Plain language professionals

Plain language professionals play a vital role in the community by helping subject matter experts explain important information to other people in their enterprises, or to the public. They often translate technical expertise into actionable knowledge.

Some plain language professionals listed on this site run a writing, editing or training enterprise. Others work directly for business or government organisations. See plainlanguagepro.org for people who can certify documents meet plain language standards.

As a community, plain language professionals listed are committed to the following principles in all their work:

• Documents are developed with the end user in mind. Plain language professionals consider the users’ (readers’) circumstances, their comfort with the written word and how they need to use the information provided.
• Use the simplest writing style possible, as appropriate to the users.
• A dedication to continually improve and refine their writing skills.

Search for a Plain Language Professional in your city.
(location information in last column – you may need to scroll to the right)

Email info<at>plainlanguageprofessionals.org to be added to this list. (no charge)