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The New Science of Scientific Writing: Book Release Update
New Book Release Date: September 15, 2026 This is what I’ve seen across thousands of grant narratives: Writers follow every… Read More
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“I Know It When I See It”: A New Way to Define the “Plain” in “Plain English”
By George David Gopen, JD, PhDOriginally published in the American Bar Association journal Litigation. We should all congratulate the many… Read More
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Reader Expectations: Why 97% of Scientific Writing Fails
George David Gopen argues that 97% of scientific writing is inadequate, primarily due to poor clarity and lack of reader… Read More
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What a 15th-Century Scottish Poet Taught Me About All Great Writing
An Essay by George David Gopen In which I admit to a forty-year obsession with animal fables — and explain… Read More
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What’s Behind George’s Upcoming Book on Mr. Lincoln’s Music?
Or How Elegance Leads to Eloquence George David Gopen’s forthcoming Anthem Press book Mr. Lincoln’s Music: How Elegance Leads to… Read More
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George David Gopen Signs Multi-book Contract with The Anthem Press
George David Gopen has signed a multi-book contract with Anthem Press, including “The New Science of Scientific Writing,” releasing in… Read More
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Coming Soon: George David Gopen’s Online Rare Book Store
George David Gopen, an antiquarian book collector with sixty years of experience, will launch his online book store in February… Read More
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Follow George on Bluesky
Bluesky members can connect with @georgegopen.bsky.social for concise writing tips based on Gopen’s Reader Expectation Approach. This resource aims to… Read More
