Dyslexia Writing Help

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If you have dyslexia and feel that you need assistance with your writing, this page is specifically designed for you. Finding reliable dyslexia writing help can often be challenging. Society places a significant emphasis on proper spelling and grammar, and any errors can lead to misunderstandings or unfair judgments. Fortunately, over the years, technology has advanced and provided valuable support in navigating my adult education, work, and personal life.
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Listed below are some tips that I have learned along my journey, and I sincerely hope they can be of help to you.

Tips

Editing Tips:
  • Read out loud: I make it a habit to read all my writing out loud before sending or submitting it, even if I believe I've caught all the typos. Once my editor returns my final manuscript for approval, I read every word aloud. This step is crucial before sending any manuscript off for publication.
  • Proofread: When it comes to important or public emails, it's beneficial to have someone else proofread them. I used to ask my colleagues at work to quickly review any emails that needed to be word-perfect. This practice is helpful for everyone, not just dyslexics.
  • Take a break: If there's no one available to proofread my email or work before sending or submitting, I save it and walk away. I leave it for at least 30 minutes because our brains tend to overlook typos and spelling errors when we know what we intended to write.
  • Draft email trick: When I'm writing an article or blog post alone and don't have 30 minutes to spare, I copy and paste the text into an email and send it to myself. Then, I read the email on my phone while looking at my laptop screen. The different display helps my brain perceive the text as new information, making it easier to spot typos and correct them as I read

    Spelling Tips / Typos:
  • iPhone microphone: If you know the word but struggle with the spelling, you can use the microphone feature on most smartphones. Tap the mic icon, usually located next to the space key on an iPhone, and dictate the word. The phone will type it for you. I find this feature useful when I need to spell a word I'm unfamiliar with (or when I'm feeling particularly lazy and don't want to type it out).
  • You might overlook typos when reading, but you rarely miss them when hearing them! Text-to-speech apps can be a great tool. Simply paste your text into an app, and it will convert it into speech. This way, you can listen to your writing and catch any typos or errors. Personally, I use an app called Speechify for this purpose. I find it helpful not only for emails but also for blog posts and even my writing drafts. Give it a try and see how it improves your proofreading process!
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​Spell check - Does what it says. Beware though; spell check can select the wrong "corrected" word. ​

    •    Google is a good way to double-check the spelling and context is correct.  ​


​Study Tip - For Audio Learners (those who remember better when they hear something):
  • Read the study text out loud and highlight or make notes as usual.
  • Then, dictate your notes into your Dictaphone (most smartphones have this app built-in).
  • This way, you can revise your notes on the go and listen to them whenever convenient.​


​Life is what YOU make it
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