How to Edit Hard Words to Improve Readability 11 min read Writing Tips How to Edit Hard Words to Improve Readability Brian Scott February 19, 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 18, 2025 In the pursuit of clear and effective writing, nominalizations stand out as a common yet often overlooked pitfall. Robert...Read More
Readability vs. SEO: Striking the Perfect Balance for Online Content 8 min read Writing Tips Readability vs. SEO: Striking the Perfect Balance for Online Content Brian Scott January 29, 2025 In the ever-evolving landscape of online content, two essential factors often appear at odds with each other: readability and...Read More
How to Craft Clear and Engaging Texts in the Age of Information Overload 9 min read Writing Tips How to Craft Clear and Engaging Texts in the Age of Information Overload Brian Scott January 9, 2025 In our information-saturated world, holding readers’ attention is challenging. With so much content at their fingertips, people are choosy...Read More
How to Fix Annoying Irks and Quirks in Your Writing to Make it More Readable 10 min read Writing Tips How to Fix Annoying Irks and Quirks in Your Writing to Make it More Readable Brian Scott December 25, 2024 In the vibrant, fast-paced city of New York, an ambitious writer named Mia had recently launched a lifestyle blog;...Read More
The Art of Simplicity: A Writer’s Guide 6 min read Writing Tips The Art of Simplicity: A Writer’s Guide Brian Scott December 12, 2024 A young entrepreneur, Ryan, is seated at a large office desk, his fingers poised above the keyboard. He’s been...Read More
How to Write Readable Business Documents in Plain English 15 min read Writing Tips How to Write Readable Business Documents in Plain English Brian Scott December 6, 2024 In the past decade people wrote to impress others, rather than to communicate with them. Many business writers used...Read More
What Every Writer Must Know About Their Readers 11 min read Writing Tips What Every Writer Must Know About Their Readers Brian Scott December 3, 2024 In a bustling coffee shop, a young writer sits hunched over her laptop, her fingers flying across the keyboard....Read More
How to Improve the Readability of Anything You Write 9 min read Writing Tips How to Improve the Readability of Anything You Write Brian Scott November 30, 2024 Writers can score their text with a readability formula to find out beforehand if their readers can read their...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