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WhiteSmoke is a windows software program designed to enrich your writing. The program offers a 30-day evaluation of the full version of the software and so I recently took them up on their offer.
Maybe some day we will get to the point where all we do is think and the words appear on the screen as we imagine them. However we are not at that point I am sorry to report.
Microsoft Word and other word processors have a built in grammar and spelling checker. But most of us know that while helpful, this does not do the entire job. Past Word's simple checking you are on your own when it comes to putting the words down and editing them. So software tools like WhiteSmoke (and some others that I talk about on this blog) are welcome in making the writing process a bit smoother.
You can use WhiteSmoke in a variety of different programs including the MS Office programs and Internet Explorer. A convenient hotkey can activate the program . You can also install an optional toolbar.
What the WhiteSmoke program does in addition to spelling and grammar is "writing enrichment" You highlight the text you have written and WhiteSmoke actually suggests alternatives and even embellishments like adjectives to what you have compose.
The goal is to put some sizzle into what you say.When you get the Comprehensive version of the program, it gives you templates for specific tasks such as email writing, business writing and more. Plus, there are specialized versions for various areas such as creative writing and even writing for romance (NO, please do not call that version "Cyrano").
The publishers this way describe the technology behind the software:
WhiteSmoke has created a unique technology, providing the first context-related all-in-one solution for improving writing. This patent-pending technology is the result of years of development by a leading team of software, algorithm and Natural Language Processing experts.
For the first time ever, users can enhance their writing skills with WhiteSmoke. This revolutionary writing tool instantly analyzes the complete text and provides context-based recommendations to replace words with synonyms, add adjectives and adverbs check spelling and verify proper grammar use.
Features and benefits of the Comprehensive Version are:
- Thousands of grammar corrections
- Functionality on all applications
- Text enrichment
- Hundreds of professional templates
- Smart thesaurus with synonyms
- Spell check
- Instant-access dictionaries
- Adverb and adjective insertions
One thing the software will not do is edit for correct word usage and writing style. For that I personally use SyleWriter a MS Word add-in that I am planning to review in the next couple of months.
The days when the computer can turn us all into a Shakespeare or Steven King is not hear yet. But until that day arrives, Whites is a software program you should consider adding to your writing toolkit.
You can get your 30 Day Evaluation copy of WhiteSmoke 2010Writing Enrichment Software and Special Sale 80% Off Power Pack by visiting the publisher site through here!
