Training

17 December 2024

Have you noticed writing standards in your team are starting to slip? Are drafts getting wordier? Is reviewing getting harder? It might be time to consider a refresher!

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2 December 2024

When you join one of our writing workshops, you'll be starting a plain language journey. Come with us as Tom Wadsworth imagines the road ahead in this article that first appeared in 'The Mandarin'.

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14 November 2024

Mastering the art of self-editing is the key to becoming a more efficient writer. In this blog, we share 6 sure-fire tips to help you self-edit your writing with confidence and panache!

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Viking ships with dragon motifs and oarsmen with heavy shields in sepia-toned scene
16 October 2024

We unpack the grammar behind vigorous verbs - the powerhouses of plain language. And we also take a couple of detours to explain why no-one else talks like Yoda and why vigorous verbs really took off after the Vikings invaded England.

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16 October 2024

The forgetting curve is often considered a curse by L&D professionals. But it can also be a force for good. Find out how you can take advantage of the early memory dips that happen after training and embed new learning into your organisation.

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Two head silhouettes face each other. In 1 is a jumble of differently shaped blocks. In the other, the blocks join together to form a cohesive shape.
26 August 2024

If we asked professionals to name 3 skills central to critical thinking, we’d guess writing in plain language might not be the first that comes to mind. But dig deeper into the best ways to develop good critical thinking, and clear parallels soon emerge.

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Cartoon woman stands in front of a whiteboard saying: Celebrate International Apostrophe Day with us.
14 August 2024

Apostrophes are tricky, but did you know that mastering them can boost your career and improve your love life? Let us show you how.

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Cappuccinos sit beside an open laptop. The chocolate powder on top of each coffee forms an emojis sad face, laughing face, heart, angry face, thumbs up and surprised face.
10 July 2024

Love them or loathe them, emojis are part of how many people communicate. But what happens when they appear in professional contexts?

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

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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Young professional woman in white shirt and blue jeans holds a pen and clipboard. She looks thoughtful.
30 January 2024

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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