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We're saddened to hear that @stc_org is shutting down, and appreciate all the work they've put into sharing knowledge and building community over the years. We will continue the work they started, making documentation and communication a highly valued part of industry.

Each year, an awesome group of volunteers join our team to make this conference a success–and have a great time doing it! View more at the link below and complete the application today! writethedocs.org/conf/portland/… #writethedocs

Just one last CFP reminder -- the deadline is today! We're also sharing the Visiting Portland information, which has all the information about hotels and travel: writethedocs.org/conf/portland/…

**Last call for talk submissions!** Procrastinators, this is your moment. There’s just 1 day left to submit your talk proposal. 📅 Submit your proposal by tomorrow, January 21, at 11:59p.m. PT Pacific Time. writethedocs.org/conf/portland/… #writethedocs

Our Call for Proposals is open for four more days! Each year, we invite people from across our community to take the stage and share their insights and experience. Submit your proposal today! 📅 Deadline is January 21 at 11:59p.m. PT. writethedocs.org/conf/portland/… #writethedocs

Salary Survey deadline extended! Full-time, part-time, employee, contractor, even if you're between jobs - your data will help us determine fair and equitable salaries for documentarians around the world. Closing Jan 31! Please share: salary-survey.writethedocs.org

Happy New Year, fellow documentarians! 🎉 We're accepting Call for Proposals until January 21. Submit today. Opportunity Grants and Volunteer applications are open. And of course, tickets are on sale! Read the full news update. writethedocs.org/conf/portland/… #writethedocs

Full post here: writethedocs.org/blog/2025-janu…

Our January 2025 update is out. We talk about the plan for the conferences this year, other community updates, and have two requests: * Submit your talk for Portland by Jan 21. * Fill out our salary survey by Jan 31.

Tickets are on sale for Write the Docs Portland on May 4-6, 2025! Join us for a community-centered conference where documentarians develop new skills, find inspiration, and enjoy a memorable experience! writethedocs.org/conf/portland/… #writethedocs

Looking for a distraction on a Monday? Fill out the 2024 WTD Documentation Salary Survey and help us compile THE definitive guide on documentation-related salaries around the world. Already filled it out? Help us spread the word by sharing the link: salary-survey.writethedocs.org

Our Portland 2025 CFP is now open, and sponsorship information is available. Tickets go on sale in December, and are the same price as last year. Full information here: writethedocs.org/conf/portland/…

🚀 The 2024 WTD Documentation Salary Survey is now open! 🚀 Calling all documentarians: share your insights to help us build a clearer picture of what fair, equitable and transparent compensation looks like in our industry. #writethedocs Contribute now: salary-survey.writethedocs.org

That's a wrap for Write the Docs Atlantic 2024 conference. Thank you everyone for attending, sharing, and making connections at the event. The conference wouldn't been possible without all of you! For information on future Write the Docs conferences: writethedocs.org/conf/

And that's almost a wrap! Our last stage talk of the day was Chloe Guttmann - From morphemes to manuscripts: how linguistics can make you a better writer. Sketchnote by Dennis Dawson: bit.ly/3PB2iEH

Thanks to Kruno Golubić for telling #WriteTheDocs Atlantic on "Welcome to the World of Technical Writing: A Guide for Newcomers". All talks are recorded and videos will be published about one week after the conference. Sketchnote by Dennis Dawson: bit.ly/3PB2iEH

Gayathri Krishnaswamy and Annette Williams have just told us all about "Navigating the Maze: Strategies for Successful Documentation Planning". Sketchnote by Dennis Dawson: bit.ly/3PB2iEH

Thanks to Gideon Behrensmeyer for telling us about "How and Why Technical Writers should Lead Onboarding". Sketchnote by Dennis Dawson: bit.ly/3PB2iEH

Tuesday's Lightning Talks proposals are open until 13:30 UTC. Submit your talk proposal through the linked form: writethedocs.org/conf/atlantic/…