This is the fourth of a series of articles exploring widely held misconceptions that diminish many workplace writers’ efficiency and effectiveness.
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This is the third of a series of articles exploring widely held misconceptions that diminish many workplace writers’ efficiency and effectiveness.
This is the second of a series of articles exploring widely held misconceptions that diminish many workplace writers’ efficiency and effectiveness.
This is the first of a series of articles exploring widely held misconceptions that diminish many workplace writers’ efficiency and effectiveness.
Have you noticed writing standards in your team are starting to slip? Are drafts getting wordier? Is reviewing getting harder? It might be time to consider a refresher!
Dynamic pricing one day, dynamic definition the next. This year, Oasis fans found that prices soared instantly and did not come back down, which even impacted the tickets already in their shopping carts.
When you join one of our writing workshops, you'll be starting a plain language journey. Come with us as Tom Wadsworth imagines the road ahead in this article that first appeared in 'The Mandarin'.
Mastering the art of self-editing is the key to becoming a more efficient writer. In this blog, we share 6 sure-fire tips to help you self-edit your writing with confidence and panache!
The forgetting curve is often considered a curse by L&D professionals. But it can also be a force for good. Find out how you can take advantage of the early memory dips that happen after training and embed new learning into your organisation.
If we asked professionals to name 3 skills central to critical thinking, we’d guess writing in plain language might not be the first that comes to mind. But dig deeper into the best ways to develop good critical thinking, and clear parallels soon emerge.
Apostrophes are tricky, but did you know that mastering them can boost your career and improve your love life? Let us show you how.
If you had the chance to enrol in a plain language workshop to improve your reviewing efficiency, would you take it? In this article, we take a look at how training can change your life!
Love them or loathe them, emojis are part of how many people communicate. But what happens when they appear in professional contexts?
Want your workplace writing to be plain sailing? Be part of the plain language movement and join forces with practitioners around the world to magically transform your writing into texts that are more precise, more persuasive and more successful.
Workplace writing cannot succeed with a one-size-fits-all approach. Yet most of us enter the workforce having learned exactly that: the essay. Why do we use this approach and how does it limit successful communication?
We worked with the NSW Education Standards Authority to transform their school registration and accreditation manuals. We created new streamlined documents that are 25% shorter, simple to navigate, and written in clear, precise terms that are easy to read.
Workplace writing cannot succeed with a one-size-fits-all approach. Yet most of us enter the workforce having learned exactly that: the essay. Why do we use this approach and how does it limit successful communication?
Find the benefits of attending one of our Sydney writing courses. Our workshops help you meet an international standard for communication.
In business, every cent matters. But companies are still overlooking plain language. This communication method can save businesses millions of dollars.
Every year we hunt for the year’s worst words: the most cringe-worthy buzzwords, jargon, doublespeak and corporate spin.
Plain language improves transparency and clarity to support a healthy, functional and inclusive democracy that protects citizens’ human rights.
When the Department of Human Services asked us to evaluate their website, we were delighted to find a government website that lives up to its name. It focuses on the humans and makes it easy for them to find the services they need!
Ever had a hard time understanding a bill? For Australian energy bills, this is a thing of the past with plain language billing guidelines.
Ever had a hard time understanding a bill? For Australian energy bills, this is a thing of the past with plain language billing guidelines.
Want to use ChatGPT like a pro? Talk to it like a human to get the best results from your prompts. And the best way to do that is to use plain language.
Wondering why your boss is leaving you on read? Read this article to discover the secret to great business writing.
Your reputation has never been more important. So how do you make your business stand out? One easy way is with plain language.
Is your message reaching everyone? Now’s the time to consider plain language. It supports equity, accessibility and inclusion.
If you're suffering from staffing cuts or need to improve productivity and efficiency at work, switching to plain language can help.
It's time to ditch the legalese and create plain language contracts that everyone can understand.
This standard includes principles, guidelines and techniques to help writers everywhere communicate clearly. But what does it mean for you?
After years of critically analysing emails – the good, the bad and the ugly – we’ve come up with 2 recommendations that will guarantee your email gets read.
In the age of instant messaging, do you still have to know how to write a business letter? Read our blog about how to write a formal letter.
Persuasive writing helps you get what you want. Whether you write marketing copy or policies and procedures, these persuasive devices are worth knowing.
Writing for government can be dense and difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Our writing courses show you how to communicate clearly and quickly.
Report writing can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. See how in our blog about writing reports using plain language.
Wondering why your boss is leaving you on read? Read this article to discover the secret to great business writing.
Grammar courses have a bad reputation and can strike fear into the most seasoned professional. But don't be anxious – we're here to help.
Our written communication courses can help you avoid the pitfalls of communicating at work. Let's start by looking at the curse of knowledge.
Plain English Foundation is excited to announce that EdventureCo has been certified as a B Corporation by global network B Lab.
Writing for government can be dense and difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Our writing courses show you how to communicate clearly and quickly.
Why is website content writing so challenging? We’ve got you covered. Let's look at what you need to know about writing for the web.
In an exciting win for plain language, the US Senate has passed the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022. One official says, ‘This bill does exactly what its name implies – it makes government communications easier to understand.’
Want to be an excellent communicator like it says in your CV? Then read on for information about our Brisbane writing courses.
Writing professionally is a critical skill in today’s workplace. The rise of remote work means that we communicate in writing more than we ever did before.
Want to ensure that what you write reaches more people? Our Perth writing courses can help you reach this goal.
In an age where AI can write for us, do we still need to be skilled communicators? Will a communication skills course improve your messaging?
You may not think you’re a technical writer, but most of us are. A technical writing course with us will help you do it at your best.
Want to join Victorian organisations already communicating clearly? Find out how with our Melbourne writing courses.
When 5 lions escaped their exhibit last month, the zoo released a statement blaming an 'integrity issue' for the breach. This was just one example of spin that caught our eye in this year's round-up of the worst public language.
