Will StyleWriter cure all my writing faults?

Will StyleWriter cure all my writing faults?

It will cure the common poor writing habits found in most writing. However, StyleWriter does not replace your spelling checker or your grammar checker. We assume you’ll have your word processor’s spelling checker running when you draft your document.

Instead of duplicating the features you have already built in to your word processor, StyleWriter concentrates on finding thousands of style faults and checking for good English usage.

There are other areas StyleWriter cannot help with—no computer program can. For example, StyleWriter cannot tell you how to plan your document or arrange your sections. It cannot tell you if the content you have chosen is good or bad. One reviewer of StyleWriter summed it up well: “StyleWriter will show you how to write anything in a clear, concise and readable style. However, if you write nonsense, it will show you how to write clear, concise and readable nonsense.”

To understand StyleWriter’s philosophy, run our demonstration.

Is StyleWriter the same as my grammar checker?

No. There’s no need to replace the spelling checker and grammar checker in your word processor. Although using these programs may pick up one or two mistakes, they do not make you a better writer. Besides, we all know how annoying grammar checkers are to use.

StyleWriter, uses a sophisticated and comprehensive database to match patterns in your writing style. Because it does not parse the sentence, the program is quick, working through about a page of text a second and displaying and analyzing all style and possible usage problems throughout the document. This also means there are few, if any, false errors highlighted.

“StyleWriter especially impressed me in flagging only a handful of false errors that are so common with grammar checkers. Its advice was intelligent, and it came across as a practical and effective aid to good clear writing.”
PC Plus Magazine

Does StyleWriter encourage a standard writing style?

No, just the opposite. StyleWriter frees up your style to help you express yourself in your own words - clearly and concisely. If you study most business letters or government reports, you'll find they have a standard writing style. It is typically, dull, long-winded, passive and boring. By removing these bad habits, you let readers concentrate on the document's content and absorb the information presented. Using plain English does not mean everyone's writing must sound the same as there's no single right way to express an idea. There's plenty of room for individual style, rhetoric and imaginative writing. So let StyleWriter help you get rid of your poor writing habits and help you express yourself clearly in your own words.

How can StyleWriter edit different documents such as a technical report, essay or business plan?

Good question. StyleWriter encourages you to write clearly and concisely - characteristics of all good technical reports, essays and business plans. You can select a writing task style that rates different documents in different ways. By cutting out the verbiage and simplifying the style of any document, the program encourages the style that underlies every piece of good writing. But if you write a technical report, StyleWriter will not stop you using specialist terms as these are usually necessary for writing precise information.

What word processors does StyleWriter work with?

StyleWriter works with all versions of Word for Windows. It also works with WordPerfect and AmiPro. You can also use StyleWriter with any Windows application through the clipboard. You need to have Windows 95 or later.

Does StyleWriter explain the editing techniques fully?

Yes. The program advises you of the style problem it finds and offers you some immediate advice. For example, if it highlights the word ‘utilize’ it says it is a complex word and you could replace it with ‘use’. You can click on the category ‘Complex Words’ and the program will offer you more advice on why you should prefer simpler words to complex words.

Click to see sample help screenshot 1

For more advanced editing techniques, such as editing passive verbs, the help screens are essential when you first use the program. You can look at the help screen for specific advice on the editing techniques.

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The help screens, which you can also call up from within your word processor when you are drafting your document, also include writing tips of writing tasks and writing style.

Click to see sample help screenshot 3

Does StyleWriter look at different writing tasks?

Yes. You can select from 12 different writing tasks depending on your document. When you choose a task, StyleWriter adjusts your writing score ratings.

Click to see sample help screenshot 4

Is there a 30-day, money-back guarantee?

Yes. If you have a genuine reason to return the program, we’ll refund your money.

Plain English

Will using plain English make all writing sound the same?

Is plain English or plain language too simple for my readers?

No. Many people think plain means simple, boring or childish. Plain English means clear English. Think of plain English editing as cutting out the complexity and redundancy in your writing to leave a clear, streamlined and flowing style your audience can read effortlessly. It’s the writing style of the best professional writers and communicators.

Will using plain English make all writing sound the same?

Using plain English does not mean everyone’s writing must sound the same. Writers will express ideas differently, but all writing, especially business and government writing, must still be clear. Writing in plain English means keeping to commonsense principles to produce a clear document.

Variety comes from writers keeping to clear expression, but choosing different content, vocabulary, examples and analogies and so on.

Good editing simply removes the bad style habits so your individual writing style can shine through. There’s plenty of room for individual style, rhetoric and imaginative writing. So let StyleWriter help you get rid of your poor writing habits and let you express yourself in your own words.

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