Strategies for Leveling Up Your Technical Writing Skills

Knowledge professionals are already working in an era shaped by artificial intelligence. From natural language generation to content summarization and analysis, AI is steadily influencing how we create, manage, and deliver documentation.

A recent McKinsey report estimates that up to 50% of today’s work activities could be automated between 2030 and 2060, with a midpoint around 2045. Rather than replacing professionals, this shift highlights the growing need for technical writers to adapt—by learning new tools, refining their workflows, and staying ahead of emerging trends.

That's why continuous learning and intentional growth matter more than ever. Whether you're improving your writing process, experimenting with automation, or building new skills, this meetup is designed to help you grow.

If you have strategies, lessons, or tools that have helped you level up as a technical writer, we’d love for you to share them.
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Suggested Talk Topics

• Personal workflows or habits that improve your technical writing
• Strategies for scaling your impact in an organization
• Adopting and learning new technologies
• Navigating AI and automation in writing workflows
• Staying up to date with trends in technical communication

Speaker Lineup

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• Talk #3: TBD
• Talk #4: TBD

About the W.O.R.D. Format

Just as documentation benefits from structure and consistency, our speakers follow a simple format to keep talks focused and actionable.
Each talk follows the W.O.R.D. framework:

• W (Why): Why does this topic matter?
• O (Outcome): What did you achieve or learn?
• R (Reality): What did you actually do? (Tools, steps, workflows)
• D (Doable): What can others take away and apply?

This structure helps speakers communicate clearly and gives attendees practical insights they can use. It also supports learning retention and a better overall experience for everyone.

Want to Share How You Work?

We're looking for speakers! If you have a workflow, toolchain, or hard-earned lesson to share, we’d love to include your voice.

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Getting There

• BART: Closest station is Montgomery (598 Market St)
• Muni: Closest stop is Market St & Sansome St (approximately 0.5 miles away)
• Driving: Use SpotHero for parking, or consider Uber or Lyft for convenience

Source: McKinsey – The Economic Potential of Generative AI

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