Visualize your sentence length distribution. Discover if your writing has good rhythm and variety.
Varied sentence lengths create a natural rhythm that keeps readers interested and prevents monotony.
Short sentences create urgency. Long sentences slow things down. Mix them to control your writing's pace.
A short sentence after several long ones stands out. Use this technique to emphasize key points.
For most writing, 15-20 words per sentence is ideal. Academic writing can be longer (20-25 words). Marketing copy often uses shorter sentences (10-15 words). The key is variety, not hitting an exact number.
Long sentences aren't inherently bad—they're useful for complex ideas. But sentences over 35 words can be hard to follow. If you have many, consider breaking some up or using punctuation to add pauses.
Monotonous rhythm happens when most sentences are similar lengths. AI-generated text often has this problem. The fix is to deliberately vary your sentences—add some short punchy ones and some longer flowing ones.
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