Writing for Understanding focuses on communicating clearly and effectively by mastering the principles of plain language. Participants will learn how to simplify complex ideas, organize content for easy navigation, and adapt their writing to diverse audiences.
This session emphasizes accessibility, inclusivity, and clarity in all forms of communication. Ideal for anyone looking to enhance their writing skills and create impactful, reader-friendly materials.
Speaker: Don Gore
Don is the Plain Language Program Coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Revenue. He develops and maintains Revenue’s writing and editing policies and standards, external communication strategies, and leads a team ensuring Revenue is easily understood in person, in correspondence, and online. Don has been writing and editing for plain language since 2016, creating and teaching writing and editing classes since 2018.
Don is a communications veteran, with over 30 years of experience, including public speaking, hosting events, and morning radio.
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