Author Joanne Harris calls for more investment in libraries and the arts
Author Joanne Harris has called for the government to invest more money in libraries and the arts, saying that the UK has a "literacy problem." Harris, who was awarded an OBE for services to literature by the Prince of Wales on Tuesday, said that libraries and the arts are "vital" for promoting literacy and creativity.
17 July 2023 by
Dave Child
AI VS Editor: the future of readability
AI VS Editor sounds like some kind of grandiose sci-fi horror film for grammarians. But it’s actually a hot topic in the editing world.
30 June 2023 by Dave Child
Italy’s English ban: Why English is still the language of business
The Italian government has proposed new language legislation. Requiring businesses operating in Italy to use Italian in all internal communications. The legislation is aimed at protecting the Italian language from the dominance of English. But English is the lingua franca of international business.
13 June 2023 by Dave Child
Overcoming common objections to readability
If you're having a hard time convincing a decision maker that readability software is worthwhile, here's how to overcome objections to readability.
30 May 2023 by Dave Child
How to use emotive language to connect with your audience
Emotive language is language that is used to evoke an emotional response from the reader. When used effectively, emotive language can help you connect with your audience on a deeper level and persuade them to take action.
10 May 2023 by Dave Child
Readability in eCommerce
In eCommerce, readability is particularly crucial. Users need to be able to comprehend product descriptions and other important information.
25 April 2023 by Dave Child
The act of verbing a noun
Recently, a lawyer used the term 'straitjacketing' as a verb. Some grammarians were disgruntled. What is verbing and how can we use it effectively?
12 April 2023 by Dave Child
The impact of formal and complex language in government communications
A recent study has found formal government writing improves engagement. We look at what this means for Plain Language.
20 March 2023 by Dave Child
National Proofreading Day: celebrating the pedantic
U.S. National Proofreading Day is celebrated annually on March 8th. This day is dedicated to promoting and encouraging error-free writing.
8 March 2023 by Dave Child
What are sensitivity readers?
The publishing industry has been working to increase diversity and representation which has led to a growing need for sensitivity readers. Sensitivity readers have been in the headlines recently because of the recent editing decisions by Puffin on Roald Dahl.
28 February 2023 by Dave Child
Will ChatGPT replace writers?
ChatGPT stands for Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer. It’s a chatbot capable of a huge variety of writing. We look at the impact on writers.
14 February 2023 by Dave Child
New study shows font readability is very individual
Readable can help you to change your content structure to improve readability. We also follow developments in readable design. This study caught our eye.
25 January 2023 by Dave Child
