Reviews for The art of readable writing

The average rating for The art of readable writing based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2009-04-11 00:00:00 Michael Olszowka This is a rather important and influential book that has somehow become extremely obscure. Actually, if you read it, you'll understand how modern English has evolved along the simpler, more conversational way it has become. This book is so influential, if you go on spell check on Microsoft Word, you click in the box that says, "readability", and get the Flesch scale which is based off this book. Aside from it's importance, it was a smooth and insightful read. If you're looking to improve your writing, don't just pick up Strunk and Wagnel, pick this up, too.

Review # 2 was written on 2016-01-03 00:00:00 Jorge Castillo In this straightforward guide to clear, readable writing, Flesch instructs four essential guidelines: • know your audience • be concrete and specific • incorporate anecdote • write simply as if conversing There are a number of examples and refinements on each of these principles, and they are presented in just the manner he preaches. His points are no less valid today than they were when the book was published in 1949.