Documenting in Numbers: How to Estimate Effort and Timeframes for Documenting of Unclear Projects

In the practice of technical writing, it is not uncommon to encounter situations where you're suddenly asked the urgent question — “When will it be ready?” Meanwhile, the task hasn't been properly defined, its scope is unclear, and the volume and complexity remain unknown.

This talk will explore what to focus on when estimating effort and timeframes for tasks where almost nothing is known. We'll discuss how to provide guidance to managers or clients without making unrealistic promises or raising false expectations, and how to defend your vision of the timeframes.