Measure, monitor and manage readability
 | Determine reading level with these tools The first step in managing readability is to measure it. Fortunately, online tools make taking stock of readability easier than ever. Then it’s a matter of bringing down the average number of words per sentence and syllables per word. |
 | What do the numbers mean? From Flesch to Gunning, use indexes to quantify your readability. |
 | Readability score: What does it measure? Sentence, word length top elements of readable copy Readability formulas: Average number of words per sentence and syllables per word are the top components of the Flesch Kincaid Grade Level, the Flesch Reading Ease, the Automated Readability Index and other readability tests. |
 | Benchmark writing samples against the BBC How does your work stack up against popular news sites? Ahead of the pack: Benchmark writing samples against The Huffington Post, The New York Times and popular industry trades to boost readability. |
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 | Model these masters of clear writing Going up! Gain inspiration from rewrites that boost readability scores by 20%, 200% — even 1,200%! |
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 | Websites, books & tools Learn to more about measuring and improving readability. |
 | What writers & others say “Write for the expert, but write so the non-expert can understand.” — Bernard Kilgore, celebrated Wall Street Journal editor |
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