This is the only software I know that will tell me whether I’ve done that. (It’s the sixth item in the list of numbers.) I always aim to keep my average between 14 and 18 words. It tells you the average length of sentences in your entire piece of writing. But even though it doesn’t have all the jazzy colours, it’s still handy. This software might seem like a waste of time after the Hemingway app. Readable writing usually clocks in at grade to 7 to 9.Ģ- Readability stats : Just copy and paste your writing into the blank box on this page and hit “process text” to see the results. Be aware that the goal is not to hit grade 12 or higher. Even better, the software tells you what grade level your writing achieves. Purple refers to unnecessarily complex words or phrases. Yellow means they’re a little bit hard to read. Then, hit the “edit” button (also top right) and the software will colour-code your sentences. You can simply use it at no charge online.) Begin by clicking on the box saying “write” (top right) and enter your text onto the screen. (You don’t need to buy the desktop version. Read about it briefly here, or just give it a whirl.
I use it every day and teach it in just about every workshop I lead. Here are my favourites: Get some help writing betterġ- The Hemingway App : This is one of the most useful pieces of software I’ve ever discovered. I do too, but the good news is there are lots of tools, tricks and techniques that don’t cost a cent that can help you do your job better and faster. Here’s a digest of great no-cost tools for writers…ĭo you ever feel that there’s just not enough time in your day to accomplish everything you need to do… Especially the writing?Īlmost every writer feels this way at one point or another. The Internet allows us to do so much at absolutely no charge. The price of groceries is rising these days.