Writing resources

Writing & SEO 
​HemingwayApp 
Write cleaner, more human copy at attainable and inclusive grade levels.
​10 Plain Language Principles for Better Writing 
Tips from GatherContent about how to write better, plainer, more direct content. 
​Digital.gov: Best Practices for Writing for the Accessible Web 
High-level, easy-to-follow tips about how to write accessible, inclusive content online. 
​Speak Human 
An AI-generated tool that helps you simplify calls-to-actions.
​Google Trends 
A free resource of Google user queries to track trends and interests in keywords.
​Answer the Public 
Find out what people are searching for across the web. Great for keyword inquiries.
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Inclusivity & Accessibility
​Disability Language Style Guide 
A valuable language primer for disabilities and alternative phrases in writing.
​Digital.gov Plain Language 
A how-to and what-is-it about plain language to write cleaner, more inclusive language for constituents. 
​W3C Web Accessibility Initiative 
Get tips and updates about the latest changes to web accessibility. 

Mobile Experience 
​8 Principles of Mobile-friendliness 
Learn about how mobile use should guide how we present content and online experiences. ​
​Mobile User Experience Guidelines 
Tips and articles from Digital.gov about how to build optimal mobile experiences.

Government Inspiration 
​San Francisco Digital Services 
A collection of blog articles and expertise shared by the Digital team for the city of San Francisco. 
​Digital Services Georgia 
A blog with tips, articles, and expertise from the digital team at the state of Georgia.
​Government Digital Service (UK) 
Tips on building constituent-first experiences in digital from the UK government digital team.
​Inside Gov.UK 
An inside look at the structure of Gov.UK and its constituent-first design.
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