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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

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!

BOOKS: My favorites!

There are many, many books out there on plain language and writing. Here are my favorites (ones I've actually read ...
Writing clear English for diverse audiences

Writing clear English for diverse audiences

We're advised to tailor our writing to our audiences. But what if our intended audience is very diverse? What can ...
Different documents need different structures

Different documents need different structures

To write effectively, you need to pick the right structure that matches the purpose of your document ...
Imprecise writing wastes time and money

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 ...

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