Looking up phrasal verbs in a dictionary is a pain. That’s why you may want to reconsider using them if you’re writing for non-fluent English speakers. Plain language guidelines suggest …
Do you use contractions (like “it’s” and “don’t”) in your writing? I do! But some kinds of contractions may make it harder for readers to follow. Do you use contractions? …
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 Goodreads …
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?
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.
Yikes, I was interviewed on the Tandem Nomads podcast! We talked about how to write effective and inclusive content.
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
