Plain English Foundation

Want to know the secrets of successful templates?​

Templates are a critical communication tool for businesses. When done well, they:

  • reduce the time spent drafting and reviewing documents
  • improve your relationship with customers
  • reinforce your brand.

But too often, templates are poorly designed or out of date.

Over the years, we’ve developed hundreds of templates, so we know what does and doesn’t work. 

Join a free 30-minute webinar, and we’ll let you in on a few of our template secrets. 

A smiling cartoon woman in a suit stands with her arms crossed. Over her right shoulder is a huge manilla folder with a document template sitting on top of it. The Plain English Foundation logo is in the bottom right corner of the image.

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Fill out this form for instant and free access to our recording: Let’s talk templates: the blueprint for success.

What the recording covers

Our expert editor Victoria explores:

  • what a template is and what its used for
  • what makes a successful template 
  • how a template system works
  • how to maintain your templates.

She also discusses the benefits of templates for teams, readers and brands. For example, teams save time with less time needed for reviewing. 

Readers find what they need faster and what they find is more persuasive and satisfying. And templates reinforce your brand and build readers’ trust in your brand.

For more plain language content, follow us on social media or check out the recording of our earlier webinar: How to champion plain language at work.

'I was most impressed with your template super powers. Much appreciated!'

Program officer, professional council

'I love the way you transformed our rough draft into something of clarity and beauty.'

Director, public sector agency

'I was very happy with the way the Foundation clarified and streamlined the text to make it more accessible to a wider audience. We got great value for our investment.'

Project officer, insurance company

'We truly loved the document and the way it was put together. We were so impressed by how you simplified the content.'

Manager, banking industry

'The guide was well tailored to our needs, which means that staff will use it. This makes it priceless!'

Director, legal organisationy

'I really liked that the editors really took their time to understand our organisation and adapt the templates accordingly.'

Manager, state education agency
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