How to Measure Cognitive Reading Load to Improve Readability of Any Text 8 min read Writing Tips How to Measure Cognitive Reading Load to Improve Readability of Any Text Brian Scott May 21, 2025 Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) is a concept from psychology that explains how our brains handle information when we learn...Read More
Learn about the Linsear Write Readability Formula 9 min read Readability Formulas Help Learn about the Linsear Write Readability Formula Brian Scott May 10, 2025 Linsear Write is a formula that measures the readability of English texts. Created by John O’Hayre for the U.S....Read More
The Fog of Fuzzy Words: How to Make Every Word Work for You 10 min read Writing Tips The Fog of Fuzzy Words: How to Make Every Word Work for You Brian Scott April 2, 2025 Fuzzy Words are like the fog of the writing world—hazy, elusive, and likely to disappear when you try to...Read More
Writing for College Student Readers – Syntactic Stats 8 min read Reader Profiles Writing for College Student Readers – Syntactic Stats Brian Scott March 25, 2025 Syntactics refers to the study of sentence structure, word order, grammar, and word usage to convey meaning. When writing...Read More
Writing Clear Sentences the Robert Gunning Way 15 min read Writing Tips Writing Clear Sentences the Robert Gunning Way Brian Scott March 25, 2025 Robert Gunning, a renowned writing expert, was invited to speak at a writers’ conference to share his insights on...Read More
Learn about the Raygor Readability Graph 5 min read Readability Formulas Help Learn about the Raygor Readability Graph Brian Scott February 25, 2025 The Raygor Graph is a formula/graph developed by Alton L. Raygor in the 1970s to score the readability of...Read More
How to Edit Weak Verbs into Strong Verbs to Improve Readability 9 min read Writing Tips How to Edit Weak Verbs into Strong Verbs to Improve Readability Brian Scott February 27, 2025 Writing is an art that hinges on clarity, engagement, and brevity. You can enrich your writing by replacing weak...Read More
How to Edit Hard Words to Improve Readability 11 min read Writing Tips How to Edit Hard Words to Improve Readability Brian Scott February 27, 2025 In the aftermath of a natural disaster, emergency response teams scrambled to coordinate relief efforts. A government official delivered...Read More
Unlocking Readability: The Hidden Pitfalls of Nominalizations 14 min read Writing Tips Unlocking Readability: The Hidden Pitfalls of Nominalizations Brian Scott February 27, 2025 In the pursuit of clear and effective writing, nominalizations stand out as a common yet often overlooked pitfall. Robert...Read More
How to Use the Cloze Test (Cloze Deletion Test) to Score Readability 3 min read Readability Formulas Help How to Use the Cloze Test (Cloze Deletion Test) to Score Readability Brian Scott February 15, 2025 Ever come across a paragraph with blanks and thought it was just a simple word game? That’s the Cloze...Read More