Karen Schriver

Information design expert, plain language advocate, researcher of writing and design, speaker, author of Dynamics in Document Design. Lover of Carolina Wrens.

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

Hey, check out Joe Kimble’s book: Writing for Dollars, Writing to Please. He offers more than 60 success stories that show the value added by plain language. Kimble’s meticulous attention to detail makes this book worth having on your shelf. Don’t miss it. https://t.co/BD4hOzwSVO

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

Tesla is recalling 2.2 million vehicles because the text on the in-car display is too small. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue was discovered during a routine audit of Tesla vehicles.

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

@MicrobiomDigest I would adore being back in a big stationery store. Your photos are great, Elizabeth!

[Michael Babwahsingh @mbabwahsingh]

Information Design Unbound is here! Sheila Pontis & I are proud to share our insights into design for understanding. We hope it helps beginners develop the sensemaking mindset to clarify all kinds of challenges.
https://t.co/d6aG3znNBc

#infodesign #informationdesign

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

@CommunicateHlth @katherinespivey Good advice based on real patient feedback.

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

@mbabwahsingh @NU_CAMD Yippee!!

[Center for Plain Language @plain_language]

If organizations invest in a #PlainLanguage program upfront, they can avoid the cost of bad writing and improve their bottom line outcomes.

Communications consultant Kate Goggin explains more in our latest blog post: https://t.co/iXz7iJZRrj

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

@plain_language Excellent case studies that demonstrate how plain language matters. They also show how changes in organizational culture can jumpstart clarity across all kinds of communications.

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

@PLAIN_Lang_Intl He was a remarkable person. I am so sorry. Clearly we have lost a giant for plain language.

[Center for Plain Language @plain_language]

🏆And the winner is…

On Thursday, June 22, at 1:30 p.m. EDT, we will host our 2023 ClearMark Awards ceremony recognizing plain language communications.

Discover this year's finalists and register to attend our virtual ceremony: https://t.co/mDqlrpPH7h

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

Can ChatGPT decode what the Federal Reserve is saying? https://t.co/DZoKtrpE3a

[Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) @PLAIN_Lang_Intl]

We're delighted to announce the #PLAIN2023 conference will be in Argentina on 27 - 29 September with the @LClaro_UBA
The in-person conference builds on the OBS's success in consolidating plain language knowledge from various fields into better communication policies.

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

@YuriEngelhardt @MTvarana @nphellstrom @BookScribbler @ProfClive @JanneHolmen @moebio @mslima @datavisFriendly @srendgen How do I get one? What is the name of your new book? Congratulations!

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

@storywithdata Your new baby is finally here! Congratulations.

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

@ale_rossetti89 @techtransfervub @VUBrussel Go Alessandra!

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

@StewieKee Awww, hope it works out.

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

@fg_narratology I hope you are okay.

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

@StewieKee I hope the cycle will break very soon. Be well.

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

@500wordlawyer No

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

@CharJTF Me