Just check out http://editminion.com/ and paste some of your writing in their box, then push EDIT. They'll tell you if you use an adverb, weak writing, passive voice, too many "said" replacements, or preprositional endings.
I checked the first ten chapters of my story (only one chapter at a time though, don't want to overload them) and it appears my biggest faults are adverbs, ending sentences with prepositions, and passive voice. Here's what my results looked like.
Did you learn anything about your own writing by trying it??
Oh cool!!! I'm writing down that web address and your name now! I can't wait to try it and I'll let you know what my results are...too cool!
ReplyDeleteHow cool. I just loaded my first 6 pages of my current WIP and was surprised to find all the passive writing! :) I'll have to use this more often. Thanks for sharing Linda!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tool. I am going to check it out right now.
ReplyDeleteIt looks very interesting! I'm a little numbered challenged so I probably won't check it out right now, lol. That chart scrambled my brain a bit. Very cool blog though. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the confusing chart. Just ignore that gibberish!!
ReplyDeleteAlfie Thompson from my writing group brought this link to our attention.
Thanks, everyone.
What a fantastic tool! Thanks for the tip. And Happy New Year to you, Linda.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! I tried a site called AutoCrit Editing and it was kinda the same. I never really tried it on my whole manuscript though. I'm gonna try this one out!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun toy to try. :O)
ReplyDeleteThat is soooo cool! I'll definitely have to try it out:)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Linda:)
Thanks for sharing this. It looks a tad bit scary, but I'll give it a try. Cheers~
ReplyDelete