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White Smoke Writing Software

Jul 09 2009 07:54 pm   #1maryperk
I got an email about this product today.  I was wondering if anyone had heard about it or used it.  Does it work good if you do have it?

http://www.whitesmoke.com/landing_flash/grammar.html?d=5&a=0&r=1284&fvar=42652
Jul 09 2009 09:39 pm   #2dawnofme
I have heard about it and I have read many reviews.  It sounds like a great program.  I'd love to hear a review from someone who has used it too.  My only thought on software like this is that I wouldn't want to use it as a crutch.  I'd much rather dig in and do some old fashioned studying and homework to learn grammar and style.  But I think I'm at a point now, where software like this wouldn't be a crutch.  It would be more like another editor.  Something that could catch what I've missed.  Especially for my original work.  The cost is just a little too high for my shallow pockets.
Jul 09 2009 10:18 pm   #3maryperk
I didn't click far enough to find out the cost.  Is it really spendy?
Jul 09 2009 11:06 pm   #4dawnofme
Prices range, but the cheapest I saw it for was 74.95.  There are different versions.  But anything over 4.95 right now is too much for me.  I've got to save up for the kids school supplies and clothes for the next year.  :)
Jul 10 2009 06:39 am   #5maryperk
yeah, that's a bit spendy on a product that is untested.
Jul 17 2009 05:21 am   #6BandS
Mary I have this program.  Not bad.  Pricey?  Yeah, but so worth it.  You don't have to get it all, but I am actually regretting not buying the others.  The Business writing would have been an incredible tool at work.  It helps with so much!  Like all programs and humans out there it's not a 100% perfect.  It is however, very informative and helps you improve.

Melissa

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