best practices

Obligation to Inspiration: How Journaling Can Jump-Start Your Creative Drive

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Florida beach scene at sunrise with black letters that say Don't let age, illness, or fear distract you. Pursue creative joy. Article title Obligation to Inspiration: How Journaling Can Spark Your Creative Side.

Learn how journaling can spark creativity and reconnect you with your inner writer. Practical tips for busy people who want to start writing. View the whole post for details.

ClearMark Award Finalist

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Text graphic reads The Center for Plain Language ClearMark Awards Best In Finalist 10 Little Rules When Good Jobs Go Bad

My book, 10 Little Rules When Good Jobs Go Bad, is a ClearMark Award Finalist. The Center for Plain Language sponsors the ClearMark competition. My book is nominated in the “Best in” Awards section. Read the full post for details.

Technical Communication in the Federal Sector

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Screenshot of Kate Goggin presentation of Getting Up to Speed With Federal Clients for the Society for Technical Communication

I presented Getting Up to Speed with Federal Clients for the Society for Technical Communicators. I covered career options in the federal sector. See the full post for details.

Adapting to Experts

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Learn the importance of addressing expert concerns regarding plain language writing, editing and training. Also see tips and advice on how to respect experts and build trust.

Save Time and Money: Best Practices to Build and Sustain a Plain Language Program

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In this October 2023 blog post I wrote for the Center for Plain Language I share best practices from three communicators about how to start or restart a plain language program to save time and money.

Plain Language Advances Technical Communication

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In this July 2023 blog post I wrote for the Center for Plain Language, I answer the top three questions from experts and management leaders. I also provide solid tips to apply plain language to your next technical project.