Get the best out of your content when writing?

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December 25, 2017, 7:12 pm

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I know many may suffer from spelling mistakes when creating and writing content. This often happens if you try to rush or typo errors. But a great and brilliant way to auto correct this instantly is using the Google Chrome Extension for free called Grammarly. So if your poor at spelling or suffer from a lot of typos because you are trying to type fast then Grammarly can actually help fix your errors.

Once you installed this extension, once you start typing anything online whether on here or blogging. Then once this plugin well Google Chrome extension is active then when you type if you do a spelling error or typos to the wrong punctuation then Grammarly will underline these words and let you click them to auto correct them. How brilliant is that especially if your a content writer, blogger or freelancer than this can come in handy.

But also don't rush anyway, take your time and relax enjoy what you are doing. When you enjoy it you come out with much more powerful results.

Hope this helps as a writer I will try and post some more tips soon.

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mildredtabitha

mildredtabitha

Thanks for sharing this. I am also using this extension on my smartphone. It is easy now than ever when I write with chrome. The only mistake I might make is missing out on words but everything else has no typing errors. It is also good for those who type too fast and have no time to check errors.

I will be looking forward to reading more tips from you.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

I think grammarly has been planning on getting the android version of the application running soon because I always get their emails on the progress they are making so far, hopefully by 2018, we will be enjoying grammarly on Android phones.

9 years ago

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Barida

Barida

I'm wondering how you were able to put Grammarly on your smartphone. I've tried to do that in the past, but I was told it's nor yet out for the mobile version.

9 years ago

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

@Brida Patience my friend, just be a little more calm for them, I definitely believe that they have a good reason why it's not yet out in Android version. It's best they do it well than rush it only to have setbacks and start all over again. What do you think?

9 years ago

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juliejane2018

juliejane2018

i have been writing stories and blog for quiet sometime now but my mother always telling me i did it the wrong way. i am so conscious with this kind of passion because i am afraid to be discriminated for telling what i think. where can i get ideas on how to start writing properly and the correct lays of sentences. something that can help me develop.

9 years ago

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mildredtabitha

mildredtabitha

You don't need to put it. The chrome software has its own tool for correcting grammar mistakes. I mean the software has its own extension with the app.

The explanation from the original post about"underlining in red made me realize it is automatic for chrome.

9 years ago

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Barida

Barida

I don't think the correction tool on Chrome is like Grammarly. It is just like that even when you're on other browsers which is different.

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mar06

mar06

To be honest I'm not fond of writing because I'm bad at that. I don't have a good penmanship because I not kind of person who is good at doing it. But I guess the good way of improving penmanship is just to practice and practice until you made it and you may attend those seminars about penmanship. I think that's the good way of enhancing our writing skills.

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mildredtabitha

mildredtabitha

But with chrome, the handwriting doesn't matter. You just have to use the keyboard. When you type in faster and make errors, most errors will automatically be corrected and the remaining ones will be underlined in red

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Corzhens

Corzhens

With the digital technology, penmanship or handwriting doesn't matter much anymore. What you should learn is the typing on the keyboard because if you are good at it then you can be a good writer since it is like motor skills you are using when you type. That means you can enhance what you are writing about since you can focus more on the topic and the information that you want to share.

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treecko142

treecko142

The advances in technology have pushed the need for more people to rely on digital rather than manual, so penmanship doesn't have to be an issue nowadays.

8 years ago

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Barida

Barida

I've made use of Grammarly while I was using the laptop to work and it has been a great way to enjoy working without spelling errors. One more thing is that one can be able to join the premium package that can do much more for a writer.

9 years ago

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

Did you ever try the premium package while using it on your laptop? If you did, how was it? I'm planning on doing so, that's why I'm asking. Please get back to me as soon as possible.

Thanks,
Martins.

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Barida

Barida

Hello,

I never tried the premium package on my laptop and the reason was that I never felt it's needed considering some things that I was doing then. I just make use of the free package and nothing more.

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Judas2018

Judas2018

I like most writers make mistakes or errors when writing. But luckily for me, I am a proofreading junkie. I always go over what I write multiple times to cleanse it o most if not all errors. It also gives me an opportunity to rephrase a few things if necessary as well.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

@Judas2018 That's really a good one. It takes patience to go back and read what you wrote before posting. It's a habit you start early and it stays with you. If not, that's why most people find doing like you do really difficult.

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Judas2018

Judas2018

Most writers go back and read what they've written. Or at least they should. I mean you wanna know how it sounds, right? As a person who might be reading your article could misconstrue something you wrote or take it differently than what you were trying to project. It's always best to read something from start to finish after you've penned it. To make sure your readers are truly getting the 'best' version.

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JoeMilford

JoeMilford

Judas2018,
I am like you--I do still, however, miss things from time to time in my writing. I think there is no ap or robot or A.I. which will ever take the place of just knowing your own mistakes, which you typically make, and also knowing that you must do a strong revision and tough objective proofread upon yourself. The way we edit and rephrase things, as you put it, is a personal stamp and style in our work, and I think that every piece of writing is won in the edit and not in the draft.

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Judas2018

Judas2018

We all miss things in our writing, which is perfectly normal. The trick is to correct those mistakes before your article or piece goes public. While cutting down even more on the mistakes and missteps in the next edition.

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DenisP

DenisP

This is why I never put 100% of my faith into any sort of proofreading program or extension. I'm not saying that they aren't useful, because even the most experienced writer is going to make common mistakes every now and again. But I find that these extensions tend to be more useful for correcting spelling errors than grammar. I proofread absolutely every piece of content I put out there, and while a program may be spot on in catching spelling errors, it isn't uncommon for me to catch mistakes in grammar that the program let slip by or was just doing things too closely "by the books."

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Baburra

Baburra

I also love proofreading as it is a pet peeve of mine to see grammatical and spelling errors in writing, especially when it is present in a popular site or company. I even once thought of making it a job but ultimately decided against it since I am very picky about what I read. I think tools like this are very useful for those that want or need them but to me it's probably just going to be more of a supplement as I prefer doing my own proofreading.

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JoeMilford

JoeMilford

I think that proofreading is an absolute must! Sure, we can all miss things here and there and make mistakes, but the writer who does not proofread at all is an amateur, to a degree, I think. There are so many different kinds of mistakes that we can make in our writing that it is overwhelming at times, so we need to always try to catch as many of those errors as we can (and hopefully catch all of them) before we present or post our content to an audience.

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Lucienne

Lucienne

Proofreading is an essential part of professional writing. Whether a piece is 50 words or 200,000 words long it must be read, re-read and then read again. However, familiarity with our own work can cause us to miss glaring faults. A good tip to overcome this problem is to read the piece out of order.

For example, if the piece is short (100 words or less) tackle it a sentence at a time starting with the last sentence. Read each sentence from the last word to the first. This takes away the meaning of the words and focusses on spelling, typos and missed or misplaced words. Then re-read each sentence out of order.

The same method can be used for long pieces - even novels. The best way to work on a long piece is to take random paragraphs and proof them using the reading from the end to the beginning method. First of all, read the whole paragraph this way, then each sentence, then each sentence out of order.

When proofreading the goal is to correct technical faults (spelling, typos, punctuation etc) and the content and/or meaning of the piece is not relevant. Content, pacing, word choice, structure, the excision of adverbs, adjectives and clichés etc are dealt with during the editing process.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

Grammarly is very good when it comes to making a good content writing. It helps eliminate errors and mistakes in your work thereby making it easy to read and understand as well as well appreciated. I have used it couple of times in my laptop but never on my smartphone.

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Barida

Barida

The good part is that one can continue with the article writing and come back to make corrections later which is really good for the software. I have a good experience with Grammarly then.

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Steve5

Steve5

I've been using Grammarly for years now. It's one of the most effective free editing software. I'm really satisfied with its services as a user. They help improve my writing and spot errors in my early drafts. I'll continue supporting their online service.

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JoeMilford

JoeMilford

I have heard of this application, and I should most likely be using it because I am so apt to make mistakes. However, I have also heard some negative things about it, here and there. Apparently, it does not catch "everything", but it is so good that it catches all of the most common errors, and I think that is helpful for all of us. I have never used this on my phone, but I can see how this would be an awesome app to have for myself and many of us. I think it would also be a great app for my students to use as well in their general communications from their phones.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

Yeah, the application is really very good when it comes to working on a laptop or desktop computers. It gives you a huge edge in putting down good error free writing that would be pleasing to read, unlike some works one find almost impossible to read because of grammatical errors and fragments in grammar.

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Baburra

Baburra

I've heard this name a lot before so I am guessing it really is a great tool. However, I am just too used to doing things the old fashioned way which is to just rely on the spellcheck provided by the software and as of now it has served me well enough. I am not averse to discovering new things and tools though so I probably will give this a try especially since it is just an extension anyway and those are way easy to install and uninstall. Thanks a lot for the tip.

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Tronia

Tronia

You really should try out Grammarly. It is basically sort of like a software or a tool if you want to see it like that but to make it more convenient they developed it as an extension.

You said you use spell checking software but Grammarly is hands down the best one I have ever tried. It isn't just spell checking but also grammar itself such as tenses etc.

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Baburra

Baburra

Thanks for the extra push and recommendation. I actually will probably test it out since it's free anyway and as much as I want to feel proud about my own skill for writing I know and I'm sure I am not perfect and probably have some mistakes in my tenses and punctuation sometimes so I'm guessing this will not only help me correct them but also help me learn to write better too.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

Old fashioned way is good if you are good at it but from what I can tell you, grammarly offers a lot more than just spellchecking. It roots out fragmentation in sentences and much more.

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Tronia

Tronia

I'm a huge fan of Grammarly extension as well. I have been using it for a couple of months now and I can't imagine not using it, haha. It's just so helpful when you're typing. You know that if you make any sort of spelling mistakes, tenses, etc., Grammarly will double check the text and you can correct it in two seconds.

One thing though always read through the suggestions for the "correct" term that Grammarly offers. It isn't always perfect Get the best out of your content when writing?

Get the best out of your content when writing?

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Barida

Barida

I think 10% of the corrections ain't cool and that's as a result of some words that are not yet on their page. This is the reason most of the times, there is an option to add to the dictionary.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

You definitely wouldn't have to rely on grammarly extension 200% to do everything for you. There are cases where you step in and show you aren't an empty skull because it's still a human being that is updating the database of grammarly.

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Judas2018

Judas2018

I've used grammarly once or twice but mostly just to check the spelling of difficult words or terms. To ensure I have the spelling correct. Most of the time I do, other times I'm a letter or two off from the actual spelled format.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

You are absolutely a good user of grammarly extension and from your comment, it shows you definitely enjoy using the it just like I do myself.

Working without it makes my work a lot difficult for me because I would be taking too long to proofread my work.

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Adesuwa08

Adesuwa08

Funny enough I am just hearing about it, I never got news nor updates about this kind of improvement before, I think I will check it out and see. On a normal day all I do is check if my spellings are correct in the dictionary, that's if my phone keyboard doesn't show any red lines for corrections, it is really stressful to follow such process that's why I need to check it out.

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Soulwatcher

Soulwatcher

I use Grammarly extension as well and I try to only write at night and on a full stomach. Because otherwise, I make too many mistakes because my mind is too distracted by other things instead of my writing.

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Judas2018

Judas2018

Never good to write on an empty stomach. If you don't have any access to your desired food at that time, a bottled water and a piece of fruit will do the trick.

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JoeMilford

JoeMilford

I think that this is interesting--I write when I am hungry all of the time--I guess that I do forget to eat if I am on a really long tear of writing that is particularly engaging. I know there have been a lot of great works produced by the so-called "starving artists", but it is most likely true that the more energy you have, hence from having food, the more likely you will be able to produce better work.

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DenisP

DenisP

"One thing though always read through the suggestions for the "correct" term that Grammarly offers. It isn't always perfect."

I was just going to ask if it has any noteworthy issues. I haven't used Grammarly yet, so I'm not at all familiar with it. The thing is though, that I'm quite reluctant to rely on a grammar check program, more so than I am with spell checkers. Spell checking extensions are pretty straight forward; you spell a word wrong, and it corrects it. Grammar checkers on the other hand, aren't as reliable. I've noticed that programs sometimes let grammar mistakes slip if the words seem like they might be appropriately used in a sentence, even if they aren't. Mistakes like that don't get by a human proofreader.

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treecko142

treecko142

Grammarly is definitely a great extension for Chrome, and it really helps you do a quick correction of any spelling or grammatical errors, especially over the net where you don't really check whatever you're typing too much.

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