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 …
Category: Writing tips for professionals & scholars
Here are my guides on how you can improve your professional and scholarly writing, from an editor’s perspective. I hope they are useful regardless of how comfortable or confident you are in your English writing :)
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 …
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 …
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 …
What’s wrong with “native speaker”? Plus ESL, ELL, EFL…alphabet soup!
In reality, a “native English speaker” means people who are from a Western English-speaking country. The term is used to exclude anyone who doesn’t fit into that group, no matter …
BOOK: The Elements of International English Style, by Edmond H. Weiss
Ever wonder how to write English suited for international readers? Edward Weiss’s Elements of International English Style is a comprehensive and thoughtful guide that gives concrete strategies while being sensitive …
Plain language vs. Easy English
Plain language’s aim is to ensure that people can access (understand and use) the information they need to lead better lives. But there’s also Easy English. The two share core …
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 …