#plainlanguage #writing Currently working in early childhood care and education #ECE Also interested in #publichealth #communication
Atlanta, GA, U.S.
Joined February 2014
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Anne Rein retweeted
When a company publishes content like this, it proves it hates its customers. "Let's write our #Terms in lightweight white font on a lemon-lime background infused with bursts of light that move within the text when the reader scrolls. Let's make it UNREADABLE."
#PlainLanguage
Anne Rein retweeted
This morning, I was asked by a young scholar, "How do write for impact?" I shared a process that I've developed over time that is pretty simple, but it's been effective for me. 🧵⬇️⬇️⬇️
Anne Rein retweeted
Seen somewhere in Kent
Burn Now Pay Later
with @Shell
Our new climate policy then we run away to the UK when we get found out
#subvertising
#FossilFuels
@shellslies
Anne Rein retweeted
What's in a name? A lot! This new survey by @YaleClimateComm finds that people associate "natural gas" with "clean" and "methane gas" (which is primarily what natural gas is made of) with "pollution" -- which is what it is. Carbon pollution. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Anne Rein retweeted
List of words to use instead of "very" is actually very helpful. buff.ly/2tz4fu4
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Anne Rein retweeted
How organisations have too many webpages, too many words, and the words are unsuitable for their audience. And they should hire a content designer for their ransom note.
Anne Rein retweeted
Research from @penn_state shows that consumers are more likely to choose a plant-based meat option if they’re reminded of the social benefits, rather than just told it tastes good #vegan #climatechange bit.ly/3eZJqNd
Anne Rein retweeted
Like are people hitting each other with baseball bats or are winged mammals picking fights with people I need more information. – at Staten Island, NY
Anne Rein retweeted
Taiwan has beaten back harmful disinformation about elections and COVID-19 using humor, science and psychology. Digital minister @audreyt gave @USC_TrueVote some awesome advice that municipalities and states would be wise to listen to. @USCAnnenberg youtu.be/8J6PuSw-8fE
Anne Rein retweeted
.@benandjerrys just put all other corporate statements to shame. THIS is how you put out a statement.
Anne Rein retweeted
Also a a big problem in #plainlanguage/clear comm.
It’s so easy to just count words and syllables!
Much harder to assess things like
- including the right info
- using a clear structure, style and visual design
- making sure the text makes sense and meets readers’ needs.
Anne Rein retweeted
Freelance editors might find this useful too!
@EFAFreelancers @copyeditors Can you help amplify?
#AmEditing
Freelance writers--especially those in New York, California, and New Jersey--@ASJAhq will hold a briefing on the recent slate of independent contractor bills (e.g., AB5).
The call will take place Monday at 12 p.m. ET. It's free and open to all. asja.org/freelancers-under-f…
Anne Rein retweeted
"Grammar makes you respect words, every individual word. You make sure it's in the place where it feels the most comfortable and does its job best."
~@cathleenschine, The Grammarians 📚
