3 ways to cut the clutter from your writing
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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, ...
Plain language for academic & professional writing
Have you heard of "plain language"? It's language that your audience can understand clearly. The principles of plain language are ...
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RESOURCE: One-pager quick tips on writing clearly
A one-pager of quick tips for writing clearly! Sometimes, it's hard to remember all the little things that help make ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
BOOKS: My favorites!
There are many, many books out there on plain language and writing. Here are my favorites (ones I've actually read ...
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