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What is Grammarly?

For authors at selfpublishing.com, maintaining a clean, professional manuscript is essential. While it does not replace a professional human editor, Grammarly is the industry-standard AI writing assistant that helps you catch errors in real-time.

1. How Grammarly Helps Authors

Grammarly goes beyond basic spell-check. It uses artificial intelligence to analyze your "Tone" and "Clarity," helping you ensure your book sounds exactly how you intended. For authors, it is particularly useful for:

  • Catching accidental plagiarism.

  • Identifying "crutch words" or repetitive phrasing.

  • Ensuring consistent punctuation (like the Oxford comma).

2. Free vs. Premium: Which is Best for Your Book?

  • Grammarly Free: Excellent for basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Great for emails and short blog posts.

  • Grammarly Premium: Highly recommended for book manuscripts. It includes:

    • Style Adjustments: Suggestions for vivid word choices.

    • Tone Suggestions: Ensuring your non-fiction sounds authoritative or your fiction sounds engaging.

    • Full-Sentence Rewrites: Helpful for fixing clunky or confusing "run-on" sentences.

  • Pricing: As of 2026, Grammarly offers monthly and annual plans. Check the Grammarly Pricing Page for the most current rates.

3. How to Integrate Grammarly

You don't need to copy and paste your work into a separate app. You can use Grammarly directly where you write:

  • Google Docs: Install the Grammarly Chrome Extension. Once active, a floating Grammarly icon will appear in the bottom right of your Google Doc to provide real-time feedback.

  • Microsoft Word: Download the Grammarly for Windows/Mac desktop app. This integrates a "Grammarly" tab directly into the Word ribbon at the top of your screen.

4. Tips for Effective Editing

  • Don't Edit While You Write: Turn Grammarly off during your "First Draft" phase so you don't lose your creative flow.

  • Use the "Set Goals" Feature: In the Grammarly editor, set your "Audience" to Knowledgeable and your "Formality" to Formal for non-fiction books.

  • Review, Don't Just Accept: Grammarly is an assistant, not the boss. If a suggestion changes the "voice" of your character or your personal style, feel free to "Ignore" the suggestion.

5. Video Tutorial

Check out this updated walkthrough on how to set up your Grammarly account for book editing:

 

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