May 17, 2012

Write for Readability

Craft messages that get read, understood & remembered

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More than 60 years of research shows that making your copy easier to read improves:

  • Readership: More people read the piece.
  • Perseverance: People read more of it.
  • Comprehension: They understand it better.
  • Speed: They read faster.
  • Retention: They remember it longer.

In this session, you will learn:

  • The top 2 ways to increase readability
  • 4 components of more readable messages
  • 7 steps for making your copy easier to read
  • 6 tips for increasing comprehension
  • 9 tools for measuring, managing and reporting reading ease
  • 3 bonus tips for boosting readability
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