5 Reasons To Use Plain Language

Writers Write is a plain language writing resource. In this post, we give you five really good reasons to use plain language.

No business should waste resources producing documents that are dense and difficult to read. People don’t have the time or energy to wade through gobbledygook.

Which businesses and industries should use plain language?

All organisations can benefit from using plain language. Non-profit and the public service sector improve their reputation in the eyes of the public. Private industry gains a competitive advantage.

Organisations reaping rewards from using plain language include:

1. government departments
2. municipalities
3. banks
4. insurance companies
5. law firms
6. legal advisory services
7. information technology companies

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