This is Why Short Form is the Future of Writing

I found that short-form brings more engagement on Medium.

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I found that short-form plays a major role in improving my Medium performance. Want proof? Check my weekly reviews.

And this is why:

1. Readability: Less is more

The average American reads at the level of 7th or 8th grade, while 54% of adults have literacy below 6th-grade level!

• In the short form, you unintentionally lower the readability grade. Even if you don’t check the grade of your writing.

Where to check readability: I use the Hemingway App. It’s free.

2. Instant Engagement

Readers love quick, digestible content.

• Short form grabs attention faster than long form.
• Millennials and Gen Z prefer short concise information.

3. Higher Consumption Rates

Do an experiment: write a short article and a long one. Compare read ratio. It’s higher!

• Short is more likely to be read from start to finish.
• Increases the chances of your content being…