Plain Language Editing & Training for Government and Non-Profits
Looking for plain language services and supports?
Clearly, you’ve come to the right place.
Leverage the Power of Plain Language
What is
Plain Language?
Clearly communicating what your audience needs to know, in a way they can easily understand.
The Value of
Clear Communication
Using plain language saves time and money, fosters trust, and increases organizational efficiency.
The results of
Clear communication
Your audience finds the information they need, understands it, and knows what to do next.
Plain Language Services that Empower Your Audience and Your Organization.
You’re a skilled communicator who understands the value of plain language writing, but you’re short on time and resources.
We understand the challenges because we know how government works — how documents get approved and the internal and external obstacles you face every step of the way.
Our evidence-based plain language services are designed with your organization in mind.
It’s time to get clear.
Our Services
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Plain Language Editing
### What We Do
We offer plain language editing and rewriting support for your existing documents to clarify your message and communicate effectively with your audience.
### The Outcome
Your audience finds what they need, understands what they find, and takes appropriate action.
### Types of Documents We Edit
- Annual reports
- Consultation documents
- Donor reports
- Fact sheets and infographics
- Promotional materials
- Public-facing reports and recommendations
- Research papers and findings
- Websites
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Plain Language Auditing
### What We Do
We collaborate with your team to understand what is and isn’t working in your communication and deliver clear, actionable recommendations.
### The Outcome
Your organization gains the tools to build and sustain a plain language culture.
### After the Audit, You Receive
- Clear, accessible content aligned with strategic goals
- Evidence-based audience strategies
- Customized plain language principles (ISO-compliant)
- A tailored plain language style guide
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Plain Language Training
### What We Do
We deliver training sessions and presentations that are informative, engaging, and tailored to your team.
### The Outcome
Your team understands and applies plain language principles in everyday work.
### Training Topics Include
- Introduction to plain language
- Using plain language for organizational change
- Applying ISO standards
- Plain language for policy professionals
Founder. Editor. Plain Language Specialist.
Courtney Edmundson has over 15 years of policy, research, and communications experience working in government and nonprofit organizations. Courtney founded Clearly Concise to help organizations embrace clarity in everything they do.
Courtney’s unique blend of policy insight and editorial expertise drives her mission: to make government and nonprofit communications more inclusive, accessible, and effective.
Contact Clearly Concise
Contact Clearly Concise
Contact us.
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