[Stylist] Is there an accessible grammar checker

[anniecms64 at gmail.com]

Hi and welcome to the list. 

What I state here may not be how others execute manuscript editing, but here is how I prep mine:

I use Microsoft word to write it.  I use the spell/grammar check often but do not rely on it for proof reading or fact checking, line editing, only the first step in many. I must also note I do not bother with indenting and skip lines to indicate dialogue, along with quotation marks. The final formatting comes much later. I try to catch the misspellings, the sentence  structure errors, the double spacing and possible punctuation errors after writing a few chapters or short piece.  I use the JAWS text analyzer and the other review options like word count, etc. 

 

Since I listen to the words, I find generally, the pieces tend to flow better and when I read it back I find the tongue twisters and phrases and incongruencies  . 

 

I’ve also gotten better at using the commenting feature with a shared document but I feel it is a bit of a time waster when using JAWS, it’s like being an octopus, remembering all the key combinations, ugh.

 

I haven’t tried a template since writing college papers using an MLA and/or APA style guide. 

I employ a manuscript prep service when my books are ready. I use DLD books for my self-publishing needs. I have been told by DLD that my manuscripts aren’t in horrible shape when they get them, so I am doing something right, I guess, 😊

If I were a braille reader I’d probably catch more discrepancies but I would still want a pro  to review and correct my work.

 

HTH

Annie C.

 

 

 

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Hello:

 

     Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Robert Jaquiss. I just joined this list. I have a manuscript that I want to self publish. I need to get my manuscript mechanically edited. Wanting to keep costs down, I thought to look into Grammarly. What I have read indicates that Grammarly isn’t accessible. Are their any good alternatives? Thank you.

 

Regards,

 

Robert

 

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