Simon Hertnon: Head judge -  People's Choice Worst Brainstrain 2019
Channel: Plain English Awards
Date: 03/09/2019

Simon helps knowledge workers to work more systematically and effectively towards explicit outcomes (solving problems or realising opportunities), which typically involves thinking more and writing less. Simon works with organisations to bring about the culture and conditions needed for optimal writing performance.

Simon teaches writing skills in New Zealand (primarily through his Writing Essentials course for Victoria University Professional and Executive Development) and internationally.

He’s written several non-fiction books including Clear, Concise, Compelling: How to write less and achieve more (Nakedize, 2006); and From Afterwit to Zemblanity: 100 endangered words brought to life (New Holland, 2008).

This year, Simon published his first novel, The Julian Calendar, under the pseudonym William Henry. He’s also written a human needs theory and has co-authored a book on strong sustainability.