By Lisa J. Jackson, Content & Business Writer
Anxious about artificial technology replacing you as a writer? I’d like to temper the fear and say, sure, AI can create content, but, just as e-readers didn’t replace paper books, AI won’t replace human writers. Each can co-exist and, further, AI can actually be a tremendous assist with your writing.
Read MoreBy Tom & Johnna Dinse, Editorial Freelancers
“Can your software index this book for me?” “Do you have to read the whole book to index it?” “This 1,000-page book needs an index; can I have the finished index in a week?” These are some common (and not unreasonable) questions any professional indexer has heard, likely many times.
As serious readers, we know what an index is and how to use it, but have you ever thought about how one is created?
Read MoreBy Marjorie Yoder, Business Writer
Even if you don’t have a project management background, project management best practices can help anyone be more effective and efficient. I’ve learned as a contractor that juggling several projects, meeting sometimes shifting deadlines, and trying to resolve on your own any variety of issues that pop up can be challenging. Managing the work can be even tougher if you have multiple clients. Fortunately, many years of project management work taught me skills to navigate these challenges.
Read MoreBy Clarissa Crisp, Technical Writer & Training Coordinator
Have you ever wanted your own website, but you’re not sure where or how to start? Or maybe you’ve thought of creating one but are scared you’ll make mistakes? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please read on. This article is designed to help beginners create a website.
Read MoreBy Cindy Schott, Senior Instructional Designer
What do you remember about the last online course you created? Did your learners feel engaged? Energized? If not, review the online course to see which of the four levels of interactivity were in use. Incorporating the right level of interactivity increases learners’ participation, focus, and retention of material.
Read MoreBy Lisa J. Jackson, Content & LinkedIn Profile Writer
You’ve heard it said that if you’re looking for a new job, LinkedIn is the place to be—and it’s absolutely true! You created a LinkedIn profile months ago and you don’t see what the big deal is because you only hear, well, nothing—not even crickets chirping in the distance. Why aren’t you being deluged with job opportunities from hiring managers and recruiters? Let’s take a closer look at your profile.
Read MoreBy Liz Glein, Illustrator
Working from home can be positive for both employers and employees. Increased productivity, improved work-life balance, and reduced costs, such as in commuting or overhead, are just some of the many ways remote work can be mutually beneficial.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in January 2020, work from home (WFH) options started shrinking a vast employment gap for disabled people all over the globe.
Read MoreBy Liz Glein, Illustrator
I’ve worked as a freelance comic artist and have storyboarded for shows such as Amazon Prime’s Danger & Eggs for almost 10 years and, in that time, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a wide range of incredible artists. Collaborating with other artists and adapting to idiosyncrasies with their processes and craft is an important experience. It helps refine your process with your own work!
Read MoreBy Steven Ryals, Senior Quality Assurance & Interactive Media Project Manager, and Cindy Schott, Senior Instructional Designer
The way content is communicated will largely determine its degree of success with its users. So why wouldn’t you make every aspect of your content accessible and searchable for all users, whether the content is your website, online course, or other online presence? If you are a part of any team responsible for content, you can help ensure users receive a quality experience when viewing your content over the web by following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
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