Working as a technical writer in open source

As part of a work project, I created a comprehensive list of possible tasks that tech writers working in OSS might possibly work on. I also created a document explaining the unique challenges faced by writers working in OSS.

Mar 12, 2022 - 10 min read

Growing a healthy DevOps community inside Salt Project

This week I presented at SaltConf 21 about how Salt became such a successful open source project. Spoiler alert: the secret was all in its community management!

Nov 6, 2021 - 30 min read

Creating effective community doc events (a case study)

The Salt project’s recent documentation jam was a huge success in terms of participation, productivity, diversity, and positive buzz. But why? In this blog entry, I break down the many elements that led to such a successful event.

Mar 15, 2021 - 13 min read

Attracting active contributors to open source (a case study)

Read my advice for attracting more active contributors to open source using lessons learned from the Good Docs Project.

Dec 6, 2020 - 8 min read

Tips for fighting impostor syndrome

It’s common for people to experience impostor syndrome while working in tech. In my latest blog entry, I discuss how I personally use CBT techniques to redirect negative patterns of self-talk into healthier directions.

Nov 22, 2020 - 6 min read