Write Group

27/05/2026

Are you creating content that’s accessible?

Web accessibility matters — and when content is accessible, we all benefit.

It’s about making sure more people can engage with what you create. Small changes to the way we write and share content can make a real difference.

In our latest blog, we break down a few easy first steps to help make your web content more accessible.

Read the blog:

Web accessibility is a human right that benefits us all. Find out why it matters, with three easy steps to make your content more inclusive.

26/05/2026

Ever found yourself staring at a blinking cursor, wondering how to explain a highly specialised issue to someone with no knowledge of the topic?

Or maybe you’ve sat there struggling to figure out how to deliver a hard truth without it coming across as rude or insensitive?

We’ve all been there. Workplace standards, complex information, and technical jargon can make communication feel impossible.

In our upcoming Q&A, Write Group consultants Corinna Lines and Jacob Lister, along with host Daniel Androutsos, will be sharing practical tips on making the reader your focus, navigating cultural differences, and keeping the human feeling in hard conversations.

As a lovely added bonus, simply by showing up live, you’ll make a positive impact at no cost to you. For every person who attends our live Q&A, we’ll make a contribution through our B1G1 partnership to help protect the Indonesian rainforest from wildfires.

If you ever struggle to get a difficult or complex message across, this Q&A is for you.

Tune in on:
📅 Tuesday, 2 June
🕛 12.30pm to 1.00pm
📌 On Zoom

Register for free and select ‘Add to calendar’ for a reminder on the day.

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XAOkZnCbSreI0g172YYCBw

Got questions for our experts already? Post them in the comment section below.

We look forward to seeing you there!

26/05/2026

We’ve been watching the growing trend of people scanning emails, reports, and LinkedIn posts for em dashes, and then declaring, ‘That was written by AI.’

But using an em dash doesn’t always mean AI wrote it. Skilled writers have been using em dashes for decades — maybe even centuries.

(And yes, we used an em dash there deliberately.)

The em dash is one of the most versatile punctuation marks. It can add emphasis, create a pause, or set information apart.

But most people don’t know the difference between a hyphen, an en dash, and an em dash. One of our most-read blogs is about this subject. It was written 2 years ago, but it’s still relevant today. Read it at:

Confused by hyphens and dashes? We're here to explain hyphens, short dashes, and long dashes, and how to use them.

25/05/2026

What makes a great community? Shared values💚

We’re excited to host the Living Wage Employer NZ Networking morning tea this Thursday.

Since getting our Living Wage accreditation in 2024, we’ve been incredibly proud to be part of this community. Getting to host this event at Write and connect with other like-minded Wellington organisations is such a great opportunity.

We’ve got our spot prizes ready to go too. A couple of lucky attendees will be walking away with a free AI+Human™ micro-session and a 3-month Write Online subscription.

We’re looking forward to meeting everyone in-person on Thursday morning!

24/05/2026

In the July school holidays, we're running a special student version of our popular Advanced Reading workshop.

Designed for Year 12 and 13 students, it's the same workshop used by MPs, lawyers, academics, and senior business professionals.

We guarantee your teen will at least double their reading speed. They'll also comprehend more, remember more, and become less distracted.

The workshop has been described by past clients as ‘practical magic.’

Give your teen a head start before the real reading loads hit.

More info at:

https://portal.write.co.nz/EComm/Workshops?WorkshopTypeID=1656&_gl

21/05/2026

When AI first arrived on the business scene, we were very curious.

As people whose jobs involve producing written content, and helping other people write better, we had one big question: ‘What does this mean for us and our clients?’

We discovered that LLMs were assessing writing quality using rules from random sources that weren’t always clear or helpful.

So we decided to build something better. We used AI Native's expertise combined with our own plain language expertise, and we developed our own tool: Claira™. It assesses your writing against internationally accepted plain language criteria — and actually gets it right.

Try it out at:

20/05/2026

Web accessibility isn't a feature. It's a human right🌍

When we create content our goal is to connect with people. But if that content isn't accessible we're building walls instead of bridges.

The good news? You don't need a technical background to make a difference. Making your content accessible starts with just a few simple steps.

Find out three easy ways to make your content more accessible and why it's so important in our newest blog👇

Web accessibility is a human right that benefits us all. Find out why it matters, with three easy steps to make your content more inclusive.

20/05/2026

Great to have had the opportunity to deliver a business writing workshop to a team at Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities recently. Big thanks to Fran and the rest of the team for their feedback!

We work with organisations to build practical business writing skills, with workshops tailored to the kind of writing your people actually do. If you'd like us to bring a workshop to your team, check out our website to see how we can help you.

https://writegroup.io/training/

18/05/2026

When we think of ‘hard conversations,’ we usually picture breaking bad news. But it isn’t just about that.

Sometimes the hardest messages are the ones blocked by invisible barriers: technical jargon, complex information, workplace standards and expectations, cultural differences, or a lack of inclusivity.

In our upcoming Q&A, Write Group consultants Corinna Lines and Jacob Lister, along with host Daniel Androutsos, will dive into how to navigate these tricky conversations so that everyone benefits.

We’ll cover:
• communicating hard truths without losing the human touch
• translating technical jargon and ensuring your comms are accessible to everyone
• how to deal with complaints constructively
• the number 1 rule for clear comms: putting the reader at the centre.

If you ever struggle to get a difficult or complex message across, this Q&A is for you.

Tune in on:
📅 Tuesday, 2 June
🕛 12.30pm to 1.00pm
📌 On Zoom

Register for free and select ‘Add to calendar’ for a reminder on the day.

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XAOkZnCbSreI0g172YYCBw

Plus, thanks to our B1G1 partnership when you attend this Q&A we provide protection against wildfires in the Indonesian rainforest! Learn more here: https://writegroup.io/home/our-global-impact/

Got questions for our experts already? Post them in the comment section below.

We look forward to seeing you there!

17/05/2026

There’s a big difference between AI writing something and AI helping you write something worth reading.

Left on its own, AI will happily churn out generic content. But when you bring clarity, context, and good prompts to the table, it becomes a genuinely powerful writing partner.

Write Group DCE Anne-Marie Chisnall shares three practical ways to get the best results from AI.

If you’re using AI for writing or planning, this one’s worth a read 👇

Stop settling for generic AI content. Discover three expert ways to brief, fact-check, and edit AI into a powerful writing partner.

15/05/2026

‘We regret to inform you…’

Those five words are enough to make anyone’s stomach drop. When we think of ‘hard conversations,’ we usually picture breaking bad news. But it isn’t just about that.

Sometimes, the hardest messages are the ones blocked by invisible barriers: technical jargon, complex information, workplace expectations, cultural differences, or a lack of inclusivity.

In our upcoming Q&A, Write Group consultants Corinna Lines and Jacob Lister, along with host Daniel Androutsos, will dive into how to navigate these tricky conversations so that everyone benefits.

We’ll cover:
• how to communicate hard truths constructively — without losing the human feeling
• how to translate technical jargon, navigate cultural differences, and ensure your comms are accessible to everyone
• how to deal with complaints constructively
• and how to put the reader at the centre — the number one rule for clear communication, no matter how complex the topic.

If you ever struggle to get a difficult or complex message across, this Q&A is for you.

Tune in on:
📅 Tuesday, 2 June
🕛 12.30pm to 1.00pm
📌 On Zoom

Register for free and level up your thinking. Select ‘Add to calendar’ for a reminder on the day.

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XAOkZnCbSreI0g172YYCBw

Got questions for our experts already? Post them in the comment section below 👇

We look forward to seeing you there!