The plain English guide

the long version

The Plain English Guide is a unique new book for anyone using English. It explains how to write, and set out information, clearly. The Plain English Guide offers 20 essential guidelines for more readable writing; highlights common pitfalls and shows how to avoid them; demystifies official language, jargon and legalese, and suggests plain English alternatives; gives hundreds of real examples, showing 'before and after' versions; and provides invaluable advice on usage, time saving, writing instructions, and supervising others' writing. If you use English professionally, or for study, or if you would simply like to express yourself more clearly, this is the essential guide.