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Writer's Room => Picture Books (PB) => Topic started by: laurie-fishero1 on May 13, 2022, 03:30 PM
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Don't laugh, this is a novice question! Is Grammerly premium worth it for PB editing? I know it is not the same as a professional editor but is it worth it to get started? Thanks
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I have not used it so I don't really have an opinion. I hope others chime in!
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I wouldn't think so. Premium adds things like fluency, word choice and tone -- and you need those to be yours, not from an algorithm.
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Asking my critique partners for help with my grammar and punctuation has been what works for me. Sometimes I'll ask if they can specifically point out any errors. Since I struggle in those areas, it's nice to have partners who are knowledgeable in them.
Also, lately I've been using the website quillbot. So far it's been helpful with my grammar and punctuation. Some of the suggestions aren't always accurate, but for the most part it's been helpful. There are many other free grammar sites you could try.
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Asking my critique partners for help with my grammar and punctuation has been what works for me. Sometimes I'll ask if they can specifically point out any errors. Since I struggle in those areas, it's nice to have partners who are knowledgeable in them.
Also, lately I've been using the website quillbot. So far it's been helpful with my grammar and punctuation. Some of the suggestions aren't always accurate, but for the most part it's been helpful. There are many other free grammar sites you could try.
Thank you Jenny. I have found lots of free online help and also feedback as well. I just feel like I am missing something, probably because I have no idea what I am doing!!!! Lol
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I have the free version of Grammarly and I find it helps most with spelling errors or sometimes phrasing, but that's mostly for very technical writing. When I'm writing something looser and more stylized, I find that I often disagree with Grammarly on comma usage, so it's mostly annoying.
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I've been known to look things up in a grammar textbook. I also use https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html. Look at the menu on the left and click General Writing.
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I have the free version of Grammarly and I find it helps most with spelling errors or sometimes phrasing, but that's mostly for very technical writing. When I'm writing something looser and more stylized, I find that I often disagree with Grammarly on comma usage, so it's mostly annoying.
That is kind of what I think, it feels more formal. They just keep getting in my head, “ I’d only you pay for it your manuscript would be perfect” 😂
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I've been known to look things up in a grammar textbook. I also use https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html. Look at the menu on the left and click General Writing.
So funny I actually have a grammar text but never thought of opening it! Thanks