Conscious Language Toolkit for Writers, Organization Version

The Conscious Language Toolkit is a must-have for every editor. Whether you edit fiction or nonfiction, books, journals, articles, or internal publications, communicating in a way that is the clearest, most accurate, and most appropriate for your audience is every editor’s top priority, especially when there are major, real-world consequences for getting it wrong. This is one of the many reasons this toolkit is an invaluable resource for the modern editor and stays open on my desktop every day.

“The Conscious Language Toolkit is an invaluable resource for editors. Crystal’s expertise in conscious language and representation shows in the quality and quantity of examples she has provided here. The Toolkit makes it much easier for editors to educate and interact with clients on subjects related to conscious language. I have already used it with every project I’ve worked on since I got it!”

This is an exceptional resource for anyone working with words (editors, writers, marketers, educators, HR, PR, bloggers, social media influencers, and many more). I love how Crystal breaks down the topics, offers tips and explanations, and includes links to additional information. The information is presented in a user-friendly manner, with explanations going far beyond the “do this, don’t do that” approach that seems common these days. By helping people understand the “why” behind usage, Crystal is ensuring that we are able to evaluate and address new terms/phrases that may crop up (after all, language is constantly changing).

The Conscious Language Toolkit for Editors is a true gift. I’m a trade book copyeditor working on both fiction and nonfiction, and I’ve already referenced the toolkit on two projects after having it for just a few days. I especially love that it includes the reasons for flagging questionable language, as well as links to primary sources. This gives me more confidence when crafting my author queries. I also teach aspiring book editors, and this toolkit will be required reading for all my students. It’s that important. Thank you, Crystal Shelley, for this addition to the editing style canon.