Creating Opportunity through Information Architecture

Scheduled for publication on March 30, 2026

Pre-order the ebook for only $20.00 from now until March 30, 2026, at the XML Press eBook Store

Women have shaped the field of technical communication for over 50 years. Women in Technical Communication presents, in their own words, the stories of the women who pioneered the field and those who are carrying it into the future.

For the first time, the stories of the women who built the profession of technical communication have been brought together. These women helped shape how the world understands technology.

Spanning fifty years of innovation, from typewriters to personal computers to smartphones, these first-hand stories reveal how women in technical communication carved out careers, led change, and defined a field in constant motion.

Told in their own words, this anthology celebrates these pioneers who turned communication into a bridge between people and technology.

On May 20th, Amber Swope will be appearing on Dawn Steven’s webinar series, Let’s Talk Tech Docs.

Stay tuned for more information.

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