Plain language at PLAIN 2019: Readable goes to Oslo
Readable headed to the most important plain language event of the year. What does PLAIN stand for and how did the conference remind us of our core values?
3 October 2019 by
Laura Kelly
Subscriber focus: How does Candi Williams ensure clarity in her content design?
Readability is a key part of Candi Williams' content design strategy. How does this content expert use Readable to achieve her writing goals?
29 August 2019 by Laura Kelly
Top essay mistakes in academic writing – and how to avoid them
It’s easy to feel insecure as an academic writer. After all, you’re writing about big ideas. How can you avoid common stylistic pitfalls in your essay?
19 August 2019 by Laura Kelly
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
Privacy policies are a disaster
We’ve long championed clear communication throughout content and privacy policies are no different. The New York Times took a look at 150 policies, most were an incomprehensible disaster.
14 June 2019 by
Steve Linney
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
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
