Style sheets: What are they & why do you want to use them
Wondering what style sheets are? They’re a simple tool that will ensure consistency across your document and help you communicate with your editor/proofreader.
Year: 2021
プレーンランゲージ：基本的デザイン要素でわかりやすい文章へ
プレーンランゲージ＝「平易な言語」というと、言葉のことだけかと思うかもしれませんが、読みやすい文章にはデザイン要素も欠かせません。デザイン素人でも充分に使える「デザイン原則」４つをご紹介します。
RESOURCES: Plain language
Using plain language means writing in a way that your intended audiences can immediately find, understand, and use your messages and information. It’s not about “dumbing down” your message but …
Expressing time zones for events
As events have gone online since 2020, we’ve become more conscious of time zones. If your event targets an international audience, express the event time in a way that makes …
BOOK: The Non-Designer’s Design Book by Robin Williams
Even if you’re not a designer, you can make your documents more attractive. In her brilliant book, Robin Williams explains the four basic design principles we need to use.
Plain language: Using design elements for clear communication
Plain language isn’t just about the words; design makes it easier for readers to find, understand, and use the information in the document. Fortunately, you don’t need to be a …
Be consistent—a key to clearer writing
Some things about writing better are hard, but others are quite simple—like being consistent.
英語学術論文のコツ：簡潔な文章を書く３つの方法
“Write succinctly”「簡潔に書け」…英文ライティングでよく言われますが、具体的にどうしたら簡潔な文章にできるのでしょうか。まずは短い単語や文章を使うことから始まります。
Know the big picture before you start—a key to clearer writing
Understanding the big picture — before you start writing — will help you write better. When you know who and what the document is for, you can put the right pieces in the right place.
Webinar: Writing for international audiences
I was thrilled to run a 1-hour online workshop for UNITAR Division of Prosperity on tips on writing for an international audience. Here’s what took place!