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Our #1 Choice is WhiteSmoke.WhiteSmoke Writer 2010 is a fully-featured tool for all writing applications – casual or professional. It is very reliable, works across many OS and browser platforms and is backed up with great service and support. Not only are WhiteSmoke's editorial tools the most advanced by far, but one of its greatest features is that you compose your text in the program. Then to correct you merely hit one key (F2) and everything is intelligently done for you - instantly. You don’t have to compose in another word processor, then copy and paste into the proofreading program for correction, and then copy and past paste back into your word processor. In addition, WhiteSmoke is a well-established company and their product portfolio, including a variety of writing software versions, other complimentary offerings (multi-lingual Translator, English Lessons, Dyslexia) and their outstanding support level speak for themselves. And finally, the license is a one time payment and lasts for a lifetime. The updates are automatic and free of charge. An additional license for use on another laptop or desktop is often highly discounted. And if you are still uncertain, they offer a free trial. In our opinion, WhiteSmoke is by far the best-valued program. Our #2 Choice is RightWriter.This is a good tool but to make corrections you need to copy and paste (or drag and drop) text from your word processor to RightWriter. Then once the necessary corrections are identified, you need to return to your original document in your word processor to make the corrections. The program’s statements for what needs to be corrected can be very detailed. This can be an advantage or disadvantage. If you are focused on learning, all the information is there. If you just want to edit quickly, the information from RightWriter can be overwhelming. The program does not have the full complement of features and tools compared to WhiteSmoke. RightWriter is the most favorably priced program though. Our #3 Choice is Grammarly.The Grammarly online grammar checker is a competent, thorough and accurate application and is easy to use. The interface is simple and easy to use. On the downside, Grammarly claims to be free. However, only a 7-day trial is free. Even with this, you must pay up front and then Grammarly will refund if you cancel within seven days. Also the trial does not let you use the program fully – you must submit your text and then you will receive a report of how many errors were in the text. It does not correct your text or show you exactly where the errors are located. Grammarly is not a full software package. It is merely and add-in with limited offline functionality. It does not offer tutorial or lessons. Feedback on errors is very detailed, but you can choose to view a shorter explanation. Grammarly relies on context to analyze your writing so you must submit a minimum of a full paragraph for analysis. More Information:When you use any of these programs as a grammar checker, spell checker or text enhancer, you will be “killing two birds with one stone” – immediately improving your written work and also learning correct forms of grammar, spelling, punctuation and better ways of forming and presenting your thoughts (style enhancement). Plus your program will intelligently select the proper word to use when two (or more) words sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings. An example is the words “there,” “their” and “they’re” – which is the correct word in your application? Your grammar software program will know, even if you aren’t sure. Regardless of your English writing proficiency - from being “writing challenged” to being a professional writer - you can benefit from having any of these English writing programs as a powerful tool in your writer’s toolbox. All will correct your grammar, spelling and punctuation errors, as well as suggest alternate words for better meaning. In addition all will suggest style enhancements to optimize the effectiveness of your written words. Now you can relax, and write like a pro. If English is your second language, these writing enhancement software programs will help you learn good English while they help you write even better English.And using good grammar improves all of your writing – whether it’s casual, business or creative writing. Good writing is a skill that is tremendously useful and valuable because many people can read your words and form impressions about you from what you write. |
