How plain language can rev up your resume. In this December 23, 2023, Center for Plain Language blog post, I share five easy steps to rev up your resume with plain language. “…Career transition expert Sheila Murphy of FlexProfessionalsLLC emphasizes, “A well-written and well-organized resume (and cover letter) tells me a lot about a person’s… Continue reading “Say it once and say it well”
Category: technical communication
Save time and money: best practices to build and sustain a plain language program
In this 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. We know that sinking feeling when we read a confusing email or business letter. We scan the wall of words and… Continue reading Save time and money: best practices to build and sustain a plain language program
Plain language advances technical communication
I answer the top three questions from technical experts and management leaders, and I point you in the right direction for ways to apply plain language elements to your next project.
The Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line: A Father’s Day Photo Story
I was always proud of my dad and his dedication to work. He died rather suddenly when I was eleven, and I’ve spent a lifetime searching through his old work documents and photos to know him better and to learn more about his career choices. I discovered he was once a radio operator, Presidential support staffer, and radar builder.