iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Hot take: “I always recommend that writers run their work through AI first and then go to a human editor. AI can save you a lot of time.” Writing and editing coach Daphne Gray-Grant explains her philosophy on AI and writing in this interview: hubs.li/Q03B_H1z0

hubs.li

An Interview with Editor Daphne Gray-Grant

An interview with editor Daphne Gray-Grant of Gray-Grant Communications. What do editors do? Do I need an editor? What makes good writing? Learning to edit

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Copilot for text generation and WordRake for editing: can it really make a difference? Legal tech expert @bschorr.bsky.social thinks so, and he shares his analysis in this blog post: hubs.li/Q03xWmXR0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

“Get a compliant, high-quality proposal submitted on time… no matter what.” Proposal manager Kyle Morse explains what he does, and why great writing is crucial for the job. Read more: hubs.li/Q03F32Zy0

hubs.li

An Interview with Proposal Manager Kyle Morse

Proposal manager Kyle Morse interview. What does a proposal manager do? How does proposal writing work? Project management and proposal writing. RFP writer

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

These judges aren’t pulling any punches! Professor Mark Cooney explores recent cases where judges clapped back at poor writing, and why clear documents are so important for lawyers in this post: hubs.li/Q03qXxrl0

hubs.li

The Case for Effective Legal Writing

How quality legal writing influences the outcome of legal cases. Consequences of poor legal writing. Risks and impacts of inadequate legal writing.

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Can poor legal writing get your law license suspended? It sounds far-fetched, but it’s happened! Professor Mark Cooney shares why poor legal writing can cost you more than your case in his latest blog post: hubs.li/Q03qXvJz0

hubs.li

The Case for Effective Legal Writing

How quality legal writing influences the outcome of legal cases. Consequences of poor legal writing. Risks and impacts of inadequate legal writing.

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

“The ability to create meaning and an authentic exchange of ideas… to me, that’s good writing.” Author and writing coach Erin Lebacqz talks about how to communicate your ideas to your readers in this article: hubs.li/Q03Fn0kg0

hubs.li

An Interview with Author and Educator Erin Lebacqz

Interview with educator and author Erin Lebacqz about editing. High value writing coach insights. Editing your work. Working with an editor.

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

“I’ve been forced to kill many darlings to preserve the Ediocratic oath of substance over style. I’m cold and hardened as a result; it can be a heavy weight to bear, but someone has to do it.” Proposal manager Kyle Morse explains how editing fits into proposal writing in this post hubs.li/Q03F391r0

hubs.li

An Interview with Proposal Manager Kyle Morse

Proposal manager Kyle Morse interview. What does a proposal manager do? How does proposal writing work? Project management and proposal writing. RFP writer

010

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

“Good writing evokes a response in a reader… By thinking about our readers, we can typically make our writing better.” Writing coach Erin Lebacqz shares what makes great writing stand out in this interview: hubs.li/Q03DZ-Nv0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Looking for a fast, secure editing solution? Try WordRake 5.2! Faster than ever, WordRake 5.2 offers the perfect combination of speed, security, and nuance to make your editing hubs.li/Q03DHNCs0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Worried your editor is judging you? Don’t! “I have never been a good copy editor! People sometimes say they’re embarrassed to email me because of grammar or spelling mistakes, even typos, and I never see them.” Editing coach Daphne Gray-Grant talks editing in this interview: hubs.li/Q03B_L400

hubs.li

An Interview with Editor Daphne Gray-Grant

An interview with editor Daphne Gray-Grant of Gray-Grant Communications. What do editors do? Do I need an editor? What makes good writing? Learning to edit

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

“Writing… forces you to decide what matters, structure thoughts logically, identify gaps in reasoning, and refine messy ideas into clear ones.” Come with @ivybgrey.bsky.social as she investigates the connection between writing and thinking in this post: hubs.li/Q03gVNr20

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

“The court added that the brief ‘would compare unfavorably with the majority of the handwritten pro se pleadings prepared by laypersons.’” Ouch! What could make a judge write such a review? Professor Mark Cooney explains. hubs.li/Q03qXywy0

hubs.li

The Case for Effective Legal Writing

How quality legal writing influences the outcome of legal cases. Consequences of poor legal writing. Risks and impacts of inadequate legal writing.

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

“WordRake goes beyond surface-level corrections and generic word swaps.” The newest version of our editing software sharpens your message with plain language and clarity. Read about WordRake 5.1. hubs.li/Q03vHwTT0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Not all technical language is jargon. Professor and plain language advocate Russell Willerton, PhD looks at the nuances in this blog post: hubs.li/Q03bzyDh0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

“By making rejection an intentional part of the process, the negative draft helps writers develop stronger instincts for what makes writing effective.” Frustrate yourself into better writing with @ivybgrey.bsky.social and the negative draft. Learn more: hubs.li/Q03gVWz10

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

This seems like a useful feed to follow. Thanks @lawliberg.bsky.social !

010

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Our team had fun being piratey at #ILTACON2025 last night! Come visit Hana Zumout, and @ivybgrey.bsky.social today and see what the newest WordRake updates have to offer!

131

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

“Fear happens to all of us from time to time, including the very best lawyers and legal writers. When it happens to you, though, it does not mean that you can’t do a great job for your clients.” @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social explains: hubs.li/Q03dpp9R0

021

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

GenAI cannot provide the level of reasoning required for legal documents, but it can be a great starting point. Find out how LLM’s “reason” and why not to use it for the critical thinking part of your documents. hubs.li/Q03qMMnp0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Why does legaltech matter? Check out this documentary, and we'll see you at ILTACON in a few days! hubs.li/Q03hTM9_0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Are you editing for a subject matter expert who won’t let go of convoluted language? You’re not alone. Fortunately, @leslieo.bsky.social has worked with her share of stubborn experts, and she has advice: hubs.li/Q03dpx4N0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

“Copilot is a general-purpose generative AI. It can help make your text more readable, but it doesn’t really understand how certain words may have specific meanings in a legal context.” Legal tech expert @bschorr.bsky.social investigates the best way to edit with today’s tools: hubs.li/Q03xWmT40

hubs.li

The Right Tool for the Job – Copilot or WordRake?

Copilot vs WordRake. Should I use copilot or something else to edit? Writing briefs with copilot. WordRake and Copilot pros and cons.

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

"Everyone needs an editor. When we write we become too close to our own work and we always benefit from the “outside” perspective of a fresh pair of eyes." Daphne Gray-Grant shares her experience as a professional editor as we kick off our newest expert series! hubs.li/Q03BmJ6g0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

“Expert writers revise strategically. They bring a mental checklist or set of purposeful questions to the revision process.” @ivybgrey.bsky.social shares how novice legal writers can learn to ask the right questions as they revise: hubs.li/Q03g_dqN0

hubs.li

How to Build an Expert Legal Writer

How to build a legal writing expert. What separates an expert from a novice legal writer? How can a novice legal writer think like an expert?

010

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

“The good news about even the scariest legal writing projects is that they are not the bar exam. You are allowed to ask for help.” @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social shares her tips for how to handle writing briefs that scare you in this post: hubs.li/Q03dpc-70

011

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

“Seeing what doesn’t work forces writers to grapple with their goals, ultimately clarifying what matters.” Experiment with the negative draft as @ivybgrey.bsky.social guides you through the writing process in this post: hubs.li/Q03gW0dl0

010

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

ILTACON is coming! Did you know you can use tech to help your junior associates build legal reasoning skills? Check out this webinar: hubs.li/Q03hTYWr0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

“WordRake’s technical improvements allow it to offer more edits per sentence and expands the addressable distance between complex noun phrases and their verbs.” Learn about how version 5.1 improves punctuation and grammar edits. hubs.li/Q03vHxHg0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

You'll see lots of AI at this year's ILTACON, but what does that mean for your ethical duty of technology competence? Learn more: hubs.li/Q03hV6nT0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

“Attorneys have more choices than ever for tools to help you write well. The trick is knowing which tool is best for what job. And a lot comes down to what you’re trying to write.” Legal tech expert @bschorr.bsky.social looks at WordRake and Copilot, and if they’re better together. hubs.li/Q03xWmJ30

010

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Don’t drown your writing in jargon, but don’t omit important information because you think it’s too technical for a plan language document. Professor Russell Willerton, PhD breaks down the difference, and how to balance clarity and precision: hubs.li/Q03bzGgM0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Subject matter expert insisting their jargon is the only way? Maybe you need a new way to explain your plain language edits. @leslieo.bsky.social offers tips that editors can use in this blog post: hubs.li/Q03dprGT0

hubs.li

Four Ways to Handle Plain Language Pushback from Stubborn SMEs

Editing for subject matter experts. SMEs and plain language. What to do if your SME pushes back on edits. Leslie O'Flahavan on Plain language and SMEs

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Scholarly non-fiction has a reputation for being unreadably dense. And it’s not undeserved. But copywriter @laurapoole.bsky.social has concrete recommendations to make your documents more readable: hubs.li/Q03bzGkr0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

“When managed with self-compassion, fear can be understood and even harnessed to help you zero in on the details that matter most.” Lawyer and mindfulness coach @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social helps you harness your anxieties in this post: hubs.li/Q03dppJs0

011

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Less than a month before ILTACON! Looking for innovations for your team? Check out our page of innovation resources: hubs.li/Q03hTX4s0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Generative AI gives you a first draft. WordRake helps you refine it. Legal tech expert @bschorr.bsky.social shares his thoughts on pairing today’s tools for a faster, safer legal writing process. hubs.li/Q03xWmGb0

111

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Last day of ALWD! Have you visited our team yet? Come to the WordRake booth and meet @ivybgrey.bsky.social and Hana, and see what updates we've made with 5.1!

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Stop by and see @ivybgrey.bsky.social and Gary at the Professional Development Consortium's Summer Conference, and check out WordRake 5.1, released this week! hubs.li/Q03wHGpJ0

010

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Press Release: WordRake 5.1 improves nuanced editing for complex documents! Try it today: hubs.ly/Q03w7yph0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

One week left until ALWD! Celebrating another one of our favorite legal writing professors, Kathryn Boling: hubs.li/Q03hTX4r0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Thinking about #ILTACON2025 and innovation? Here are some great document creation tools for your team: hubs.li/Q03hV6mY0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

“The briefs that scare you tend not to be the simplest ones. They usually require more of your time rather than less. Once you have managed your fear enough, you should start as soon as possible.” @brilliantlegalmind.bsky.social explains: hubs.li/Q03dpnRg0

hubs.li

How to Write a Solid Brief for the Case That Makes You Nervous

Strategies for brief writing and anxiety. How to write a brief when you're scared of the outcome. Claire Parsons brief writing, anxiety &self-compassion.

011

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

You’re trying to adhere to plain language guidelines, but you have to talk about a technical topic accurately. What do you do? Plain language expert Russell Willerton shares his advice in this post: hubs.li/Q03bzB510

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

PDC is less than a week away! Did you know WordRake was founded by NYT bestselling author and legal writing coach Gary Kinder? Check out his collection of tips—and come meet him at PDC to learn what sparked the creation of WordRake. hubs.li/Q03qW4rf0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Less than 2 weeks until ALWD, and we're hyped about legal writing! Here are some tips for writing the perfect memo: hubs.li/Q03hV5pc0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Legal careers don’t always take a predictable path. As we get ready for PDC, we’re thinking about the non-traditional ways to develop your team. And here’s something special: our founder Gary Kinder will be there! Come meet the legal writing coach behind WordRake. hubs.li/Q03qW23X0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Worried that your briefs are unclear? Professor Mark Cooney has 10 tips to fix that. Check out his new blog post: hubs.li/Q039hjkN0

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

“Responding to AI-generated text may even remind you of what do know. Instead of shouting ‘NO!’ at the screen, articulate the rule or principle that GenAI got wrong and include that nuance in your own draft.” @ivybgrey.bsky.social explains: hubs.li/Q03gVZP20

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

“To improve, novice legal writers must learn to ask better revision questions—ones that move beyond surface features to rhetorical effectiveness.” @ivybgrey.bsky.social explains how you can teach these in-depth editing skills. Read more: hubs.li/Q03hdjg60

000

WordRake @wordrake.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

“Pick your battles. If you can edit most sections of the document, so they are written in plain language, just format the un-plain content differently.” @leslieo.bsky.social shares her tips for plain language editing and stubborn experts: hubs.li/Q03dppmS0

hubs.li

Four Ways to Handle Plain Language Pushback from Stubborn SMEs

Editing for subject matter experts. SMEs and plain language. What to do if your SME pushes back on edits. Leslie O'Flahavan on Plain language and SMEs

000