding of what makes a great fit beyond keywords on a resume.

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Sep 2

4. Without a good understanding, excellent candidates are overlooked, and clients receive mismatched profiles. Specialist agencies live and breathe Techcomm. We understand the varied job titles and the intricate tech stack. This deep knowledge is crucial for precise candidate identification.

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Sep 2

3. What's the difference between a Technical Author, Technical Writer, Information Developer, Content Strategist, and Senior Technical Author? Not knowing also this makes finding and selecting candidates difficult.

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Sep 2

2. The job requires soft, nuanced skills & specific tools essential for the role. It's a specialist field. This makes filtering for suitable candidates difficult.

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Specialist Edge. Why do generalist recruiters struggle to find top Technical Authors?
1. Out of the approx 2 million people working in IT in the UK, only 3K-9K are Technical Authors (and less looking for work). This makes finding candidates difficult.
#Recruitment #TechnicalAuthor #TechComm

The blueprint for excellence: Applying technical communication principles to policies and procedures - Cherryleaf

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Aug 29

The blueprint for excellence: Applying technical communication principles to policies and procedures www.cherryleaf.com/2025/08/the-...

In any organisation, policies and procedures are the backbone of operational consistency, quality, and compliance. However, their effectiveness hinges on how well they are written and communicated. Dr...

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Aug 28

We've initiated a quarterly survey that tracks hiring demand for technical authors and UX writers across the UK. If you hire technical communicators in the UK, please take part in the survey:
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Microsoft Forms

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How AI-ready Is your technical documentation workflow?

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Aug 27

How AI-ready Is your technical documentation workflow? Take this short quiz to find out where you stand and how to advance. There are 8 multiple choice questions.

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Take this short quiz to find out where you stand and how to advance. There are 8 multiple choice questions.

www.tryinteract.com

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Aug 27

4. The antidote? Expert training in policy & procedure writing. Equip your team with the skills to create clarity, consistency, & compliance.

Invest in clarity to transform hidden costs into tangible savings & robust compliance. Turn policy chaos into operational excellence.

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Aug 27

3. Intangible costs are even higher: damaged morale, increased employee frustration, & the potential for costly legal battles or compliance fines. Is your policy manual a liability?

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Aug 27

2. Tangible costs include wasted time resolving ambiguities, rework from misunderstandings, & lost productivity due to inefficient processes. Your team is struggling with the 'how'.

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Aug 27

The hidden costs of confusing policies

1. Unclear, inconsistent, or outdated policies are silent resource drains. They spark disputes, hinder operations, & expose organisations to significant risk.

Is Your Business Running on Clear Instructions or Guesswork?

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Aug 26

Take our quiz: Is Your Business Running on Clear Instructions or Guesswork? www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6...

Discover if your business thrives on clear policies or mere guesswork. Take this quiz to evaluate your procedures and ensure your team is on the right track.

www.tryinteract.com

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Aug 22

4. Don't just adapt; lead. By integrating AI responsibly, you ensure your expertise remains vital in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Embrace the change, secure your future. Oh, and our elearning course on using AI in techcomm might help.

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Aug 22

3. It's about guiding AI to produce precise, effective documentation, elevating your role beyond just writing to strategic content architecture.

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Aug 22

2. This shift means increased job security and exciting new career opportunities. Focus on high-value tasks like strategy, audience analysis, and content governance, letting AI handle the heavy lifting of drafting.

Cherryleaf Ltd @cherryleaf.bsky.social · Aug 22

1. Your technical writing career isn't threatened by AI – it's supercharged. Learn how embracing AI tools and prompt engineering transforms you from a content creator into an indispensable strategic asset.