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International Plain Language

The International Plain Language's review of the Clear Writing Club and StyleWriter: "I’d strongly recommend you look closely at the StyleWriter editing software. It transforms writing into clear, concise and readable style – a style lacking in most documents, including the federal government. This software is so much more useful than the grammar checker… I would not send out a document without using this software. I consider myself a good writer (don’t most of us?). However, I need Stylewriter to remind me when, in the pressure of the moment, I slip and make some style errors I had hoped were eliminated from my writing long ago." – Annetta Cheek – US Government Adviser on Plain Language. Dr Annetta L Cheek Chair, International Plain Language Federation (USA) is one of the founders of both the federal plain language group, PLAIN, and of the Center for Plain Language. She served as chair of both groups. While at the Center, she was instrumental in getting the US Congress to pass the Plain Writing Act of 2010. The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires…

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Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators

The Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators review of the Clear Writing Club and StyleWriter: "If the idea of having an unbiased, ever-alert, and knowledgeable companion to help you improve your writing appeals to you, then StyleWriter 4 is definitely worth befriending. At first you may find the volume of advice is daunting, but you have many choices for how deeply you edit, and they are all under your control. You can even ignore its advice, if you think that’s wise. That flexibility alone makes a compelling reason to have this editing tool on your desktop." The Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators (ISTC) is the largest UK body representing information development professionals. It promotes better scientific and technical communication by: Encouraging professional development Sharing best practices and standards Providing research resources Providing networking opportunities for its members and industry affiliates Promoting technical communication as a profession Continuing professional development (CPD) ISTC members come from virtually every industry and area of society within the UK, as well as internationally, who all need to communicate complex or important information effectively. Join the…

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Plain Language Commission

The Plain Language Commission's review of the Clear Writing Club and StyleWriter: "In more than 30 years of running face-to-face writing courses, I’ve seen nothing as effective as StyleWriter in delivering long-term writing improvement. No other editing software comes close." Martin Cutts. Martin Cutts the Plain Language Commission's Editing Director has worked in the plain-English movement since the mid-1970s. He is one of the most experienced plain-English editors in the UK, with more than 40 years’ work in the field. Professional worldwide editing services and the Clear English Standard Reaching your target audience means using plain and persuasive English. The Plain Language Commission is designed to help businesses, government bodies and individuals improve their written communications. Join the Clear Writing Style Club When you take out membership to our Clear Writing Style  Club you can use the Clear Writing Style seal on your documents and websites.  Once a member, you can put the seal on as many documents as you want if they pass StyleWriter’s Clarity Check by scoring over 70 on the Clarity Index. Clear, concise and profitable writing…

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