on Plain Language

Quick intro to Plain Language in a 2 minute video!

Join me to explore the journey of the plain language movement! I will give you useful tips along the way!

Scientific and Technical Translation into English (from Romance languages, but translators of other languages will benefit too!)

Clarity with Style
In this presentation, I will show you how to apply Plain Language 2.0 to a variety of writing issues to make text easier AND nicer to read. I will walk you through writing techniques that go far beyond what readability formulas and poor “write as if you were speaking” advice can do for you. Come learn how clear and coherent text emerges from sentences intentionally woven together.

 

Plain Language 2.0
There is nothing plain about Plain Language. It’s a misnomer, like ‘plain yogurt,’ which is bold, punchy, and quite unforgettable! Plain was chosen to contrast with convoluted, obscure, and verbose prose.
Plain Language promotes clarity. I propose Plain Language 2.0 to promote clarity with style.
Check out tips that will steer your writing into clear, simple, and elegant prose that a wide audience can both understand and, why not, enjoy!

Here’s a video of my original presentation: