XML Press Newsletter for January, 2011

The XML Press Newsletter is now available in HTML and PDF form.

This month: XML Press is moving, Intelligent Content and WritersUA conferences, and a nomination for Alan Porter.

Case Study from WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit

You can view a new free sample from Alan J. Porter’s new book, WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit. The sample is one of the five cases studies in the book, Case Study 5: XML Press.

This case study describes how the book was developed using a wiki for writing, […]

Early reviews are in for Alan Porter’s WIKI

Alan Porter’s new book, WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit, is getting strong early reviews. Here are a few samples:

From Tom Johnson

Alan Porter’s WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit, published by XML Press in October 2010, provides an excellent introduction to wikis.

Alan has a keen sense of […]

Free Chapter from WIKI: Grow Your Own For Fun and Profit

You can view a free chapter titled, 10 Questions: A Checklist, from Alan J. Porter’s new book, WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit. This chapter outlines the 10 questions you should ask before you start to implement your wiki.

Porter’s book takes you through the full life cycle of a wiki implementation, […]

WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit

Today is the official release date for Alan Porter’s WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit, which is now available through online retailers and bookstores.

While most books on wikis look at the technology, WIKI addresses the truly difficult questions corporations are asking about wikis: What is a wiki good for? How can […]

September, 2010 Newsletter

The latest edition of the XML Press Newsletter is now available in HTML and PDF form.

This month, release information about Alan Porter’s WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit, XML Press authors at Lavacon 2010, and a new series of publications on the DITA XML standard.

Contents Alan Porter’s WIKI: Grow […]

Alan Porter’s new book now available for pre-order

Alan Porter’s new book, WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit, is available for pre-order at Barnes & Noble. The book now includes five case studies that show how wikis are helping companies interact with customers, improve internal communication, and reduce costs.

The release date is October 13, at the XML […]

Char James-Tanny Joins Brenda Huettner to Pen “Communicating with Everyone”

Industry guru Char James-Tanny will be joining Brenda Huettner as co-author on the forthcoming book, Communicating with Everyone. James-Tanny brings a wealth of experience in technical communication, usability, and accessibility to this project.

Both authors are looking forward to working together to make this the “must-read” book for creating accessible information products […]

August Newsletter

The summer edition of the XML Press Newsletter is now available in HTML and PDF form.

This month, we have a new book from Alan J. Porter to announce, and news about XML Press authors, Anne Gentle, Richard Hamilton, and Alan J. Porter.

Contents Anne Gentle named one of the most influential technical […]

DocBook 5: The Definitive Guide published today

DocBook 5: The Definitive Guide was published by O’Reilly Media today. The book, authored by Norman Walsh, Chair of the DocBook Technical Committee of OASIS, is the official reference for the standard and includes information about all of the elements and attributes, along with many examples.

One of the most widely used XML […]