Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog
Originally posted as the Dun Writin’—Now Whut? series on this blog, EDITING 101 is a weekly refresher series for some of you and brand new for others.
Courtesy ofAdirondack Editing
Sentence Length
There is no standard sentence length, but it’s still an important factor to consider when revising or editing your manuscript. A sentence can be as short as one word: “What?” On the other end, there are whole books written in one sentence only. Apparently, the current verified world record holder for the longest sentence is Jonathan Coe’s The Rotters Club, published in 2001, contains a sentence with 13,955 words.I don’t recommend this.
According to the blog “Readability Monitor”, “ Based on several studies, press associations in the USA have laid down a readability table. Their survey shows readers find sentences of 8 words or less very easy to read; 11 words, easy; 14 words fairly easy…
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Thanks for re-blogging Viv 😀
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You’re very welcome, Chris! Sorry I haven’t been doing much; we bought a new house and have busy packing. Once we’re settled I’ll start sharing more again. Have a lovely Sunday! @v@ ❤
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“Good Health to enjoy” your new home Viv 😀
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