Multiple people who engage in the act of writing have a tendency to utilize unnecessary excesses of verbiage. In other words, many writers use too many words. As editors, it’s our job to reduce that clutter so the author’s message comes through clearly. Plain language increases comprehension and helps make writing accessible to a wider range of readers. (Plus, deleting words is very satisfying.)
In this webinar, Dave Nelsen, deputy editorial manager, will show you examples of wordy phrases that come up often in business-to-business writing. He’ll tell you how to cut them down and when to leave them alone.
Dragonfly Field Guides:
Field Guide to Concise Language
Levels of Edit
