Complex ideas don't require complex writing. In fact, the opposite is true — the more complex the idea, the more your writing needs to get out of the way.
These five techniques are the ones effective writers reach for most often. They work across any document, any topic, any level of complexity. And they're genuinely easy to learn and quick to apply.
| Module 1 | What is plain language |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Preparing to learn 'Plain language techniques' - Preview |
| Unit 2 | Plain vs not so plain |
| Unit 3 | Why we need plain language |
| Module 2 | Familiar, simple words |
| Unit 1 | Word choice |
| Unit 2 | Conditional statements |
| Unit 3 | Don't use too many words |
| Module 3 | Active voice |
| Unit 1 | What is the active voice and why do we use it |
| Unit 2 | Some examples of active voice |
| Module 4 | Verbs not nouns |
| Unit 1 | Simple, powerful, action words |
| Unit 2 | Writing with verbs examples |
| Module 5 | Simple sentences |
| Unit 1 | One thought, one sentence |
| Unit 2 | Some other ideas about writing sentences |
| Module 6 | Conversational style |
| Unit 1 | Writing to people |
| Module 7 | Review and cashback program |
| Unit 1 | Reviewing 'Plain language techniques' |
| Unit 2 | Like to join our cashback program? |
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