Comments on: Want a Stronger Manuscript? Read It Aloud

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Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:06:10 +0000

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By: BECCA PUGLISI

BECCA PUGLISI — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:22:12 +0000

In reply to Glen. This sounds great, Glen. It wouldn't work for me because when I listen to books, I'm usually also doing something else and can't focus as much as I need to if I'm editing. But for most of the world, who are better multitaskers, this sounds like a great option. What software do you use?

By: Glen

Glen — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:28:20 +0000

I’m using an Ai natural language voice (software) to read back my work. It’s as good as an audible book and picks up the misspells, missing words and clunkiness within the writing.

By: BECCA PUGLISI

BECCA PUGLISI — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:17:27 +0000

In reply to Jeremiah W Thomas. It's amazing what we hear when we read out loud :)

By: Jeremiah W Thomas

Jeremiah W Thomas — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:09:16 +0000

I am glad I am not the only one who reads my work out loud. I will actually wander around my apartment with pages of dialogue and sort of act out my scenes. It becomes readily obvious if there are dialogue problems…I learned this the hard way!

By: BECCA PUGLISI

BECCA PUGLISI — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:16:41 +0000

In reply to Cassie Journigan. If it's the sound of your own voice that distracts you, another option is to use dictation software to have it read to you. I personally don't think this is as effective because you lose some of the inflection, and you can't notice other things (like the spots where you're wanting to skim to the next section), but it's a good alternative.

By: Cassie Journigan

Cassie Journigan — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:48:36 +0000

I used to read my WIP aloud but quit when the sound of my own voice produced a distraction. But after reading your article, I’m going to add it back to the editing process. Maybe it’ll work for me next time!

Thanks for the great article!

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Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:01:34 +0000

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By: BECCA PUGLISI

BECCA PUGLISI — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 02:23:10 +0000

In reply to Maria Tatham. Oh, thanks for sharing! I'm so glad you liked it.

By: Maria Tatham

Maria Tatham — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:51:12 +0000

Hi, Becca! This article was helpful and I shared it on Facebook with the Historical Novel Society group. Thank you!

By: BECCA PUGLISI

BECCA PUGLISI — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:48:38 +0000

In reply to Joy V Spicer. I do miss reading aloud to my kids. I did it as long as I could but finally had to give it up when my older was around fifth grade, since I wasn't keeping her interest. I'm so glad you're finding The Emotion Thesaurus helpful :)

By: BECCA PUGLISI

BECCA PUGLISI — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:47:26 +0000

In reply to Janet Smart. Critique groups are invaluable in so many ways!