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Ok, I also have some tips for you guys! I know I'm not a perfect writer but Mistress told me this long ago, its for writers block, along with some tools, books etc that I use.
Writers Block:
This will sound strange to alot of you but it worked for me almost everytime i have had the dreaded Writers Block. Anyway, the simply trick, if you are using a computer, is to randomly type short paragraphs or just anything. I know most of you will dissagree but I have found this very useful because it forces me to think of random things to write, thus helping my story along. I hope that one helped XD
Computer Software:
TTS- Text to Speech is a great peice of software for any writer, yes i know the stupid MS Voices e.g. "MS Mary and MS Sam" are the worst voices around but with TextAloud, the software I use, you can purchase, or by other means, Sapi 5 voices. These voices sound much like someone reading your story aloud, hence the name Text Aloud. I have found this software VERY essential for my story and it has picked up 95-98% of my grammar and spelling issues. This software will also highlight the words as it reads them.
Dragon Natural Speaking:
Another good peice of software, in my opinion not as good as TA, but still very useful for anyone who needs it. This software comes built in with a SAPI 5 voice, which can read your work easily. It's functions are much like TA.
Microsoft Word:
Everyone has this but i have included it because of it's most obvious function. The spelling and grammar tool! most of you know how it picks these issues up for those who do not, a red underline indicates= spelling and a green indicates= grammar, i think.
BOOKS:
I have also found some books that may be useful but sadly, I am unable to find them at the moment ^^;; However! reading any kind of book can also aid any writer.
P.S. if I am able, I will post links to where you may be able to get Text Aloud, Microsoft Word and Dragon Natural Speaking
P.S.S. To clarify what SAPI are:
Sapi 4: Are free like MS SAM etc which are computer generated and suck
Sapi5: are desgined to speak more human and will need to be purchased or other ways.
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