Behind the scenes: Why we do what we do
Your work is a huge part of your life. To truly achieve the best you can, you need to enjoy what you are doing. At readable.io, we are fortunate to love what we do.
3 October 2018 by
Steve Linney
Music to write to
Creating content while listening to music goes hand in hand. We’ve pulled together an eclectic playlist of chilled out music, with laid back beats, that help our creative process. Hopefully, it will help you too.
3 October 2018 by Steve Linney
NHS doctors told to use ‘plain English’
Doctors are being told to adopt readability practices and write letters to patients that they can understand.
4 September 2018 by Steve Linney
10 content marketing hacks every business needs to know
Every brand needs to be trusted and content marketing is the way to do it. When executed well, it will give your brand a personality that customers want to engage with. When content misses the mark, you’ll waste time, money and opportunities for growth.
31 August 2018 by Steve Linney
How to use readability as a social media tool
Social media and readability go hand in hand. Short, clear messages are the key to both. But, that’s not always easy to do. Follow our how-to guide and you’ll soon be writing killer social posts.
31 August 2018 by Steve Linney
How to swear like the old days
Modern English lets us down when it comes to swearing. What words from old English can bring back the shock factor?
31 August 2018 by Steve Linney
Making sense of grammar – when nouns and verbs look alike
English has such odd little quirks tucked away in random spots. For native speakers, it comes as second nature to speak and write in certain ways. But, when you stop to really think about what you just said or wrote, it makes no sense. Why are certain things are said or written in that way?
2 August 2018 by
Dave Child
Four words from German that English really needs
The German language can be soft and even melodious at times. Here are some examples of German's more lyrical side.
2 August 2018 by Dave Child
Common word crimes and how to avoid them
Understanding how English fits together is the key to good grammar and great readability.
28 June 2018 by Steve Linney
Reading in a crisis: readability of risk communication
To understand a message, it needs to be readable to be understood. But what happens if you're in a high stress situation?
28 June 2018 by
Ruth Colmer
Unusual American town names
English is known for interesting oddities, including some fabulous American town names. From the obscure to the sublime, it makes traveling through the US even more interesting.
1 June 2018 by Steve Linney
Readable grammar 101: How to use there, their and they’re
Confusing ‘there’, ‘their’ and ‘they’re’ is a common grammar mistake. Learn how to tell the difference between these words so you can use them correctly.
16 May 2018 by
Laura Kelly
