2025-10 Plain language is a civil right
PlainLanguage.gov may have shut down. But plain language matters more than ever.
2025-10 This month only: Get free writing bundle
For nonfiction writers who work with research. These free tools will help you find your way forward and reconnect with what you really want to say.
2025-09 Free academic writing group (Asia) starts in October!
Join our weekly accountability group to work on your academic/research writing.
2025-08 Free checklist: What to tell your (prospective) editor
What info do you give a prospective editor? Download a free checklist! And some reads about plain language, social justice, Word oddities, and accessible emails (or not) from around the web.
2025-05 Create clear charts
4 ways to create charts that are more than decoration. Plus: academic writing group for Asia!
2025-02 People are reading your content via machine/AI translation
So how can you write to help get your messages accurately across?
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.