Cut wordiness without losing meaning.
Learn techniques to identify common sources of corporate and B2B bloat and practice fast, low-risk edits that replace long phrases, buried verbs, and filler language with clear, direct wording.
Understand how editing depth affects clarity and readability.
See side-by-side examples of light, medium, and heavy edits and learn how different levels of conciseness impact tone, grade level, and reading ease.
Edit with intention.
Learn how to make thoughtful cuts that clarify the message, respect client constraints, and improve usability, rather than cutting words for the sake of cutting.
About the webinar
Wordy writing is common in business and B2B content, where corporate jargon, inflated phrases, and overstuffed sentences can hide the message instead of clarifying it. In this prerecorded webinar, originally presented live, Dave Nelsen shares practical strategies for editing concisely without cutting meaning or voice, using real-world examples to show how to spot bloated language, buried verbs, unnecessary qualifiers, and filler words. You’ll see how different levels of edit affect clarity, readability, and audience comprehension, and you’ll leave with concrete techniques you can apply immediately to proposals, reports, marketing copy, and technical content so every word earns its place.
Dave Nelsen
Dave Nelsen has more than 20 years of experience editing and writing business, academic, proposal, and marketing content across a wide range of industries. He has worked closely with subject-matter experts, edited high-stakes professional materials, and built a reputation for clear, audience-focused editing. As Dragonfly Editorial's deputy editorial manager, Dave helps set editorial standards and brings deep expertise in style guides, clarity, and practical, real-world editing.
What people are saying
Here’s what people who attended the webinar live had to say about the session.
I like Dave's presentation style. Laughed out loud while he was presenting (glad I was muted!).
A joy to learn from Dave!
I like Dave's presentation style. Laughed out loud while he was presenting (glad I was muted!).
Make every word count.
Get on-demand access to this prerecorded webinar and sharpen your approach to editing for clarity and conciseness.
$49.00