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 ...
Some contractions are easier than others: Writing for international readers
Do you use contractions (like "it's" and "don't") in your writing? I do! But some kinds of contractions may be ...
BOOKS: My favorites!
There are many, many books out there on plain language and writing. Here are my favorites (ones I've actually read ...
How to write clear English for your 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
To write effectively, you need to pick the right structure that matches the purpose of your document ...
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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