You’re Allowed to Make It Easier to Read

Somewhere along the line, many of us were taught that impressive writing had to sound… well, impressive. Long words. Formal tone. Sentences that meander like a river with no map.

But in the real world, especially in business, clarity is not a compromise - It’s leadership.

When you make your writing easier to read, you’re not “dumbing it down.” You’re making it accessible. You’re respecting your reader’s time, energy, and attention. You’re choosing effectiveness over ego.

This is especially important in professional communication. Whether you're explaining a new idea, writing to your team, or presenting to clients, clear writing reflects clear thinking. It shows confidence, not insecurity. It says: I understand this well enough to say it simply.

And here's the secret: making things easy to read is hard. It takes more thought, not less. It takes editing. It takes empathy.

Accessibility isn't just about font size or colour contrast, it's about communication that includes rather than excludes. When you write clearly, you make space for more people to understand you, connect with your message, and act on it. That’s quiet leadership at its best: thoughtful, inclusive, and powerful in its simplicity.

So yes, you’re allowed to use short sentences. You’re allowed to use everyday language. You’re allowed to make it easier to read.

Because when people understand you, they trust you. And when they trust you, things move forward.

Contact: Kerry Philps

E-Mail: readingcorner@literary-escape.co.uk

Company: Literary Escape Editorial Services

Tags: #Leadership #Editing Matters #Clear Communication #Professional Writing #Accessible Writing #Business Writing #Kerry Philps