What if — and I know this sounds crazy, but — what if… #PlainLanguage
June 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
What if — and I know this sounds crazy, but — what if… #PlainLanguage
"It is the attitude and belief of the considerable majority of respondents" → "Most respondents believe"
#AmEditing #PlainLanguage
#AmEditing #PlainLanguage
December 17, 2024 at 9:31 AM
"It is the attitude and belief of the considerable majority of respondents" → "Most respondents believe"
#AmEditing #PlainLanguage
#AmEditing #PlainLanguage
Giving BlueSky another try! Especially interested in following accounts related to #HealthLiteracy, #PublicHealth, and #PlainLanguage. Do you have a recommendation?
September 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Giving BlueSky another try! Especially interested in following accounts related to #HealthLiteracy, #PublicHealth, and #PlainLanguage. Do you have a recommendation?
Many people noticed plainlanguage.gov was migrated to digital.gov/topics/plain..., where it has been *consolidated*.
Our friends at @alt18f.bsky.social posted a version of the original content at plainlanguage.18f.org
Unlike other sites that have disappeared, this one just changed.
Our friends at @alt18f.bsky.social posted a version of the original content at plainlanguage.18f.org
Unlike other sites that have disappeared, this one just changed.
plainlanguage.gov | Home
Plain language makes it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications.
plainlanguage.18f.org
October 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Many people noticed plainlanguage.gov was migrated to digital.gov/topics/plain..., where it has been *consolidated*.
Our friends at @alt18f.bsky.social posted a version of the original content at plainlanguage.18f.org
Unlike other sites that have disappeared, this one just changed.
Our friends at @alt18f.bsky.social posted a version of the original content at plainlanguage.18f.org
Unlike other sites that have disappeared, this one just changed.
First session of Day 2 of #ACESVCON26: Beyond Borders: Plain Language and Editing for Global Audiences by Ema Naito, @theclarityeditor.bsky.social!
#vcon26 #amediting #plainlanguage #editing #editorsky
#vcon26 #amediting #plainlanguage #editing #editorsky
September 17, 2026 at 3:33 PM
First session of Day 2 of #ACESVCON26: Beyond Borders: Plain Language and Editing for Global Audiences by Ema Naito, @theclarityeditor.bsky.social!
#vcon26 #amediting #plainlanguage #editing #editorsky
#vcon26 #amediting #plainlanguage #editing #editorsky
So...let’s start sharing ideas about science communication, climate change, biodiversity, agriculture, and plain language! 😊🌱🌍📣
#SciComm #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #PlainLanguage
#SciComm #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #PlainLanguage
November 17, 2024 at 3:21 PM
So...let’s start sharing ideas about science communication, climate change, biodiversity, agriculture, and plain language! 😊🌱🌍📣
#SciComm #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #PlainLanguage
#SciComm #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #PlainLanguage
This is terrible advice. I recommend that you do the opposite.
No, wait: I make a recommendation to you that you do the doing of the opposite of this
[For "advanced" read "pointlessly complicated"] #PlainLanguage
No, wait: I make a recommendation to you that you do the doing of the opposite of this
[For "advanced" read "pointlessly complicated"] #PlainLanguage
November 13, 2024 at 7:55 AM
This is terrible advice. I recommend that you do the opposite.
No, wait: I make a recommendation to you that you do the doing of the opposite of this
[For "advanced" read "pointlessly complicated"] #PlainLanguage
No, wait: I make a recommendation to you that you do the doing of the opposite of this
[For "advanced" read "pointlessly complicated"] #PlainLanguage
Spicy opinion: There is never any need for the word utilize.
Just say use. It means the same thing.
#plainlanguage
#contentdesign
Just say use. It means the same thing.
#plainlanguage
#contentdesign
March 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Spicy opinion: There is never any need for the word utilize.
Just say use. It means the same thing.
#plainlanguage
#contentdesign
Just say use. It means the same thing.
#plainlanguage
#contentdesign
#ACESVCON26 recordings are up! Since I hardly got to watch any session live, this is the start of the learning for me. Sooo much to catch up on 🏫 (Also have a PLAIN webinar on #PlainLanguage and AI to watch!) #AmLearning #Edibuddies
September 23, 2026 at 7:11 AM
#ACESVCON26 recordings are up! Since I hardly got to watch any session live, this is the start of the learning for me. Sooo much to catch up on 🏫 (Also have a PLAIN webinar on #PlainLanguage and AI to watch!) #AmLearning #Edibuddies
Don't buy into the myth that "accessibility is only about adding alternative text to images." Alt text is important, of course. But there is so much more to accessibility, including headline structure, functional controls, color contrast, link text, plain language, and more.
January 20, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Agree! #Editsky #AcademicEditing #Grants #Manuscripts #PlainLanguage #SpeakerForHire #STEM #Biomedical
Nice to see so many editors out there in the Bluesky! 👋
November 19, 2024 at 7:01 AM
“prior to and following surgery” → “before and after surgery” #AmEditing #PlainLanguage
August 25, 2023 at 8:57 PM
“prior to and following surgery” → “before and after surgery” #AmEditing #PlainLanguage
Looking forward to chatting with grad students at @comscicon.bsky.social at @sciencetalkorg.bsky.social #ScienceTalk2026 #SciComm #PhDLife #PlainLanguage #ComSciCon #PNW
March 26, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Looking forward to chatting with grad students at @comscicon.bsky.social at @sciencetalkorg.bsky.social #ScienceTalk2026 #SciComm #PhDLife #PlainLanguage #ComSciCon #PNW
None of these #TechBros ever mentions Ethics, they only focus on what they can get away with legally. They glitch when confronted about Values (as in Principles) and Ethics, in PlainLanguage.
March 23, 2026 at 6:16 PM
None of these #TechBros ever mentions Ethics, they only focus on what they can get away with legally. They glitch when confronted about Values (as in Principles) and Ethics, in PlainLanguage.
And @theclarityeditor.bsky.social has tons of great resources on her site!
How to write clear English for your diverse audiences: theclarityeditor.com/2022/07/05/w...
Non-designers can design for better readability: 3 simple principles: theclarityeditor.com/2023/02/08/n...
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
How to write clear English for your diverse audiences: theclarityeditor.com/2022/07/05/w...
Non-designers can design for better readability: 3 simple principles: theclarityeditor.com/2023/02/08/n...
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
How to write clear English for your diverse audiences | The Clarity Editor
Learn how to use plain language, avoid jargon, and structure your content to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
theclarityeditor.com
September 17, 2026 at 4:36 PM
December 16, 2024 at 9:59 AM
First panel of #ACES2025: Small Edits for Big Impact: Plain Language Editing in Government by @bykristenmclark.bsky.social
#amediting #freelanceeditor #copyediting #copyeditor #technicalediting #plainlanguage @acesediting.bsky.social
#amediting #freelanceeditor #copyediting #copyeditor #technicalediting #plainlanguage @acesediting.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
First panel of #ACES2025: Small Edits for Big Impact: Plain Language Editing in Government by @bykristenmclark.bsky.social
#amediting #freelanceeditor #copyediting #copyeditor #technicalediting #plainlanguage @acesediting.bsky.social
#amediting #freelanceeditor #copyediting #copyeditor #technicalediting #plainlanguage @acesediting.bsky.social
January 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
“Please read this sign. A slippery floor may cause you to fall, and because a fall would be unsafe for you, and since we care about your safety, it is our duty to remind you that the floor may be slippery when wet. We love you.” #SignsWithTooManyWords #PlainLanguage
June 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
“Please read this sign. A slippery floor may cause you to fall, and because a fall would be unsafe for you, and since we care about your safety, it is our duty to remind you that the floor may be slippery when wet. We love you.” #SignsWithTooManyWords #PlainLanguage
Loving hearing two scientists/professors talk about the process of science to a general audience at a brewery. #StandUpForScience #SciComm #Seattle #SaveOurScience #PlainLanguage #SmartyPints
July 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Loving hearing two scientists/professors talk about the process of science to a general audience at a brewery. #StandUpForScience #SciComm #Seattle #SaveOurScience #PlainLanguage #SmartyPints
There is still space in our 🧪 Writing Accountability Group.
Starting in 2 weeks, the program includes a month of presentations, co-working time, and feedback from @ellenkuwana.bsky.social and @georginatsalazar.bsky.social (and me!).
Start or finish a manuscript or grant proposal with us!
Starting in 2 weeks, the program includes a month of presentations, co-working time, and feedback from @ellenkuwana.bsky.social and @georginatsalazar.bsky.social (and me!).
Start or finish a manuscript or grant proposal with us!
Writing Accountability Group — Kuwana Consulting
www.ellenkuwana.com
April 3, 2025 at 5:09 AM
THANK YOU @carolinavonkampen.com for this awesome recap! I'm moved, actually—never been live skeeted before 😍 #ACESVCON26 #Edibuddies #PlainLanguage
First session of Day 2 of #ACESVCON26: Beyond Borders: Plain Language and Editing for Global Audiences by Ema Naito, @theclarityeditor.bsky.social!
#vcon26 #amediting #plainlanguage #editing #editorsky
#vcon26 #amediting #plainlanguage #editing #editorsky
September 17, 2026 at 3:59 PM
THANK YOU @carolinavonkampen.com for this awesome recap! I'm moved, actually—never been live skeeted before 😍 #ACESVCON26 #Edibuddies #PlainLanguage
In this week's #Substack, I share some insight into my writing process for @microbites.bsky.social ✍️ 🦠
Read it here: microbephd.substack.com/p/simplify-b...
#scicomm #microsky #academicsky #writing #sciwri #sciencewriting
Read it here: microbephd.substack.com/p/simplify-b...
#scicomm #microsky #academicsky #writing #sciwri #sciencewriting
Simplify, but don't "dumb it down"
A few notes on how I usually go from complex scientific articles to a general audience blog post.
microbephd.substack.com
March 23, 2025 at 6:16 AM
September 17, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Hi #ACESchat! I'm Carolina, and I live in #StLouis.
I edit #books, #creativewriting, #poetry, and #contentmarketing materials (like blog posts, social media content, etc.) with the help of my two editorial assistants, Les and Lou!
Excited for the #PlainLanguage chat today!
I edit #books, #creativewriting, #poetry, and #contentmarketing materials (like blog posts, social media content, etc.) with the help of my two editorial assistants, Les and Lou!
Excited for the #PlainLanguage chat today!
May 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Hi #ACESchat! I'm Carolina, and I live in #StLouis.
I edit #books, #creativewriting, #poetry, and #contentmarketing materials (like blog posts, social media content, etc.) with the help of my two editorial assistants, Les and Lou!
Excited for the #PlainLanguage chat today!
I edit #books, #creativewriting, #poetry, and #contentmarketing materials (like blog posts, social media content, etc.) with the help of my two editorial assistants, Les and Lou!
Excited for the #PlainLanguage chat today!