BOOKS: My favorites!
There are many, many books out there on plain language and writing. Here are my favorites (ones I’ve actually read 😉 ). For each, you’ll find a link to Amazon …
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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 we do to write as clearly as possible?
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 that showed me exactly how.
PODCAST: How to write effectively & inclusively, on Tandem Nomads
Yikes, I was interviewed on the Tandem Nomads podcast! We talked about how to write effective and inclusive content.
Presenting in clear English for diverse audiences
Need to present to a diverse, international audience? Here are some tips.
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.
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 …
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 …