Sensible headings
Heading structures, designing accessible and inclusive content, content patterns, and the cost of not using clear language.
Topic
Plain English Weekly
A collection of 22 issues
All of the pages
Two tip-top style guides, loads of accessibility resources, thoughts on dumbing down and hey – I'm soon available for freelance work!
What comes next?
Building a plain English culture, the case for letter case, another text analysis tool and a tiny survey to find out what you want next.
Explain yourself!
Clear microcopy, gender-inclusive writing guidelines, how jargon can empower communities, and a fantastic content-related podcast.
Is it really clear?
Examples of plain English, explaining the active voice, how to write hyperlink text and one of the books that started it all.
Content treasure trove
The ultimate grammar guide, writing for older people, a super-simple guide to plain English, and how to write about actions.
Accessibility essentials
Introduction to web accessibility, writing about disabilities, making text and documents accessible, and a handy readability tool.
It takes practice
Why clear language matters, teaching active and passive voice, writing for accessibility, how to shorten sentences
Passive voice alert
The difference between active and passive voice, alt text on social media, readable emojis and useful tools for content folks.
Persuade the doubters
Why plain language is for everyone, designing a style guide people will use, and the book for all budding content designers.