Since 1983, participants in the Write Smart plain writing programs have come from business and government organizations, House and Senate offices, Washington law firms, and nonprofit organizations. You can start with a Free Online Class — for you or your organization. There's no cost and no obligation. This is live, interactive video training (via WebEx), not one of those canned webnars. In the free class, you will learn how to...
• Meet the "clear, concise, well-organized" requirements of the Plain Writing Act and the
OMB Guidelines.
• Keep it simple — use plain language and cut long-winded explanations down to size.
• Eliminate redundant phrases and ambiguous sentences.
• Shape the message to fit the reader.
• Develop a lively, active style and avoid the passive voice.
• Catch common grammatical errors that may confuse the reader.
If your staff responds positively to the presentation and content in the free class...
» Learning new writing techniques means breaking old habits, and that takes time. Write Smart offers seven follow-up programs (from 6 hours to 60 hours) to address the needs of people with different skill levels and responsibilities.
» You can choose between on-site training and eLearning, depending on budget constraints and geographical factors.
» With GSA Discounts of up to 40%, Write Smart can provide superior writing training at a cost well below that of other organizations.
» Courses in advanced writing and basic grammar — as well as one-on-one individualized instruction — are available.
» All of our plain writing programs adhere to the best practices that are standard in America's publishing industry and are spelled out in the U.S. GPO Style Manual (2008).
» Your staff will find the training stimulating as well as informative. After all, you can't expect to develop an engaging writing style in a boring class!
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