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Improve your writing with this simple ABC

Posted by: Design102 team, Posted on: 6 January 2023 - Categories: Advice, Copywriting, Team
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Working on projects for most government departments, at Design102, we see the most common issues – and understand how small changes can bring big improvements. This ABC covers the three most common issues in government writing and how to easily overcome them.

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Document references and footnotes: how do you write yours?

Posted by: Design102 team, Posted on: 28 May 2021 - Categories: Advice, Copywriting, Creative, Services
How to write references that people understand

When writing for government, it’s really important that anyone can understand your references, not just specialists or academics. Learn here how to make your references simple, clear and helpful for all audiences.

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Proofreading and copyediting: what’s the difference? 

Posted by: Design102 team, Posted on: 23 October 2020 - Categories: Advice, Copywriting, Creative, Services
Proofreading and copyediting: what’s the difference? written above an illustration of a pen, pencil and highlighter

Poorly-written messaging undermines the government’s work. Proofreading and copyediting play an essential part in building public trust. In this blog we discuss the differences between these processes and how you can benefit from them.

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