Welcome!
It is hard to believe that our summer is over!
Our feature article in this edition was written by our patron, Cheryl Stephens. Check it out below to learn more about your brain on reading as Cheryl simplifies the complex systems we use to process new information.
As well, we continue our series on how to estimate your fee for a project. This instalment addresses how to set your hourly rate.
Our featured members are Chantale Audet and Amélie Bourret of Autrement dit. Chantale and Amélie are entrepreneurs, anthropologists, and experts in qualitative methods and plain language writing. Autrement dit celebrated its 5th anniversary this July; despite being a relatively new company, they have already received two ClearMark Awards for some of their projects. We hope you enjoy this brief introduction to these dynamic women.
Don’t miss our Patron’s Corner to read about upcoming training and other projects by our patron, Cheryl Stephens. As always, please email comments and questions to [email protected].
Thank you,
Jocelyn Pletz and Chantale Audet
Upcoming Events
Virtual Social and Uncomplicated: A Plain Language Participatory Conference.
Feature Article: Your Brain on Reading
As plain language writers, we always seek information about our reading audience. How people use their brains to read is the most common feature we all share.
Featured Members: Chantale Audet and Amélie Bourret, Autrement dit
What happens when you have two anthropologists with advanced degrees – one of them with an education certificate and plain language courses through Simon Fraser University – and a passion for clear communication and plain language writing?
How to Set Your Hourly Rate
In this instalment, we show you how to calculate an hourly rate based on your annual income goal.
Patron’s Corner
Check out Cheryl’s website for information on her new course, Plain Language 3.0. Cheryl’s Fireside Chats are on the first day of every month.