I argue in the book version of “Writing Tools” that the writer uses sentence length to determine the pace of the story. In other words, the writer may want the reader to move fast, or to go slow, and ...

Let's talk about sentences. For the past several hundred years, the average English written sentence has been almost certainly getting shorter. (You can get a start on the data by checking out this ...

Sentences that snatch our readers’ attention get positive results. Whether you’re back working in the office or still in your jim-jams, no one has the time or inclination to slog through a convoluted ...

The way we structure our sentences will have a big impact on the way our audiences digest the story we’re telling. In this guide, we’ll share four tips from English grammar experts to help make your ...