What's up with the Urban Planner's Writing Club in 2024
Adding even more!
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful break – or are still enjoying it – and are looking forward to the year ahead.
Here’s what’s coming up this year
I’m looking forward to continuing to build this community!
In addition to the regular Wednesday long-form post, I’m going to give you Monday Musings – bit and pieces I come across to help you be the most effective writer you can be in your professional capacity. I’m also going to share some great interviews with other planners and city builders who have useful, practical advice for you, and give you exercises you can try on your own to build and fine-tune your skills.
And to kick things off on the right note, I’m giving you a discount on my writing guides for planners from the ever-growing City Builders Write series. Use the code sale15 to save 15% by the end of January.
Coming up this Wednesday
I’m writing about repetition in your business writing. We all do it – and sometimes it’s necessary. When is it useful? What can you do to spot it? How and when should you reduce it?
In the meantime, let me know what you’re interested in! Where are the gaps in your training? Who are the terrific communicators you want to hear from? What do you need to be able to do an even better job with your written materials?
Last thing
You may know I volunteer with Plain Canada Clair. Our annual conference is coming up in just three weeks. If you’re curious about plain language, join us online for some great sessions on Language by Design! Everyone is welcome! You can jump in and out of the sessions; presentations are in either English or French; and best of all, you might meet someone working in your specific field who shares your interest in clear, effective communication!