Plain LanguageIn 1960, Dr. Seuss created a lyrical masterpiece--all on a dare. His publisher had challenged him to write a children's book using only 50 different words. Seuss did just that and even better. In writing Green Eggs and Ham, he delighted children (and adults) while using only one word with more than two syllables. That word is "anywhere."
My immersion in plain language writing began in 1997 when I was invited to apply for a job at the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA). During the three years I was manager of CPHA's Plain Language Service, I learned about readability tools, low literacy in Canada, and how to navigate in a two-syllable universe!
Plain writing is, quite simply, the best way to communicate important and complex information to any audience. If you care about being understood, then you must take the time to understand your audience's needs.
I enjoy helping clients in a variety of sectors transform texts that don't really do the job into plain language jewels. Let's discuss how I can help you communicate more clearly.
For information on my plain writing workshops, please visit this page.
Browse a list of plain writing clients.
|
