Why the Education Industry Needs Readability Formulas 6 min read Readability Help Why the Education Industry Needs Readability Formulas Brian Scott December 16, 2024 The popularity of readability formulas in the 20th century revolutionized the writing style of everyone. These formulas affect every...Read More
How Can I Simplify My Writing Using Readability Formulas? 4 min read Writing Tips How Can I Simplify My Writing Using Readability Formulas? Brian Scott November 30, 2024 Imagine a grandmother who wants to use her new smartphone but the 500-word user’s manual confuses her. It’s full...Read More
When Should I Use Readability Formulas and When Should I Not? 6 min read Readability Help When Should I Use Readability Formulas and When Should I Not? Brian Scott November 26, 2024 Readability formulas are tools that analyze the readability of text, usually by calculating sentence length, word length, and syllables....Read More
How to Decide Which Readability Formula to Use 8 min read Readability Help How to Decide Which Readability Formula to Use Brian Scott November 28, 2024 Imagine you’re browsing through a bookstore, and you come across a fascinating book. You open it eagerly, only to...Read More
Why Should Publishers Use Readability Formulas? 6 min read Readability Help Why Should Publishers Use Readability Formulas? Brian Scott November 22, 2024 This scenario is all too common. It illustrates a challenge in the publishing industry: engaging readers with accessible content....Read More
The Process of Readability Formulas (Free Infographic) 3 min read Readability Help The Process of Readability Formulas (Free Infographic) Brian Scott November 21, 2024 In the age of information overload, readers welcome readable text—clear, concise, engaging and easy-to-read words and sentences. Whether your...Read More
Readability Formulas and the Active Role of the Reader 6 min read Readability Help Readability Formulas and the Active Role of the Reader Brian Scott November 20, 2024 Imagine you’re at a bustling international airport. A sign overhead reads, “To Gates and Flights.” It’s concise, uses familiar...Read More
Learn How to Use the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Formula 5 min read Readability Formulas Help Learn How to Use the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Formula Brian Scott November 18, 2024 The Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level improves upon the Flesch Reading Ease formula. Rudolph Flesch, an author, writing consultant, and the supporter...Read More
The Gunning Fog Index (or FOG) Readability Formula 6 min read Readability Formulas Help The Gunning Fog Index (or FOG) Readability Formula Brian Scott October 7, 2024 The English language dances with elegance and complexity. It invites us all to communicate, understand, and learn. Yet, its...Read More
Learn about the Linsear Write Readability Formula 9 min read Readability Formulas Help Learn about the Linsear Write Readability Formula Brian Scott October 6, 2024 Linsear Write is a formula that measures the readability of English texts. Created by John O’Hayre for the U.S....Read More