Want to learn more about white papers?

Here are some hand-picked resources.

These are the best sources I've found in my research on white papers since 2001.

Don't forget to check out the articles available on this site, especially the two major pieces from SoftwareCEO.com.

White Paper FAQ

This comprehensive FAQ answers all the most common questions about white papers. It covers everything from "What exactly is a white paper?" to "Where are white papers going in the future?" If you're just getting started with white papers, start here.
 

www.whitepapersource.com

The first and best online forum for anything to do with white papers. Free registration. Lots of articles, discussions, and even a place for vendors to request bids on a white paper. A must-visit site when you want to learn more about white papers.
 

How to Write a White Paper: a White Paper on White Papers

There are several documents with the same name, but this one by Mike Stelzner is the most popular. For good reason: it's a measured introduction to the basic concepts of what a white paper is and how to most effectively write (or commission) one. Basic reading for everyone (registration required).
 

The White Paper White Paper

(Click "The White Paper White Paper" to download... no registration required.) Published way back in 1997 by Alan Radding, this paper gives an excellent introduction to the role white papers can play in a complex technology sale. He covers the different flavors of white papers and answers many fundamental questions. Still relevant today, more than a deacde after it first appeared.
 
 

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