09/26/2026
**SAVE THE DATE**
Mark your calendar for our next Noon Zoom on Wednesday, October 21, featuring tech writer and language aficionado Mike Pope, author of ”Crash Blossoms, Eggcorns, Mondegreens & Mountweazels: 101 Terms About Language That You Didn’t Know You Needed.”
He’ll highlight the key advantages and disadvantages of Word docs versus Google Docs—something editors love debating.
Yet you don’t have to be an editor or writer to be fascinated by how these two word-processing platforms compare. Who doesn’t use one or both in their daily lives? Regardless of preference, you’ll definitely learn something new… and maybe, just maybe, be converted!
Here are some compare-and-contrast topics we’ll dive into:
• Advanced layout & formatting depth vs. streamlined simplicity
• Native desktop reliability vs. cloud-first architecture
• Collaboration & sharing workflows
• Cost & licensing
About
Mike Pope spent his career in technical documentation, working as a writer and editor for companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. He’s also developed and taught courses for engineers and other professionals on topics including the unique challenges of technical writing and the fun(!) of using styles in Microsoft Word. Now retired, Mike still uses word processing and text tools every day in his ongoing language studies.
Register now for this FREE one-hour webinar!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ppn-noon-zoom-google-docs-vs-word-with-tech-writer-author-mike-pope-tickets-2002349876382
