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Archive: Clear writing in your inbox
2025-01 In with the new...and old! Freebies for you
(Re)introducing my freebies, my 2024 client map, and word for 2025. Plus links to 3 thought-provoking articles.
2024 annual highlights
2024 in editing: my stats, a map of clients.
2024-11 Did you know? Easy English vs. plain language
I learned about Easy English. Plus: a new free download is up!
2024-10 Is jargon all evil? How to use jargon effectively, responsively, and inclusively
We may hate some types of jargon, but is jargon always evil?
2024-06 This editor's trick to keep file versions organized
Keep your files and folders easily organized with this little trick.
2024-05 Writing for international audiences?
Learn a few ways to tailor your English to broad, international audiences.
2024-03 Skin tone in alt text: yea or nay?
Including skin tone can normalize diversity
2024-02 Quick tip: recast negatives into positives
Not writing in the negative will make your writing less difficult to understand. (Did you get that?)
2024-01 Best online resources on writing clearly
Hand-picked for you
2023 Annual Report (Canva)
See where I worked, how many words I edited, a book recommendation, and my dreams for next year.
2023-12 Your favorite clear-writing articles in 2023!
It's time for an year-end review! Here were your favorite article and download from 2023.
2023-11 Learn about plain language in 15 minutes
Listen to a Quick Dip into plain language and its power to help you communicate better
2023-10 Use design principles to communicate clearly
Even if you're a non-designer, you can still use simple design principles to more clearly communicate.
2023-06 Communicate effectively by organizing your writing
Plan and organize what you're going to say so your audiences will understand (and hopefully believe!) you.
2023-01 Happy new year!
Tips to keep your wellbeing in mind while working and writing, and other external links.
2022-10 Celebrate international plain language day!
How to use plain language in professional and scholarly writing, the costs of not using plain language, and some plain language resources.
2022-04 Using clear English for diverse audiences
Tips on how we can communicate well with each other across different comfort levels with English.
2021-12 First issue!
How to use plain language in professional and scholarly writing, the costs of not using plain language, and some plain language resources.