Homonyms: The Word Twins That Love to Confuse! 17 min read Writing Tips Homonyms: The Word Twins That Love to Confuse! Brian Scott September 27, 2024 Imagine you’re writing a new story. You’re in the zone, typing away. You type your next word—“brake”—and suddenly freeze....Read More
Writing Clearer Sentences the Robert Gunning Way 15 min read Writing Tips Writing Clearer Sentences the Robert Gunning Way Brian Scott August 11, 2024 Robert Gunning, a renowned writing expert, was invited to speak at a writers’ conference to share his insights on...Read More
How to Improve Readability for Impaired Readers 7 min read Readability Help How to Improve Readability for Impaired Readers Brian Scott December 11, 2023 In a small, sunlit classroom, Ms. Thompson observed her diverse group of students. Among them was Julia, a bright...Read More
Readability Matters: Designing for Impact 5 min read Readability Help Readability Matters: Designing for Impact David Long December 3, 2023 In a world where digital speed often outpaces human patience, making your content digestible is not just a need—it’s...Read More
How to Craft Clear and Engaging Texts in the Age of Information Overload 5 min read Writing Tips How to Craft Clear and Engaging Texts in the Age of Information Overload Brian Scott November 29, 2023 In our information-saturated world, holding a reader’s attention is a real challenge. With so much content at their fingertips,...Read More
Why Should Military and Government Use Readability Formulas? 7 min read Readability Help Why Should Military and Government Use Readability Formulas? Janice Jacobs November 27, 2023 In 1917 the US military began systematic testing of readability among adults. Studies revealed most U.S. adults had limited...Read More
Writing for 3rd Grade Readers — Syntactic Stats 6 min read Reader Profiles Writing for 3rd Grade Readers — Syntactic Stats David Long November 25, 2023 A 3rd-grade reading level means children in third grade, ages 8-9 years old. At this stage, students begin to...Read More
Why Should The Healthcare Industry Use Readability Formulas? 9 min read Readability Help Why Should The Healthcare Industry Use Readability Formulas? Brian Scott November 21, 2023 Dr. Emily, a young physician in a busy city hospital, passionately cared for her patients. Working in one of...Read More
Why You Should Write at an 8th Grade Reading Level for Everyday Readers 7 min read Reader Profiles Why You Should Write at an 8th Grade Reading Level for Everyday Readers Brian Scott November 23, 2023 Creating content that everyday readers can understand is as important—or maybe even more important—as writing for a niche audience...Read More
The Art of Simplicity: A Writer’s Guide 5 min read Writing Tips The Art of Simplicity: A Writer’s Guide Brian Scott November 21, 2023 Imagine a young entrepreneur, James, seated at a large office desk, his fingers poised above the keyboard. He’s been...Read More