I translate tech talk into clear and concise writing for real results.

Plain language writer, editor, and trainer services for government and business clients.

Kate Goggin plain language writer editor and trainer. White woman in blue jean jacket outside with green forest in background.
Kate Goggin 2023. Photo by Jean Martelli.

Increase understanding, decrease complaints, and improve accessibility.

Services fall into the following categories: writing and editing original content to meet plain language standards, editing existing content to meet plain language standards, and training work groups to apply plain language guidelines.

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

Read my latest blog contribution for the Center for Plain Language.

View my latest speaking engagements:

March 2024: “Getting Up to Speed with Federal Clients,” a virtual, educational webinar sponsored by the Wash,DC-Baltimore Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication covering career options for technical communicators.

Jan 2024: 10 Things to Know about Freelance and Technical Writing, an in-person presentation delivered at the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference.