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The Boost C++ Libraries now available

By Richard Hamilton, on July 31st, 2011

The Boost C++ Libraries, by Boris Schäling, is now available from online retailers. Based on Schäling’s popular website, this book is a quickstart introduction to 38 of the most useful Boost C++ libraries.

The Boost C++ libraries are a collection of open source libraries designed to help you be more productive and get […]

Keyboard Shortcuts in Microsoft Word — Guest Article

By Robert Delwood, on June 1st, 2011

This article is an excerpt from The Secret Life of Word: A Professional Writer’s Guide to Microsoft Word Automation.

Many users seem intimidated by automation in Word, thinking it requires programming or complex procedures. Nothing is further from the truth. Once you realize how simple it can be, it’s hard to imagine not having used […]

The Secret Life of Word Now Available

By Richard Hamilton, on May 10th, 2011

Robert Delwood’s new book, The Secret Life of Word: A Professional Writer’s Guide to Word Automation, is now available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com.

If you’re a professional writer who uses Microsoft Word, this book will help you take full advantage of Word’s automation features. It gives you an in-depth look […]

New server

By Richard Hamilton, on May 7th, 2011

We just moved XML Press to a new server. So far it looks ok, but there may still be glitches. Please leave a comment if you see a problem.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Pre-order Learning Author-it

By Richard Hamilton, on May 2nd, 2011

Char James-Tanny’s new book, Learning Author-it, is now available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com

STC Summit 2011 — Update

By Richard Hamilton, on April 15th, 2011

XML Press will be at the STC SummitThe Secret Life of Word, Char James-Tanny’s Learning Author-it, sponsor a tweet up, have a table in the Consultant’s Corner, and offer XML Press books in the conference book store. Join us for what promises to be a great learning, networking, and fun event. […]

MindTouch Webinar Q & A and Recording

By Richard Hamilton, on March 24th, 2011

The questions and answers from the March 4, Managing Writers webinar have now been posted at: Managing Writers Webinar Q&A.

A recording of the webinar is available from MindTouch at: Managing Writers Webinar Replay.

The MindTouch Webinar Series continues with Ann Rockley, Creating a Content Strategy for Support Centers on […]

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Managing Writers Webinar

By Richard Hamilton, on March 10th, 2011

Thanks to everyone who attended the “Managing Teams of Writers” webinar last Friday. We had about 250 attendees, with participation from all over the world.

We got a lot of questions, which will be compiled and answered within the next week or so. We will post an announcement when they are ready. If you were […]

Managing Technical Writing Teams: Webinar and Book Giveaway

By Richard Hamilton, on February 28th, 2011

Webinar sponsored by Mind Touch and featuring XML Press author Richard L. Hamilton, interviewed by Scott Abel. Free copy of Managing Writers to first 50 people to sign up. […]

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Front cover of Localizing Employee Communications

Localizing Employee Communications: A Handbook by Ray Walsh. $24.95

Structured Writing: Rhetoric and Process by Mark Baker. $39.95 (print) $24.95 (ebook)

“Superb book for any writer”
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The Insider's Guide to Technical Writing, 2nd Edition by Krista VanLaan. $35.95

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