3 Free Tools For DIY Proofreading
I've been in the Writing and Editing industry from some time now, and have come across some tools and apps that are life-changing. They are the best of the best, and have helped me carry out four projects successfully. And today, I share them with you.
One of the lesser-known apps that highlights lengthy, complex sentences and common errors. It's an excellent resource with a full-featured editor built in. It takes care of:
Adverb Usage
Passive Voice
Complex sentences
The best part is its very visual in its approach. And now it even comes as a Desktop App.
2. CoSchedule Headline Analyzer
The self-proclaimed #1 Headline Analyzer, a well-deserved title. I use it to write killer headlines for my LinkedIn Pulse articles. For a free signup (and sharing your email), it scores your headline on a scale of 100. It shows:
Word Balance
Headline Type
Length Analysis
Keywords Used
And my personal favourite, Sentiment.
It has helped me craft incredible headlines innumerable times.
3. TextFixer
A superb collection of tools with a lovely minimal interface. It contains really nifty tools that are quite tough to find elsewhere. Bonus, no ads. It helps:
Remove line breaks from text
Remove Duplicate Lines
Capitalize the First letter of Sentences
And my personal favourite, Change to Uppercase Text or Lowercase Text.
That's it for now, folks. These three are amazing tools and apps that have not only helped me edit/proofread, but have also improved my English. And that's what matters in the long term.
I'll keep updating this article as I find more nifty tools to use. Do comment below with any apps/tools that you think should be added to this list.