Many people feel they need to complicate their writing at work, particularly when writing to someone more senior in the organisation. Understanding some of the common myths around plain English writing may help explain why this is so.
Taking control of your writing and understanding the difference between active or passive voice will have a big impact on the style and tone, as well as clarity, of your communication.
In business, spelling errors could not only cause embarrassment to your organisation or make you appear less competent, they could cost money.
In our fast-paced world where time is squeezed into tiny grabs, it’s essential that what we write is understood on first reading.
In times of crisis, we naturally seek comfort from others. When someone is ill, anxious or sad, we instinctively want to be near them, to squeeze their hand, give them a hug or have a chat over a cuppa. Yet as we don our masks and keep a physical distance to stop the spread of COVID-19, we have to find other ways to show we care. Words become increasingly important.
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