How to write with confidence
Hedge words smooth the edges of our communication. They can also be evasive. How can we reduce them to sound confident in our writing?
1 April 2021 by
Laura Kelly
The art of the carousel – Instagram readability in action
Readable social media means better engagement. We’ll explore how Instagram’s carousel feature is used as a slideshow to break down complex information.
17 March 2021 by Laura Kelly
World Book Day 2021 – Readable’s team picks
This year's World Book Day theme is 'share a story'. Our team of book lovers is doing just that, answering some questions about their recent reads.
3 March 2021 by Laura Kelly
A very Victorian guide to letter writing
Writing letters is becoming a lost art. But, in an era of “Zoom fatigue” and “doomscrolling”, receiving correspondence away from the screen can be a real delight. Why not learn from those who did it best?
17 February 2021 by Laura Kelly
The science of swearing
Why do we swear? We’ll outline some of the science behind swearing. Read until the end to find out how cursing could actually be good for you.
5 February 2021 by Laura Kelly
Joe Biden’s inauguration speech: full transcript and analysis
In January 2021, Joe Biden officially became the 46th president of the United States. We will do a full readability analysis of his inaugural speech.
22 January 2021 by Laura Kelly
Historical quotes on readability
The concept of plain language is centuries old. We’ll highlight some great quotes about readability throughout history and what they can teach us.
7 January 2021 by Laura Kelly
Forgotten festive English words we need to use this season
As a gift to our fellow word nerds, we’ve compiled some amazing and little-known festive English words.
16 December 2020 by Laura Kelly
How to use buzzword and cliché detection to craft impactful content
There is a fine line between using industry jargon and falling into the trap of buzzwords and clichés. Here’s how to be more mindful of them to improve your writing.
4 December 2020 by Laura Kelly
A transcript analysis of Joe Biden’s powerful victory speech
Readability is key in political language. Readable will analyse how Joe Biden uses plain language to reach a vast and divided nation.
9 November 2020 by Laura Kelly
Strategies for effective editing
Editing your writing is something you need to do strategically to be successful. Here are some pointers to help you edit with purpose and confidence.
21 October 2020 by Laura Kelly
Natasha will help you make your content succeed
Natasha shares her thoughts on joining the Readable team and the importance of clear communication.
8 October 2020 by
Natasha Horrelt
