Count sentences and analyze sentence length. Find long sentences that may need splitting for clarity.
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Aim for 15-20 words per sentence on average. Mix short and long for rhythm.
If a sentence is over 25 words, consider splitting it into two.
Scholarly writing often has longer sentences, but clarity should never suffer.
Online readers prefer shorter sentences. Keep most under 20 words.
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Long sentences lose readers. This is not opinion - it is backed by readability research going back decades. The sentence counter shows you exactly where your writing stands so you can make adjustments before publishing.
The sweet spot for most content is 15-20 words per sentence on average. That does not mean every sentence should be 17 words. Mix short punchy statements with longer explanations. The variety keeps readers engaged while the average keeps content accessible.
Web readers skim. They do not read every word. Shorter sentences create more natural break points where scanning eyes can land. When your average sentence length creeps past 25 words, readers start bouncing.
Academic and technical writing can sustain longer sentences because readers are invested in the material. But even scholarly journals have found that clearer writing gets cited more often. Complexity of ideas does not require complexity of sentence structure.
Use this tool to analyze your draft, find your longest sentences, and decide which ones need splitting. Often the fix is simple: find the word and in the middle of a long sentence and replace it with a period.
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