Day 13 of my goal to write every day. Today’s topic – a free app that will improve the quality of your writing.
The other day I shared this post on Facebook.
I use the Hemmingway App as part of my editing process. Here’s how it works.
- Copy your text and paste it in the editor. The editor will tell you what to improve. Take note of the readability marker in the top right.
- Sentences highlighted in red are very hard to read. They’re too complex and dense. Edit the sentences to make them easy to read.
- Sentences highlighted in yellow are also complex. Again, split or edit sentences.
- Words highlighted in purple have simpler alternatives e.g. use “but” in instead of, “however”. Aim for simplicity!
- Phrases marked green show passive voice. You want to write in active voice. For example, change, “The ball was caught by Jonny”, to “Jonny caught the ball.” Based on the length of the article the app recommends the amount of passive voice that’s okay. Aim for no passive voice. Active voice is better as it gives your writing more power and conviction.
- Phrases marked purple are adverbs. They weaken your writing. Remove them.
The Hemmingway App will improve the quality of your writing. So, why don’t you give it a try?
If you enjoy writing and are serious about improving your writing skills, becoming a freelance writer, and want to earn more, I can help! Feel free to email me at nick@nickdarlington.com.
P.S. No, I’m not selling you anything. I’m not going to ask you to buy my book or even sign up for my course (I don’t have one) or weekly newsletter, I’m simply offering you help.
But remember while I can offer you assistance and support, you have to put in the work. No action = No results.
Cheers
Nick D