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Explore a cross-section of current trends shaping the industry of technical writing. These articles and case studies illustrate key aspects of our documentation projects.

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Remote Technical Writing Consultants

Remote Technical Writing Consultants

Four Reasons Why Remote Work is Here to Stay       COVID-19 has forced many businesses with traditional offices to go remote with little warning. As a result of the pandemic, many companies struggled through the transition because they were unprepared...

Wall Street Journal article

Wall Street Journal article

Published: June 1998 | Elizabeth Seay | Wall Street Journal In the shadow of a downtown shaped by corporate downsizing, one business thrives on hiring the downsized. Entrepreneur Antoinette Allocca has built her technical-writing business, Essential Data Corp. of...

EDC Honored by Inc 500

EDC Honored by Inc 500

When Antoinette Allocca started her own business, there were many risks. But in just three years, the company, Essential Data Corp., has grown from $1 million to $20 million in total annual sales and recently was recognized by Working Woman Magazine as one of the top...

Case Studies

EDC case studies demonstrate how our technical writing solutions deliver successful results for clients’ challenges.

Biomedical Companies and Technical Writing: It’s a Match!

Biomedical Companies and Technical Writing: It’s a Match!

“A Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) survey found that a typical pharmaceutical company must, on average, manage a whopping 1250 SOPs with the average maintenance burden at 15,000 hours.” Tim Brennan, Technical Writing 101 for Biotech and Pharma Companies. That means that a team of 7 people, working full time, would be merely updating existing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). This addresses new or changing laws, regulations, or compliance standards not to mention process or technology improvements and mistake-proofing.

Product Manuals Streamline Hospital Care

Product Manuals Streamline Hospital Care

In the fast-paced environment of healthcare, the importance of clear and comprehensive product manuals cannot be overstated. For a prominent hospital, ensuring staff proficiency in operating various medical devices was crucial for patient safety and efficient workflow. Recognizing this, the hospital enlisted Essential Data to develop tailored product manuals to guide their diverse medical staff.

Training and SOPs Ensure Manufacturing Compliance

Training and SOPs Ensure Manufacturing Compliance

Explore how Essential Data partnered with an American defense company specializing in autonomous systems to revamp their manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and streamline compliance processes. By assembling a team of technical writers and trainers with manufacturing expertise, Essential Data ensured the development of comprehensive yet concise SOPs and work checklists. Through integrated training sessions, Essential Data facilitated swift adoption of the updated procedures, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with industry standards.