Imprecise writing wastes time and money
How does not using plain language cost firms and workers money? I had a first-hand experience with a global firm that showed me exactly how.
Year: 2022
Latest work (2022 January-April)
The first four months of 2022 passed in a blur for me but here are some highlights. Editing I’m doing the usual copyediting for my regular clients (UNITAR and VoxEU.org) …
PODCAST: How to write effectively & inclusively, on Tandem Nomads
Yikes, I was interviewed on the Tandem Nomads (relaunched as The Time Is Now) podcast! We talked about how to write effective and inclusive content.
3 tips to present in clear English for diverse audiences
Need to present to a diverse, international audience? Here are some tips.
Why does it matter that your editor belongs to a professional association?
When a freelance editor (or proofreader) belongs to a professional association, it could hint at some of their qualifications. Editors, unlike lawyers or healthcare workers, don’t need a license to …
Know what you want to say—a key to clearer writing
If you want to write clearly, you must know what you want to say. This may seem obvious but it’s surprising how many writers forget this point.
RESOURCES: Plain language for academics
Here are links to articles from experts who argue how using plain language will help improve academic writing too. It’s not about “dumbing down” your message but making sure that …
