Watch your tone – how to write content that connects
We all know the phrase: “It’s not what you say, it’s the way you say it.” How can you connect to your reader on a personal level?
5 August 2019 by
Laura Kelly
6 things I’ve learned from 6 months in customer success
It’s hard to believe I’ve already been a Customer Success Champion at Readable for half a year. What have I learned so far from managing customer success for a SaaS?
26 July 2019 by Laura Kelly
This is what happens when your brain recognizes fantastic readability
Readability has become widely recognized as an SEO-approved tool. But, what about the audience who drive this optimization for Google, and why does the brain love a readable sentence?
17 June 2019 by Laura Kelly
Are you using the active voice in your content?
What is the active voice, and how can Readable’s passive voice detector help you maintain it?
31 May 2019 by Laura Kelly
The Lensear Write readability formula
The Lensear Write readability formula is suited to creative writing and internal comms. Find out how it's calculated and how you can use it.
3 May 2019 by Laura Kelly
Readability at the UN: why is speech clarity important?
Readability is of great importance when writing speeches and communicating with others. How are the principles of readability used at the UN?
23 April 2019 by Laura Kelly
The Lix and Rix readability formulas
Lix and Rix are readability formulas which evaluate non-English languages. Find out how this international solution works and how you can best use it.
14 April 2019 by Laura Kelly
Why is newspaper readability important?
Newspapers remain a cornerstone of journalism. They’re still read by many, especially online. But, which news outlets are writing the most readable online content, and why is it important that they do?
9 April 2019 by Laura Kelly
The Fry readability graph
The Fry formula is one of several developed in the 1960s for speed and efficiency. Find out how this graph can help you improve your readability.
8 April 2019 by Laura Kelly
The IELTS test
IELTS is a standardised proficiency test. It can be used to reach a global audience. Find out how IELTS is calculated and how you can best use it.
1 April 2019 by Laura Kelly
What can content writers learn from novelists?
Content writing and marketing is an art just like any other. If you write badly, you can sacrifice reader engagement and valuable leads. But, what lessons can you learn from novelists and apply to your content?
29 March 2019 by Laura Kelly
The Powers Sumner Kearl formula
The Powers Sumner Kearl formula was developed in the 1950s by a group of readability experts. Find out how you can use it to improve your writing.
27 March 2019 by Laura Kelly
