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How to Become a Successful Writer – Where to Start?

Hey, there! I’m Candace Osmond, a #1 International and USA TODAY Bestselling Fiction Author, Award-Winning Content Blogger, and Award-Winning Screenwriter. I’ve got a tip or two about writing if you’re interested. Becoming a professional writer comes with several obstacles and uncertainties. But your chances of becoming a New York Times bestseller or an award-winning blogger aren’t as low as you think. Is becoming an author worth it? Yes, your writing career will succeed if you start off on the right …

Microsoft Editor vs. Grammarly – Which is Better?

by Candace Osmond

Grammarly and Microsoft Editor are two programs that come to mind when it comes to reliable online proofreaders. Although these tools help improve your writing quality, they have relevant differences you should learn. If you have no idea which spelling and grammar checker to use, this guide will help you choose. I’ll compare Microsoft Editor vs. Grammarly based on editing features, extensions and apps, and pricing. How Microsoft Editor and Grammarly Work Microsoft Editor and Grammarly are both spelling and …

11 Best Grammarly Alternatives – Viable Free and Paid Options

by Candace Osmond

Grammarly is a widely used writing tool that checks your grammar, vocabulary, and writing style. However, its free version doesn’t have advanced features, and the premium plan might be too expensive. Many cheap substitutes are available, offering similar grammar reports and analysis. I’ve curated a list of the best Grammarly alternatives you can try. These competitors might appeal to your writing needs more than Grammarly. What is Grammarly? Based on its name, Grammarly is an online grammar checking tool that …

How to Add Grammarly to Microsoft Word

by Candace Osmond

An advanced online grammar and spelling checker can catch any error you type in real-time. But most of these apps operate separately from the word word-processing program. To whoever created the Grammarly add-in for Microsoft Word, you’re a genius! Keep reading to learn the steps to adding Grammarly to Microsoft Word. Can You Add Grammarly to Word? Grammarly is an online grammar checker offering grammar and spelling checks in both free and premium versions. It’s available in a plug-in that …

How to Check Grammar and Spelling in Google Docs

by Candace Osmond

If you use Google Docs for educational and business documents, the grammar check functionality can help with error-free writing. Aside from being free of charge, this tool is also easy to enable from the menu bar. Keep reading to learn how to correct your spelling and grammar using Google Docs. I’ll show you how the built-in checker compares to other online editing tools like Grammarly, ProWritingAid, and Ginger. Features of Google Docs Grammar Checker Google launched Google Docs’ grammar suggestions …

Ginger Grammar Checker Review

by Candace Osmond

Ginger is one of the top online spelling and grammar checkers. Some would say it’s nothing but a cheap, student-friendly version of Grammarly. But it’s unfair to say that Ginger’s excellence is all because of its similarities with the competitor. This Ginger Grammar Checker review will reveal the writing software’s unique features and pros and cons. Find out what makes it different from Grammarly and ProWritingAid! What is Ginger? Ginger is an online spelling and grammar checking tool that checks …

Prowritingaid Review: Is It the Best Editing Program?

by Candace Osmond

As a Bestselling Author, I’ve used ProWritingAid for years. It’s a valuable tool for authors as well as writers of any kind. The difference between successful writers and newbies is that successful writers revise their work, while newbies don’t. They use different online grammar tools to set their style and grammar right for their audience. ProWritingAid is not your typical grammar checker. Find out why many people consider this online editor as their writing mentor! I’ll also give you an …

Grammarly Review 2022 – Is Premium Worth It?

by Candace Osmond

Updated April 13 2022 No matter how much experience they have, professional writers still need spelling and grammar checkers. And Grammarly is currently hitting the charts as the best online writing assistant. But is it for you? Read my review before downloading the online tool and springing for the Premium version. You’ll learn about the features, pricing options, and for whom Grammarly is for. What is Grammarly? Grammarly is the most famous spelling and grammar checker online. Over 10 million …

Man of the cloth

by Grammarist

Man of the cloth is an idiom that is hundreds of years old. An idiom is a commonly used word, group of words, or phrase that has a figurative meaning that is not easily deduced from its literal definition. Often using descriptive imagery or metaphors, common idioms are words and phrases used in the English language in order to convey a concise idea, and are often spoken or are considered informal or conversational. English idioms can illustrate emotion more quickly …

Sleep like a top

by Grammarist

Sleep like a top is an idiom that has been in use for hundreds of years; it is mostly used in British English. An idiom is a commonly used word, group of words, or phrase that has a figurative meaning that is not easily deduced from its literal definition. Often using descriptive imagery or metaphors, common idioms are words and phrases used in the English language in order to convey a concise idea, and are often spoken or are considered …

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