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Aug 24

Writing requests clearly AND politely

Is it possible to write politely and clearly at the same time?  Can you write a polite letter that is nevertheless direct and to-the-point? When writing letters asking for a particular action to be taken, people commonly write somewhat obscurely – using extra words and phrases so as not to appear demanding; giving lengthy explanations …

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Mar 03

Consumer contracts – plain English please!

Why should consumer contracts be written in plain English?  Because most people have to deal with them on their own, without the luxury of a lawyer being able to advise them on what it means.  Think about how many contracts you’re bound by right now.  Here’s just some of the normal everyday contracts people are …

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Nov 14

Welcome

Welcome to the blog at Words Made Clear.  This is our ideas space where we introduce you to new ways of thinking about readability. Our aim is to have a mixture of information and interaction.  Your thoughts and ideas are always welcome, and we hope that you find plenty to stimulate your thinking.

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