Plain Language in Government Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide

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 'Äî 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 'Äî 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.

© 2025 Berrett-Koehler Publishers (Ebook): 9781523096060

Release date

Ebook: 7 January 2025