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Useful resources for writers

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 The beauty of writing is in the accessibility to everyone. All you need is a laptop or pen. Some people have own diaries, some write articles for websites or run blogs, some of them create unique and catchy advertisement titles. These people always want their writings to be better. There is a list of useful resources for writers. They are indispensable helpers for those who want to become a wordsmith.

1.    Grammarly

       Yes. English sometimes is tricky enough. Even skilled and popular writers order editing from time to time. Grammarly is not a panacea, but it is able to highlight your basic grammar problems. In addition, it helps to detect typing errors that are the sin of every writer.

         A little helper that helps me to save my face when I send another email to the boss. - Anthony I.

2.    Book Butchers

Here you can find a team of professional editors and proofreaders. Just give them your book and they will do the rest. Book Butchers will turn your writings into a sharp piece that won’t be criticized for technical mistakes.

        This service helped me to do my assignment so splendidly that it was forwarded to the writer's contest. - Jerry G.

 

3.    Dragon by Nuance

 I wrote that a laptop or pen is everything you need for writing. Dragon by Nuance made a step forward. Their app gives an opportunity to convert your speech into text. You can easily adjust formatting and dictate documents of any length. Don’t write books, say them.

         I’m just thinking out loud. This app will do the rest. - Michael H.

4.    Canva

Got stuck with your book cover? Canva would help you to create a killer cover on your own. A user-friendly interface and a huge amount of tools will let you design what you wish. We all know that the image on the book plays an important role. If it sucks – nobody would open it.

         It’s more like a game. I made a logo and it was pretty fun. - Jenna J.

 

5.    Medium

     It is the greatest kickoff point for writers. You can share your writings at this website with more than 200 millions of readers. If you are worthy enough, you will get yourself noticed and your writings will find its audience. No need to start from the bottom. The Medium has been very helpful in promoting unknown, but brilliant writers.

        Thanks to The Medium I have quit my boring job. Now I am getting a ton of pitches and requests.

 - Steve B.

6.    Thesaurus

Who loves to read dry humdrum text with hackneyed words that all people use every day? Enliven your writings! Play with emotional undertones, find unique word combinations and create paradoxes. Thesaurus is the big tremendous library of synonyms and definitions. There is nothing to explain, just visit a homepage and type your first word.

        The best thing for advertisers. - Nicole D.

 

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