Kate Goggin
Certified Technical Writer Editor
and
Plain Language Consultant
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Confidential writer and editor for executives and project or program leaders in the business and government sectors.
Services include
- writing and editing original or existing content to explain complex information to non-technical audiences or to meet plain language standards.
- creating customized plain language writing workshops to train teams or associated program or project members.
View previous performance work samples and publications.
Writing Talks and Training Coming Up
January 17, 2025 – Speaker/Panelist, “Authors Answer Your Questions About Publishing”
Roanoke Regional Writers Conference (RRWC)
Hollins University, Roanoke, VA
Time: 8:15 – 9:00 PM.
Panel members Betsy Ashton, Kate Goggin, Debbie Seagle, and Dan Smith. Four Virginia-based authors will share their path-to-publishing stories and discuss how RRWC energy contributed to their successful projects. Conference attendees will learn about traditional, self-, and independent publishing, and everything in between.
Private event. Open to conference attendees only.
March 13, 2025 – Writing Workshop: The Art of Simplicity
Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road NW, Leesburg, VA 20176
Time: 7-8 PM
Author Kate Goggin presents effective plain language techniques that simplify writing, enhance its impact, and engage audiences. This workshop is designed for all writers.
Free, open to the public.
March 28, 2025 – Meet the Author: Kathleen Goggin
Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road NW, Leesburg, VA 20176
Time: 4-5 PM
Hear from Kathleen Goggin, certified technical writer and plain language editor, about her book 10 Little Rules When Good Jobs Go Bad: Learn, Grow and Reclaim Your Power…at Work and in Life.
Free, open to the public.
Build trust with clear and concise text.
Accomplish goals and reach more clients.
Improve skills and communicate better.
Clients and partners say…
Thank you Kate for being a tireless professional and helping us communicate accurate and timely information to the public! It was a pleasure working with you.“
Web Content Manager, NOAA