Welcome to nakedize.com
We're in the communications and 'information optimiza-tion' business but, unlike most people who charge for words, our philosophy is that producing fewer words allows for more consideration, by both writer and reader.
It seems to us that human life isn't a sprint race or a marathon; it is (hopefully) an endless relay.
So our goal is to help everyone to slow down a little so that we all have more time for some really important activities: to understand and reflect on our true 'position'; to look after and appreciate all that we have; and to really enjoy our few moments with the baton.
Simon Hertnon
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Simon's new book on sale now
 Simon's new book, From Afterwit to Zemblanity, is a gallery of fine words. And, in keeping with his less-is-more philosophy, this book features just 100 English gems that you can get to know properly before moving on to the next word. And what constitutes a gem? Here's just one to whet your appetite.
conncinity n. 'skilful and
harmonious adaptation or
fitting together of parts' (OED)
Click here to find out where you can buy it. A North American version of the book, titled Endangered Words, is being published by Skyhorse Publishing (July 2009).
Learn to write less and achieve more
Simon is now teaching a full-day version of his Nakedgrammar seminar in Wellington through Victoria University's Centre for Continuing Education and Executive Development.
 Course information
'Compelling' fundraising for high schools
Fundraising is a necessity for most New Zealand schools and we are hoping to create a win-win-win opportunity for students, their parents, and schools by promoting Clear, Concise, Compelling as a fundraising product.
Just as many schools and organisations raise funds by selling The Entertainment Book, in 2009 we will make CCC available to fundraisers at a fraction of the retail price. This will enable them to offer the book to students at a significant discount while also being able to raise $10 per book for their school.
We plan to target only high schools at this stage, but if you are a fundraiser for another kind of organisation and you think 'Compelling' fundraising would work for you then please let us know.
Tackling poor written communication skills
At Nakedize we are tackling head on the crippling problem of poor written communication skills with our concise and innovative book, Clear, Concise, Compelling.
In the media: In 2007, Simon was interviewed about Clear, Concise, Compelling by radio stations from across New Zealand, including National Radio. If you have a broadband connection and would like to hear an interview with Simon, below is a link for his interview on Tuesday 20 February with Al & Breffni on 93 MoreFM Nelson.
 93 MoreFM interview (mp3, 4.2MB) |
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Auckland | Wellington
PO Box 2329 Wellington
New Zealand
info[at]nakedize.com
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