Upcoming Events

May 15 – How to “Know Your Readers” so you can write successfully for them

English language presentation by Ginny Redish 

Monday, May 15, 2023
12:00 noon Pacific, Zoom

The first guideline for plain language is “write for your readers.” 

But how do you

  • find out who they are?
  • understand enough about them to know what and how to write?
  • analyze data you might collect from and about them?
  • use that data and your understanding in your work?

Come spend an hour with Ginny Redish in this interactive webinar to learn and practise useful techniques for answering those 4 questions. Ginny brings her decades of experience to share, and hopes you will also share your experiences, projects, and questions.

About Ginny

Ginny Redish has been a passionate evangelist for plain language and usability for more than 40 years. In her long career, Ginny has helped many companies, nonprofits, and government agencies create clear documents, forms, and websites.  

She is also a dynamic instructor who has trained thousands of writers and subject matter specialists in the United States, Canada, Asia, and Europe. 

Registration – Sold out!

June 12 – title to be confirmed

French language presentation by Isabelle Sullivan, patient education

​September 18 – What’s a Billion?

English language presentation by Erin Klingmann (second presentation)

October – participatory conference

November 13 – French language presentation (to be confirmed)

December 11 – Social event

Also in this issue:

Welcome!

This edition provides a quick summary of our upcoming events as well as exciting news about our membership drive.

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Join Canada’s plain language community!

This year we are introducing a formal paid membership program. Becoming a member will ensure you continue to enjoy all the benefits you’re getting now from Plain Canada Clair and give you free access to the services and events we will begin charging non-members for in September.

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Next Steps

Welcome to our new executive group members, Lisa Orchard and Christa Ptatschek. Please email us at [email protected] if you are interested in getting involved. Submissions for the newsletter are welcomed and encouraged as well!

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