27 May 2024

Workplace writing and the fairy tales we tell

Want your workplace writing to be plain sailing? Be part of the plain language movement and join forces with practitioners around the world to magically transform your writing into texts that are more precise, more persuasive and more successful.

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A smiling professional is persuaded by what he reads.
28 March 2024

Power up your persuasive writing

Workplace writing cannot succeed with a one-size-fits-all approach. Yet most of us enter the workforce having learned exactly that: the essay. Why do we use this approach and how does it limit successful communication?

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6 March 2024

School registration manuals transformed

We worked with the NSW Education Standards Authority to transform their school registration and accreditation manuals. We created new streamlined documents that are 25% shorter, simple to navigate, and written in clear, precise terms that are easy to read.

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30 January 2024

Why we learnt to write the way we do

Workplace writing cannot succeed with a one-size-fits-all approach. Yet most of us enter the workforce having learned exactly that: the essay. Why do we use this approach and how does it limit successful communication?

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Photo of major Sydney landmarks, including the Opera House, Circular Quay and the Harbour Bridge. This is the home of our Sydney writing courses.
23 January 2024

Six reasons to attend our Sydney writing courses

Find the benefits of attending one of our Sydney writing courses. Our workshops help you meet an international standard for communication.

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1 January 2024

How much money can you save with plain language?

In business, every cent matters. But companies are still overlooking plain language. This communication method can save businesses millions of dollars.

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19 December 2023

Worst Words of 2023

Every year we hunt for the year’s worst words: the most cringe-worthy buzzwords, jargon, doublespeak and corporate spin.

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Hands of different skin colours hold up the Earth, celebrating Human Rights Day.
10 December 2023

Human rights and the importance of plain language

Plain language improves transparency and clarity to support a healthy, functional and inclusive democracy that protects citizens’ human rights.

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1 December 2023

Gold certification for the Department of Human Services

When the Department of Human Services asked us to evaluate their website, we were delighted to find a government website that lives up to its name. It focuses on the humans and makes it easy for them to find the services they need!

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A finger presses a button on a computer keyboard. The button has a folder with a tick and the word ‘certified’ on it. The person pressing the button has plain language certified documents.
17 November 2023

What does being plain language certified mean?

Ever had a hard time understanding a bill? For Australian energy bills, this is a thing of the past with plain language billing guidelines.

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