Guide to Modern English Writing.

 This guide begins with an introduction called, ‘So what's plain English?’

The guide then looks at the main ways to make writing clearer.

Keep your sentences short

Prefer active verbs

Use 'you' and 'we'

Use words that are appropriate for the reader

Don't be afraid to give instructions

Avoid nominalisations

Use lists where appropriate

The guide then looks at the difficult subject of apologising, and deals with some of the myths that can get in the way of clear communication.

The guide finishes with a summary and a list of words to avoid.