Year: 2022
The Clarity Editor annual report 2022
A roundup of a wonderfully unspectacular year with 728 hours of editing. I am fantasizing about a split mechanical keyboard for me and a healthy and fulfilling 2023 for you …
Working with an editor: Creating a gentler view of tracked changes
Tracking changes in Word is important for editors and authors, but seeing all that red can be discouraging. Change those colors for a (somewhat) calmer experience. Tracking changes is an …
Are phrasal verbs difficult? Writing for international readers
Looking up phrasal verbs in a dictionary is a pain. That’s why you may want to reconsider using them if you’re writing for non-fluent English speakers. Plain language guidelines suggest …
Some contractions are easier than others: Writing for international readers
Do you use contractions (like “it’s” and “don’t”) in your writing? I do! But some kinds of contractions may be easier than others for readers to follow. Do you use …
BOOKS: My favorites!
There are many, many books out there on plain language and writing. Here are my favorites (ones I’ve actually read 😉 ). For each, you’ll find a link to Amazon …
How to write clear English for your diverse audiences
We’re advised to tailor our writing to our audiences. But what if our intended audience is very diverse? What can we do to write as clearly as possible?
Different documents need different structures
To write effectively, you need to pick the right structure that matches the purpose of your document.