Field notes

The concise writing
handbook.

Practical notes on cutting waffle from emails, reports, and everything you wish people would get to the point of.

The Art of Concise Writing: 10 Tips for Professionals

Apr 2026

The Art of Concise Writing: 10 Tips for Professionals

Why brevity wins and how to achieve it without losing meaning.

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50 Corporate Jargon Phrases and What They Actually Mean

Apr 2026

50 Corporate Jargon Phrases and What They Actually Mean

The worst offenders in business-speak and the plain English replacements.

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How to Remove Waffle From Your Writing

Apr 2026

How to Remove Waffle From Your Writing

The 5 biggest sources of waffle in professional writing and how to cut them.

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What Is a Waffle Score? How We Measure Verbal Bloat

Apr 2026

What Is a Waffle Score? How We Measure Verbal Bloat

The 5-tier rating system that tells you how waffley your writing really is.

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How to Write Shorter Emails That Get Read

Apr 2026

How to Write Shorter Emails That Get Read

The email habits that get ignored, and how to fix them in 60 seconds.

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