Making writing easier to read.
WHAT TO ASK FOR
"Make this clearer without changing the meaning." "Shorten the sentences." "Replace jargon with plain language." "Reorganise so the main point comes first."
WHAT IMPROVES READABILITY
Shorter sentences Common words Active rather than passive construction One idea per sentence Concrete rather than abstract The point before the elaboration
WHAT TO WATCH
Simplification that loses precision. In technical or legal writing, some complexity is necessary.
Specify: "Simplify the language but do not change any technical detail."
READING LEVEL
You can ask for a specific level. Useful for content aimed at a general audience.
Most business writing is unnecessarily complex.
THE TEST
Read it aloud. Anywhere you stumble, a reader will too.
THE MOST COMMON IMPROVEMENT
Breaking long sentences into two.
WHAT AI DOES NOT FIX
Muddled thinking. If the underlying idea is unclear, no amount of rewriting helps.
Clarify the thought first.
