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Wendy the tech writer

@wendythetechwriter.bsky.social

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Tech writer based in Melbourne. I love live gigs and good sponge cake (any cake, really). Former ski bum, current grammar geek. Here to follow people who seem interesting. #TechComm #skiingislife

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Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Jul 30

Tools down please.

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Jun 16

Nice! The first time I ever used our company's AI playground, I made it talk like a pirate. So satisfying. 🦑 🏴‍☠️ 🦜 ⚓

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Jun 5

What's stopping you? You're interested in it, so you'll thrive during and after the learning curve. Go for it!

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · May 30

Tech writers/devs/AI gurus, have your come across any good AI tool that will audit your API library and tell you what's missing/needs improvement?

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Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · May 28

Leaving the office with AC/DC Lane on the doorstep. #Melbourne #music #graffiti

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Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · May 28

Mine is usually limited to dodgy dad jokes in French. It builds rapport for sure.

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · May 24

Wow, I just googled the channel-billed cuckoo. Proper dinosaur!

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · May 21

Sarah, is that the only native cuckoo in Australia? I remember being surprised when I heard we even had cuckoos. I had no idea until 2020.

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · May 21

State of Docs 2025 report: www.stateofdocs.com/2025/introdu...
The API stuff is super interesting for me right now.
#content #techwriting #documentation #tech

State of Docs Report 2025 – Introduction

Welcome to the State of Docs Report 2025! This year we explore how teams track their docs’ success, the future of the industry, the ongoing impact of AI on documentation, and much more.

www.stateofdocs.com

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · May 16

Have you heard about the em-dash conspiracy? What do you think?
True or not, the em-dash is the Gen X of English syntax: it's often ignored, highly misunderstood and just gets on with the job. I love that it's having a moment of fame.
github.com/v4nn4/em-das...

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · May 14

A year ago, I planted some trees thanks to my employer's generous volunteering allowance and Tree Project treeproject.org.au. I went back and did it again in the Yarra Valley this year. Highly recommend!
#environment #workday #volunteering #victoria #melbourne

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Apr 10

Puppy yoga* at work. Highly recommend! Top way to break barriers between writers, developers, PMs, managers etc.
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*No yoga was done.

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Apr 3

It was a really cool to see four of Jupiter's moons and to see Mars as more than a tiny dot. Highly recommend.

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Apr 2

Perfect night sky for assisted space gazing at the Melbourne Observatory. Saw Jupiter in detail!
This roof rotates on old Napoleonic canon balls. #astronomy #melbourne #space #planets

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Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Mar 13

I'm with the TC when it comes to Superb Fairy Wrens. So beautiful and spritely.

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Feb 26

It's a constant battle. Hard to find time for that when you're already always playing catch- up on life in general.

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Feb 26

Two attempts at the same message – danger of damage. One works much better than the other by switching the focus of concequence to the reader's belongings, plus humanised language, a bit of humour, and an evocative image.
What do you think?
#techwriting #contentdesign #language #technicalwriting

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Feb 24

Hakuba today. So good! #japow #snow #skiing #hakuba

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Feb 4

I'll never forget our Support guy forwarding an email from a customer asking how they could resolve the "Nice one, dumbshit, you broke it." message that appeared when using our software. Dev team were sheepish for a bit.

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Jan 28

We have a library at work and I found this gem. Immediately thought of @winklorch.bsky.social.
Not quite the Jura of Haute Savoie though...

A book cover for the book Wine Dogs Australia.

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Jan 25

That's this year's ironing done ✅️
#skiingislife #k2 #Burton

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Jan 15

My favourite interview question is to ask applicants about the difference between en-dash, em-dash and a hyphen. Am I mean using this as a decider for employment?

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Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Jan 13

Working from home issues...

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Jan 10

Hooray! Someone decent to follow on here!

Wendy the tech writer @wendythetechwriter.bsky.social · Dec 31

@abcnewsbot.bsky.social did I really just hear a reporter say "off of" on her report about Adelaide road safety cameras? Gobsmacked.