Grammar Check Software Question

Just use MS word. No need to get fancy. But in copywriting, clarity takes precedence over grammar. Case in point, I have a 100k plus word swipe file of all the great copywriter's works. It's got so many grammar errors, MS word displays an error message that it can't mark them all.

Word 2013 has worked wonders for me, it literally corrects most mistakes automatically.

If you need an editor though I'm open for business .

RG

Software is useless as the only editing source. Sure, you can use it as a backup but you need someone such as myself or someone similar to do the work for you so you KNOW you don't have any mistakes.

IMO, watching for incorrectly-used words (especially homonyms like they're-their-there) is probably the most important thing. Though English majors (myself included) will notice misused punctuation marks, copywriting's more about action-producing communication.

I mean, if I used ellipses and all caps as much in my college essays as I do in my copywriting, my professors would KILL me...

But when the point is to sell, automatic grammar correction software like in MS Word might even be a detriment because it will suggest using proper grammar – and that can destroy your flow.

HOWEVER!

If you're writing longer content (which it sounds like you are), then yes, grammar matters a lot more. Automatic software isn't great, and it's a terrible copy editor. I used to run a site that proofed and edited student papers, and even though every one of them was using MS Word, Grammarly, or some other software tool, turning in those papers without using my services would have been a disaster.

How much editing are you talking about? RonGold already mentioned he's open to it. I'm sure you could find a workable outsourcing solution while your in-house is on maternity leave.

It's always a good idea to have an extra set of eyes to look over your work. I'm available if you need assistance.