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  "description": "Most accountants and auditors don't trust their readers.\n\nAnd it shows in their writing.\n\nThey repeat themselves, use jargon when plain words would do, and explain things twice, just in case.\n\nThis backfires. When readers get a dense, jargon-heavy document, one of two things happens:\n\n• They struggle through it and miss the point\n• They don't bother reading it at all.\n\nEither way, the writer concludes: \"See, readers can't handle this stuff.\" So next time they write even more, explain even more, ",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-11T07:57:54.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.garybandy.co.uk",
  "textContent": "Most accountants and auditors don't trust their readers.\n\nAnd it shows in their writing.\n\nThey repeat themselves, use jargon when plain words would do, and explain things twice, just in case.\n\nThis backfires. When readers get a dense, jargon-heavy document, one of two things happens:\n\n• They struggle through it and miss the point\n• They don't bother reading it at all.\n\nEither way, the writer concludes: \"See, readers can't handle this stuff.\" So next time they write even more, explain even more, and add even more caveats.\n\nThe writer creates a vicious circle.\n\nThe fix is straightforward: trust your reader.\n\nYour reader is not an idiot. They can follow a clear argument without you holding their hand through every step.\n\nSay what you mean. Say it once. Then stop.\n\nYour writing will be shorter, clearer, and more likely to be read. And when people actually read your work and understand it, you might find they're smarter than you gave them credit for.",
  "title": "Trust your reader",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-11T07:57:53.790Z"
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