First, Thank You!

Thanks for even THINKING about writing! SQLServerPedia is a resource built by the community, for the community. Our Editors are committed to sharing knowledge between SQL Server users.

Want to build up your resume? Writing technical articles and getting recognized by your peers is a great way to stand out in tough times. Next time you walk into a job interview, imagine being able to tell your interviewer, "Pull up SQLServerPedia.com, and I'll show you some of the articles I've written and edited." It shows that you care about the community, that you're in this for the long term, and that you go above and beyond your competitors.

Want to write a book or a magazine article? The publishers will want to see writing credits under your belt, and contributing wiki articles is a great way to get started. We're focused on sharing knowledge, so we make the publishing process as easy and painless as possible.

Afraid of getting rejected? Relax: we know that your job is to write T-SQL, not articles. We work together to get articles written and updated. Don't sweat the small stuff - just write about what you're passionate about, and if it's not perfect, that's what other members of the community are there for! We help each other to hone articles to make them better.

How to Write and Edit Wiki Articles

In this ten-minute video, SQLServerPedia Editor-in-Chief Brent Ozar explains how to create new articles:

http://tutorials.sqlserverpedia.com/SQLServerPedia-20090914-Wiki.flv

Here's how to start:

• SQLServerPedia:Collaboration of the Month - every month, we feature a different article for authors to collaborate on and improve.
• How to Edit Existing Articles - if you're just getting started, you may find it easier to enhance existing pages instead of starting with a blank page.
• How to Contribute New Articles - when you want to write from scratch.
• How to Convert Blog Posts to Wiki Articles - this is probably the easiest way to get started writing articles.
• Wiki Article Template - when you want to write a new article, start by copying this article to get the formatting right.
• Article Requests - topics that readers would like to see covered.

How to Syndicate Your Blog

If you're blogging about SQL Server, we'd like to help! We explain how in the article Syndicate Your SQL Server Blog.

How to Record & Produce Podcasts

Right now, we're producing our podcasts internally, but we're looking for people who'd like to do screencasts or podcast tutorials showing how to accomplish a task in SQL Server.

• How to Record Podcasts - how you can record your own podcasts for distribution here at SQLServerPedia.
• How to Produce Podcasts - step-by-step instructions to convert podcasts into a web-friendly format and upload them to the web.
• How to Create Blog Entries for Podcasts - how to add the videos to WordPress using WordTube and a podcasting plugin.

When in doubt, just drop us a line at ask@sqlserverpedia.com. Thanks for helping make the community better!

For Editors - How to Review Pages

• How to Review Pages - how to check whether pages meet SQLServerPedia's editorial standards. Reading this will help your new articles and edits get approved the first time.
• What Editors Do - in case you'd like to peek inside a day in the life of a SQLServerPedia Editor.