What is Inclusive Writing?
Did you know that there is a writing style and a set of guidelines for something called Inclusive Writing?
Inclusive writing is writing that uses a set of principles and techniques designed to accomplish two goals:
1) to promote inclusion and respect for diversity, and;
2) to eliminate all forms of discrimination based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability or any other identity factor
The guidelines are based on a set of key principles for respectful and non-discriminatory communications, including respecting people’s wishes, and making language choices that are respectful of diversity.
In a countries as diverse as Canada and the United States, we cannot always assume that the words we use resonate, make sense for, or apply to everyone.
If you have a set of communications that need some editing using the guidelines of inclusive writing, let's talk. Reach out to me at annemarie@wordsforimpact.com to discuss how you can incorporate inclusive writing into your communication strategy.
Anne-Marie E. Fischer, BA (Hons), M.Ed., blends her passion for the written word with her vocation to create a better world through effective communications, education, and Community Based Research (CBR).
Words for Impact is the culmination of Anne-Marie’s passions, talents, training, experience, and education. This unique company offers grant and proposal writing, research studies, research reports, impact reports, content development, brand development, communications consulting, biography/autobiography (ghost)writing, education and training materials, curriculum development, podcast script writing, journalistic articles, press releases, developmental editing, in-line editing, and fact-checking.
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