From 4abc893fd5c5b9774dccb22a426244f3c709f399 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "fern-api[bot]" <115122769+fern-api[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:49:00 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] docs: fix grammar in README writing tip

Requested by: Fern Support
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 README.md | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 464178d83..ac0a33864 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Keep the following principles in mind:
 - **Write for your audience** - Consider why users are reading your documentation and explain the use case clearly. Focus on clarity and completeness without being verbose. Add examples and code snippets when relevant.
 - **Help users get something done**. Don't try to sell users on the product, and avoid marketing language like "amazing features" or "the best solution."
 - **Avoid time-specific language**. Don't mention a product or feature was just released or is the newest form, as this will quickly lead to stale documentation.
-- **Write in clear, concise language**, using [active voice](https://developers.google.com/style/voice) whenever possible. Keep sentences and paragraphs short and to the point. Be conversational and friendly tone. Stay away from jargon as much as you can.
+- **Write in clear, concise language**, using [active voice](https://developers.google.com/style/voice) whenever possible. Keep sentences and paragraphs short and to the point. Use a conversational and friendly tone. Stay away from jargon as much as you can.
 - **Use [Fern’s documentation components](https://buildwithfern.com/learn/docs/writing-content/components/overview)** whenever you can.
 - **When editing an existing page** - Match the existing heading structure, tone, and level of detail to ensure your changes integrate as seamlessly as possible.
 - **Use diagrams when it makes sense** – Show, don't tell! Use [Mermaid](https://buildwithfern.com/learn/docs/writing-content/markdown-media#diagrams), a Markdown-like diagramming syntax, to illustrate a workflow.