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

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

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