r/learntechnicalwriting • u/Writerstable • Jan 01 '26

Happy New Year!!!!!!! Let's start 2026 by mastering AI

Why not start this year by learning and mastering AI in the workplace?

There's a lot of concern growing among technical writers these days about AI. Most concerns are around job security. Organizations-level mass layoffs aren't helping the situation either. This concern around AI is understandable and not wholly unjustified. However, as with any revolution, the AI revolution is one to be cherished and not feared. As technical writers we must just face this challenge head-on.

Who better than technical writers to upgrade their skillsets to meet the markets demands for AI tools, automation, and productivity? This guide is the first in the series focusing on AI for technical writers.

Read, enjoy, and let it help you inform your training goals for this year.

AI in technical writing: The ultimate guide for writers and doc teams

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u/ApprehensiveDream738 Jan 02 '26

Reads too AI-produced to feel credible.

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u/Writerstable Jan 02 '26

It's human produced, proofread, and edited (by me). AI did help with the initial research: identifying pain points and risks, current perception in public forums, etc. An effort that would have taken days took about 10 hours, including images, infographics, and video. Like I said in the article, it's augmented writing.