AI and writing: What is missing and what could we lose?
Writers who rely on AI to research and generate ideas are missing out on a huge amount of human knowledge.
Think before you slop
When you assume that AI will think for you in the writing process, workslop awaits.
Choosing the best way to publish a personal or family story
To self-publish a personal or family story, there are a range of options to consider.
The case for “you”
In workplace writing, addressing readers as “you” and “your” will help them understand and use information.
Writing with the right tone
If you write workplace documents, you need to think about tone.
High standards for plain language and editing
Coming soon: two new plain language standards to help readers find, understand, and use information.
A 12-step plan for publishing a corporate or personal history book
Producing a corporate or personal history book can be daunting to those new to the publishing process.
The everyday practice of plain language
At the beginning of plain language workshops for workplace writers, I like to show a photo of an outdoor water feature located near a busy retail corner in Vancouver. In particular, I want people to see the sign on the…
Happy 40th, CJSAE!
Congratulations to the Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education on the recently published 40th-anniversary special edition! Since its inaugural issue in 1981, the peer-reviewed scholarly journal has been making significant contributions to the field of adult and continuing…
Celebrating a new book: The Larder of the Wise
Every so often, a project arrives that hits an editor’s sweet spot, the topic a perfect fit with the editor’s own interests. Such was the case with me and The Larder of the Wise: The Story of Vancouver’s James Inglis…