For most communicators, the answer is yes
Chances are, your sentences are too long.
And that’s a problem.
Because if your sentences are too long, your readers can’t understand them. According to the American Press Institute’s research, sentences averaging:
- 8 words or less get 100% comprehension
- 14 words get 90% comprehension
- 44 words get less than 10% comprehension
If you need to bring your writing skills up to speed contact me. I’ll help you and your team members use out-of-the-box, proven-in-the-lab approaches.