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Will StyleWriter cure all my
writing faults? |
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Is StyleWriter the same as my
grammar checker? |
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Does StyleWriter encourage a
standard writing style? |
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How can StyleWriter edit different
documents such as a technical report, essay or business plan? |
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What word processors does
StyleWriter work with? |
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Does StyleWriter explain the
editing techniques fully? |
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Does StyleWriter look at different
writing tasks? |
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Is there a 30-day, money-back
guarantee? |
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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. |
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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
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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. |
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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.
Click to see sample help screenshot 2
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 |
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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 |
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Is there a 30-day, money-back guarantee?
Yes. If you have a genuine reason to return the
program, we’ll refund your money. |
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Plain English |
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Will using plain English make all
writing sound the same? |
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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.
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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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