Writer, Editor, Writing Workshop Leader
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.
My informal mentoring chats led to writing 10 Little Rules When Good Jobs Go Bad, a new book for anyone considering a career change. Read the full post for more details.
I spoke at the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference in January 2024 and shared expert tips for technical writing work. Read the full post for more details.
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.
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.
In this December 23, 2023, Center for Plain Language blog post, I share five easy steps to rev up your resume with plain language.
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.
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.
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Whether you work for a government agency, private business, or non-profit organization, you want your clients to find, understand, and act confidently on the information you provide. That’s why clear and concise writing has become a critical business skill in every industry and sector.