3 tips to write succinctly
Academic writers are often told to ‘write succinctly’…but what makes your writing succinct? Use short, concise words, and short sentences, that’s what!
3 ways to cut the clutter from your writing
Drafts of your manuscripts are bound to have clutter that obscures what you want to get across. That’s perfectly normal. But what exactly is “clutter” and how can you get rid of it?
Plain language for academic & professional writing
Have you heard of the movement to promote “plain language”? Plain language is a beautiful goal and its concepts are useful for all writers, including academics. Get started with these resources.
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) …
Interview on Tandem Nomads podcast!
Yikes, I was interviewed on the Tandem Nomads podcast! Like, right here –> Tandem Nomads! Tandem Nomads was founded and is run by Amel Derragui, a business and marketing coach …
Presenting in clear English with diverse audiences (highlights from a mini-webinar)
I had a great response to a 12-minute talk on how to use clear English to communicate with diverse audiences! Here’s what I talked about. Families in Global Transition will …
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 …
Key to clearer writing: Know what you want to say
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. As the writer, …
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 …
Attempts of a non-designer to visually present information so it’s clear
I used to think that tinkering with figures and tables was an indulgence—I did it for fun if I had time. But now I know that visual presentation matters and …
The Clarity Editor annual report 2021
…Aaaaaand in a blink of an eye, 2021 is drawing to a close! My heartfelt gratitude to everyone in my life this whirlwind year 🙂 To wrap up, here’s my …
Need a fiction editor? I’m not whom you need :)
If you’re a fiction writer looking for an editor, I first thank you for considering me 🙂 But I’m afraid I’m not the person you need. Like any profession, editors …
Plain language is a civil right
Access to information is essential for us to participate in society and lead healthy lives. Plain language helps us access that information, understand it, and use it to exercise our …