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No Reader Reads Beyond 3 — Minutes.
Stop intimidating them with your lengthy stories.
Did you know that the average reader spends less than 15 seconds on an article before deciding whether to stay or leave?
After reading your title, most people immediately check the reading time of your piece. Why?
“Nobody wants to read something when they don’t have time. Most people, even the busiest ones, have barely two minutes to spare.”
When I first started writing on Medium, I struggled with finding the right length for my articles. Some of my early posts were too long and detailed, which led to a low read ratio.
quickly realized that it’s important to balance detail with readability.
While long articles may provide valuable information, they can also intimidate or overwhelm readers.
Take a look at this message:
Writing doesn’t have to be a long, tedious text filled with endless sections that tire readers with too many facts.
