Every organization has a story, but communicating it can be a challenge. We’ll help you craft messages that are clear, consistent and genuine – that resonate with your audience and keep them coming back.
Our communications firm started as a one-woman-band in 2008. These days, we’re an expert team leading the fight against boring and confusing content. We write, we edit, we train – above all, we tell great stories.
There’s a good reason we’re called Plainly Speaking. Our team members are recognized experts in plain language, and we’ve won 7 international awards for it.
Our writing is clear and accessible for everyone. We love everyday language and believe that simple is smart.
We speak (plainly) three languages: English, French and Spanish.
Our team includes a qualified English-French translator, so we can write content in both of Canada’s official languages.
Our small team packs a big punch. We have decades of experience in writing, editing, media, strategy, branding and more.
We can also connect you to our trusted design and web development partners.
Think of us as an extension of your team: people who share your goals, know your business and get the job done.
You’ll always deal with senior staff too – we’ll never hand you off.
Stories have been told since ancient times. They connect us and help us remember.
Our journalism and writing backgrounds mean we have a knack for spotting stories, which we use to bring your brand to life.
Plainly Speaking has a brilliant team of writers and strategists who bring our brand to life through great storytelling and strategic communications support.
This exceeded my expectations. Great resources and content. All very digestible.
The cootie-catcher for children is a masterstroke — wonderfully creative, clever, and effective. Despite the seriousness of the subject matter, I can’t help but describe this entry as delightfully ingenious.
Very useful. Good mix of practical and hands on exercises. Excellent presenters.
The tone of this site shows that the writers really understand the people who use the site, and relate to the concerns they have about safety in their areas. It is empathetic yet proactive and empowering.
The fact that you used concrete examples and understood our audience and line of work made it even more relevant. Great job!