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Thoughts on writing, eloquence and technology.

Introducing our new Microsoft Word add-in

Introducing our new Microsoft Word add-in

We've made some big changes to our Word add-in. Find out what's new.

Scared of semicolons? Here's how to use them correctly

Scared of semicolons? Here's how to use them correctly

Used sparingly and in the right context, the semicolon can add variation and nuance to your writing

Top Outwrite suggestions for 2021

Top Outwrite suggestions for 2021

It's been another big year at Outwrite. Let's look at the stats.

Looking for a French grammar checker? Here are 7 things to consider

Looking for a French grammar checker? Here are 7 things to consider

There's plenty of English grammar checkers out there. But what if you want to edit in French?

Introducing Outwrite for French

Introducing Outwrite for French

You can now use Outwrite to check your spelling, grammar, and style in French

How to rewrite a sentence in active voice

How to rewrite a sentence in active voice

Learn how to convert passive voice to active voice in 3 easy steps

Casual or conversational? A guide to writing formality

Casual or conversational? A guide to writing formality

Written English has 3 levels of formality. Learn what they are, and when to use them.

How to make your sentences longer (without adding fluff)

How to make your sentences longer (without adding fluff)

Under word count? Learn how to make your sentences longer (and stronger)

Is it "Olympic" or "Olympics"? A guide to sport and grammar

Is it "Olympic" or "Olympics"? A guide to sport and grammar

Celebrate the upcoming Olympic Games with this sports-themed guide to grammar.

Want to write clearer sentences? Try restructuring them

Want to write clearer sentences? Try restructuring them

Find out how restructuring your sentences can improve the clarity of your writing.

4 ways to make your writing more formal

4 ways to make your writing more formal

Get serious about formal writing with these tips and tricks.

ATTN: how to write email subject lines that actually get opened

ATTN: how to write email subject lines that actually get opened

Many emails go straight to Trash. Learn how to make sure your messages get opened, no matter who your recipient is.

How to rewrite a sentence without changing its meaning

How to rewrite a sentence without changing its meaning

Is your sentence clunky, repetitive, or just plain boring? Learn how to rewrite it, without changing its meaning.

A quick guide to capitalization

A quick guide to capitalization

The rules of capitalization aren't as straightforward as you may think...

Commonly confused words (and how to get them right)

Commonly confused words (and how to get them right)

The English language contains hundreds of homophones. Find out which ones Outwrite users get confused the most.

Tools to help you become a better writer in 2021

Tools to help you become a better writer in 2021

Boost your productivity in 2021 with these online writing tools.

7 writing habits to leave behind in 2020

7 writing habits to leave behind in 2020

Want to become a better writer in 2021? Start by addressing these pet peeves.

'Tis the season to check your spelling

'Tis the season to check your spelling

Make sure your season's greetings are grammatically correct with this handy guide.

Why you should make your writing more readable (and how to do it)

Why you should make your writing more readable (and how to do it)

Find out what readability is, why it's important, and how to increase your score.

You can now access Outwrite on Edge

You can now access Outwrite on Edge

Good news, Edge users: you can now access Outwrite anywhere online with our new browser extension.

Top eloquence suggestions for 2020

Top eloquence suggestions for 2020

Outwrite offers a range of stylistic and structural improvements to make your writing more eloquent. Let's look at the most common ones.

Em and en: how to use hyphens and dashes

Em and en: how to use hyphens and dashes

Hyphens, em dashes, and en dashes may look similar, but they do very different things.

Top grammar corrections for 2020

Top grammar corrections for 2020

We take a look at Outwrite's most frequently shown grammar corrections over the past twelve months

Writing emails that people actually want to read

Writing emails that people actually want to read

Learn how to write an excellent email, no matter who the recipient is

A quick guide to Outwrite Pro

Thinking about upgrading to our Pro plan? Here's everything you need to know