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

Also in this issue:

​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.

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