First blog post on First Draft Thoughts!
Welcome to First Draft Thoughts! I’ve been thinking about making this blog for a while now—and what better time than the present? That’s actually what this blog is all about: being proactive in the present to face the future with confidence. I’ll be providing my first draft thoughts on topics including (but not limited to) technical writing, API documentation, content strategy, writing processes, efficient workflows, and AI.
A Little About Me
I earned my bachelor’s in computer science and professional writing at an engineering school, and I’ve been working as a technical writer at a software company for nearly two years. I’m passionate about working cross-functionally to support developers and staying up-to-date on industry trends to elevate the content I create.
What is First Draft Thoughts?
A previous (and incredible) manager of mine preached the importance of sharing first draft thoughts—being okay with sharing content early and often. While it’s a simple practice to understand, sharing half-baked ideas can feel intimidating. Sometimes, you want to reach perfection on the first try, but that just isn’t realistic or sustainable. Writing technical documentation is, through and through, an ever-changing, iterative process—and one to be embraced. To keep things moving efficiently, we must accept that change is inevitable (especially in tech). It’s best to keep up with changes, let them fuel our excitement for learning and enable us to create solutions that lead to better experiences. First Draft Thoughts isn’t about being reactive, it’s about starting somewhere, so you can get to where you want to be.
Cadence
I plan on sharing long-form content biweekly (at the very least). I may also put out more content, potentially short-form content detailing my first draft thoughts on recent learnings. We’ll navigate it together and see what sticks. Trust the process! :)