Happy International Plain Language Day!
October 13 is International Plain Language Day, established to celebrate the movement for clearer communication.
Plain language by design
I’ve always loved maps: their colours, their textures, and the millions of possible journeys they represent. Maps are designed not only to be visually appealing but also, and more importantly, to effectively communicate information.
An eye-opening experience
On a sunny, breezy evening in Montreal, my two daughters, my nephew, and I walked through the front door of an unassuming-looking restaurant named Onoir.
New Professional Editorial Standards
Editors Canada's updated Professional Editorial Standards move our profession forward.
High standards for plain language and editing
Coming soon: two new plain language standards to help readers find, understand, and use information.
Editing for accessibility
As editors, we are advocates for readers—the people who use the documents we help produce. If a document is not accessible, a significant portion of the intended audience may not be able to receive the message.
Behind the scenes with Canadian publishers
Some months ago, an unexpected and flattering invitation came my way: to be the keynote speaker at the Association of Canadian Publishers’ 2020 Mid-Winter Meeting, January 28–29, in Toronto. The ACP organizers asked me to talk about the value of…