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
How to Normalize Readability Scores with the ARLCalc Tool 5 min read Readability Help How to Normalize Readability Scores with the ARLCalc Tool Brian Scott October 2, 2024 Readability formulas share a common goal: to analyze text and determine who can read it. But sometimes formulas don’t...Read More
Learn about the Raygor Readability Graph 4 min read Readability Formulas Help Learn about the Raygor Readability Graph Brian Scott September 24, 2024 The Raygor Graph is a formula/graph developed by Alton L. Raygor in the 1970s to score the readability of...Read More
The FORCAST Readability Formula for Technical & Advanced Texts 3 min read Readability Formulas Help The FORCAST Readability Formula for Technical & Advanced Texts Brian Scott June 25, 2024 FORCAST Readability Formula is the only formula not designed for running narrative or connected text. It counts syllables instead...Read More