Hey guys. Can anyone recommend a good tool for checking grammar/puntuation? I have attempted to use the Grammarly.com website - but it is quite pricey. I'm currently using Final Draft 8 and although it has the standard spellchecker etc... It doesn't really have anything to iron out little annoying errors. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks Scott
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As a copywriter, I use Grammarly for an initial proofread, as it will point out some basic issues and it has improved, with regards to syntax issues and incorrect grammar and punctuation. Its suggesti...
Expand commentAs a copywriter, I use Grammarly for an initial proofread, as it will point out some basic issues and it has improved, with regards to syntax issues and incorrect grammar and punctuation. Its suggestions have improved as well. It might not be cheap, but it's much better than a majority of the other add-on software.
However, it's by no means foolproof. Google is your friend - you can check some basic spelling and grammar via its search engine. There are a plethora of grammar guides on there, and you can also utilise online thesaurus' and dictionaries.
Nothing will ever beat a thorough readthrough, even if you use software like Grammarly. And even better than your own set of eyes - a second pair of them is the ultimate way to spot any issues with spelling, grammar and punctuation. Buddy up with a trusted scribe, share and proof each other's work.
https://writerduet.com is great especially if you wind up collaborating as often happens.
Those are good choices. Thanks to Angelina and Pat! Way to share guys!!