Plain Language in Government Writing

A Plain-English Guide to Government Writing Whether you're in the public or private sector good writing skills are critical to your success in the workplace. Plain Language in Government Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide shows you how to apply federal plain-language guidelines to every type of writing - from emails memos and letters to agency communications technical procedures and budget justification statements. Through numerous exercises as well as examples from a variety of federal and state agencies this practical guide walks you step-by-step through every phase of the writing process providing tips for improved clarity conciseness and completeness. This valuable reference will help you: Write for diverse audiences in reader-friendly plain language Overcome writer's block Gain confidence in your ability to write - and get results Make your writing visually appealing Prepare for briefings and presentations Recognize successful writing and identify what makes it effective A Plain-English Guide to Government Writing will enable you to express yourself more clearly and concisely produce documents more efficiently and work more effectively with others throughout the writing process.