# Refactoring English

- **Website:** <https://refactoringenglish.com>
- **Primary alias:** `refactoringenglish.com`

## Description

Michael Lynch is an author focused on helping software developers communicate more effectively through writing. His book, Refactoring English: Effective Writing for Software Developers, offers practical techniques for improving the clarity, structure, and impact of technical writing. It addresses common formats developers use, including design documents, tutorials, blog posts, and emails, with guidance on getting to the point, choosing effective titles, organizing information, and opening with engaging hooks. The book also explores how to use AI as a helpful writing tool.

Refactoring English is available as an ebook and paperback. The ebook can be downloaded as a DRM-free PDF or EPUB, or read on the web; print copies are also offered. Readers can access sample chapters before purchasing, and Lynch provides a 30-day money-back guarantee. Additional options include regional ebook pricing where available and discounted ebook rates for teams, with bulk pricing available for print editions. By combining actionable advice with examples relevant to software work, Lynch’s book aims to help developers make their writing clearer, more concise, and more useful to readers.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🍿 Arts and Entertainment
- 🍿 Books and Literature _(under Arts and Entertainment)_
- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- 📊 Publishing and Printing _(under Business and Consumer Services)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idyHMctUlG/w/180/h/180/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1791797670420)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apple | #52a62f | accent |
| Bush | #0e2a1f | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- var(--bs-font-sans-serif) — asset _(custom)_
- var(--bs-body-font-family) — asset _(custom)_

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