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 February 27, 2025 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 February 27, 2025 Imagine a grandmother who wants to use her new smartphone but the 500-word user’s manual confuses her. It’s full...Read More
Improve Your Writing Style with Cognitive Load Theory 12 min read Writing Tips Improve Your Writing Style with Cognitive Load Theory Brian Scott February 27, 2025 Mrs. Elaine Harper, a retired English teacher, recently hosted a writer’s workshop at her local library in Tulsa, OK....Read More
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 February 27, 2025 Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) is a concept from psychology that explains how our brains handle information when we learn...Read More