Making technical writing easy to understand for non-technical readers.
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Is there a reference for “dumbing down” material?
I've noticed some fiction authors (James Patterson, for instance) over time "dumbed down" their writing to include less obscure words and less poetic descriptions.
It's my understanding that this ...
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How can one make technical issues more accessible to a non-technical audience?
Most of what I write is non-fiction -- technical books, blog posts on open source topics, political stuff, etc. Lately, I find that some of the topics I am trying to present are much more technical ...
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Are there any techniques that make complexity work?
One for the creative writers, although I suppose a lateral shift might put it within reach of journalists/technical writers.
As authors we all want to write, I would imagine:
Something that many ...
