Download
Feel free to download Scribe's free sample chapter on plain English.
(This is a 760 KB PDF file.
Updated June 2010.)
Here's what you'll find within:
6. Plain English
6.1 What is plain English?
6.2 Key 1: Impress them with simplicity
Use one word, not several
Avoid pompous, pretentious writing
Eliminate buzzwords and unnecessary jargon
Using fewer acronyms
6.3 Key 2: Impress them with brevity
Use short sentences
Use short paragraphs
Use the active voice
6.4 Key 3: Impress them with your style
Choose a suitable tone of voice: first-person pronouns and contractions
Latin is dead: avoid phrases like ergo, i.e. and e.g.
6.5 Chapter summary
This sample chapter is taken from Scribe's e-book Business Proposal Writing Made Easy.
Other downloadable e-books (PDF files) on this site will help you with business proposal writing, report writing, term papers, technical writing, grant writing, creative writing and more.
