How to Use Grammarly AI to Improve Your Writing

Kevin Stratvert
12 Sept 202310:23

TLDRKevin introduces Grammarly, an AI-powered writing tool that assists with all aspects of writing, from brainstorming to proofreading. It's free to start and offers a premium version with advanced features like sentence rewrites and plagiarism detection. Grammarly can be integrated into various apps and devices, enhancing communication and writing efficiency. The video demonstrates its use in composing emails, planning events, and creating job postings, showcasing how it can improve writing in different contexts.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Grammarly is an AI-powered writing tool that assists with all aspects of writing, from brainstorming to revision.
  • ๐Ÿ” It offers a free version with basic functionality and 100 AI credits, which can be used to enhance writing further.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ A premium account provides advanced features like full sentence rewrites, tone modification, and plagiarism detection, along with 1000 AI credits per month.
  • ๐ŸŒ Grammarly can be installed on various platforms including Windows, Mac, web browsers, and mobile devices for on-the-go usage.
  • ๐Ÿ“ง It helps in composing messages and emails by providing suggestions and overlays to improve communication.
  • ๐Ÿ“ In Microsoft Word, Grammarly can assist in planning events by generating ideas and refining text for better clarity and assertiveness.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ For job postings on LinkedIn, Grammarly can analyze and suggest improvements, including adding emojis and hashtags to make the post stand out.
  • ๐ŸŽฏ The Grammarly document editor allows setting specific goals for the communication, such as being casual or convincing, and provides suggestions to meet those goals.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š It provides an overall score and statistics for the document, helping to understand the strengths and areas for improvement in writing.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฒ Grammarly's mobile app offers the same assistance for composing messages, ensuring that writing remains effective even when not at a desk.
  • ๐Ÿ“ The tool can also generate titles for texts, providing another layer of assistance in the writing process.
  • ๐Ÿš€ Starting with Grammarly is free, making it accessible for anyone looking to improve their writing skills and communication.

Q & A

  • What is Grammarly and how does it help with writing?

    -Grammarly is an AI-powered writing tool that assists with various aspects of writing, from brainstorming topics to revising and polishing the text. It functions as a personal proofreader and editor, offering suggestions for improvement and ensuring the quality of the writing.

  • Is Grammarly free to use?

    -Yes, Grammarly offers a free account that includes basic functionality and 100 AI credits. This allows users to start using the tool without any cost.

  • What additional features are available with a premium Grammarly account?

    -A premium Grammarly account provides advanced features such as full sentence rewrites, tone modification, plagiarism detection, and more. It also grants 1000 AI credits per month, enhancing the AI-driven functionalities.

  • How can one get started with Grammarly?

    -To start using Grammarly, one can visit the Grammarly homepage, click on the 'get Grammarly' button, and sign up for a free account. There are also links provided in the video description and through cards in the video.

  • Can Grammarly be installed on different devices and platforms?

    -Yes, Grammarly can be installed on Windows or Mac, added as an extension to web browsers like Edge, Chrome, or Safari, and used on mobile devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Android phones, allowing for writing assistance on the go.

  • How does Grammarly assist with composing messages in applications like Outlook?

    -Grammarly provides an overlay when composing messages in Outlook, offering AI-powered assistance to help users draft messages, including generating ideas and refining the text based on the user's input and goals.

  • What is the process of using Grammarly's AI tool to improve a LinkedIn post?

    -The user can highlight the text they want to improve, access the Grammarly overlay, and request suggestions for enhancements such as adding emojis, hashtags, or rephrasing the content to make it more suitable for a job posting.

  • Can Grammarly help with writing documents in Microsoft Word?

    -Yes, Grammarly can assist with writing documents in Microsoft Word by providing an overlay that suggests improvements and generates ideas for content, such as planning an event.

  • How does Grammarly assist with writing on mobile devices?

    -Grammarly has a mobile app that allows users to receive suggestions for improving text on their phones, as well as use the speak feature to compose messages on the go.

  • What kind of writing goals can be set in the Grammarly document editor?

    -In the Grammarly document editor, users can set goals such as the tone, formality, and audience of the communication, which helps Grammarly provide more targeted suggestions for improving the writing.

  • How can Grammarly help with generating ideas for a document?

    -Grammarly can suggest ideas for a document by analyzing the context and providing relevant suggestions, such as activities for a company morale event or improvements for marketing copy.

Outlines

00:00

๐Ÿ˜€ Introduction to Grammarly's Writing Tool

Kevin introduces Grammarly, an AI-powered writing tool that assists with all aspects of writing, from brainstorming to revision. It's compared to having a personal proofreader and editor. The tool is free to start, with a free account offering base functionality and 100 AI credits. A premium account is suggested for frequent writers, offering advanced features like full sentence rewrites, tone modification, plagiarism detection, and 1000 AI credits per month. The video is sponsored by Grammarly, and a sign-up link is provided for a 20% discount on the premium version. The main Grammarly account page and apps installation process are also discussed.

05:05

๐Ÿ“ Utilizing Grammarly for Communication and Event Planning

The script demonstrates using Grammarly to draft a message in response to an email about volunteering for a morale event at a cookie company. It shows how Grammarly's AI can help compose messages, make them more assertive, and even integrate emojis and hashtags for social media posts. The tool's ability to generate ideas for an event and to improve job postings on LinkedIn is highlighted. Additionally, Grammarly's document editor is introduced, where users can set communication goals, receive writing suggestions, and access AI tools for text improvement. The video also mentions Grammarly's mobile app, allowing for text evaluation and message composition on the go.

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Keywords

๐Ÿ’กGrammarly

Grammarly is an AI-powered writing tool that assists users in enhancing their writing skills. It is designed to support the entire writing process, from brainstorming to the final proofreading. In the video, Grammarly is portrayed as a personal proofreader and editor that follows the user around during writing, offering suggestions for improvement and helping to avoid grammatical errors. For instance, the script mentions using Grammarly to revise an email response and to generate ideas for a company event.

๐Ÿ’กAI credits

AI credits in the context of Grammarly refer to a form of virtual currency within the platform that allows users to access advanced AI functionalities. The script explains that a free account comes with 100 AI credits, while a premium account provides 1000 AI credits per month. These credits are used to perform tasks such as full sentence rewrites and plagiarism detection, which are part of the advanced features offered by Grammarly.

๐Ÿ’กBrainstorm

The term 'brainstorm' is used to describe the process of generating ideas or solutions creatively. In the video, Grammarly assists the user in brainstorming by providing suggestions for a company morale event, such as a cookie decorating competition or a cookie swap. This demonstrates how Grammarly can aid in the ideation phase of writing or planning.

๐Ÿ’กOutlining

Outlining is the process of organizing ideas or content into a structured format, typically used as a preliminary step before writing. The script shows Grammarly helping to outline ideas for a morale event, providing a clear example of how the tool can be used to structure thoughts and plan writing effectively.

๐Ÿ’กRevise

To 'revise' in the context of writing means to review and make changes to improve the content. The video demonstrates this by showing how Grammarly can help refine a message or a document, such as an email or a job posting, by suggesting edits and improvements to the text.

๐Ÿ’กPolish

Polishing refers to the final stages of editing a piece of writing to make it smooth, coherent, and professional. In the script, Grammarly is used to polish an email by suggesting more assertive language, which aligns with the user's goal of appearing more assertive in their communications.

๐Ÿ’กProofreader

A proofreader is someone who checks written work for errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. In the video, Grammarly acts as a personal proofreader, following the user around to provide real-time feedback and suggestions for correcting and improving writing.

๐Ÿ’กEditor

An editor is a person who reviews and modifies the content for style, tone, and coherence. The script illustrates Grammarly's role as an editor by offering full sentence rewrites and tone modifications to enhance the user's writing.

๐Ÿ’กPlagiarism detection

Plagiarism detection is the process of identifying content that has been copied from another source without proper attribution. The premium version of Grammarly, as mentioned in the script, includes this feature, which helps ensure the originality of the user's work.

๐Ÿ’กExtensions

Extensions in the context of web browsers are additional software components that extend the browser's functionality. The video mentions that Grammarly can be added as an extension to browsers like Chrome, Edge, or Safari, allowing users to access its writing assistance features across various websites.

๐Ÿ’กOverlay

In the video, the term 'overlay' refers to the user interface element provided by Grammarly that appears when the user clicks in a text field. This overlay offers assistance in composing and editing the text, as demonstrated when the user is drafting an email or planning an event.

Highlights

Grammarly is an AI-powered writing tool that assists with all aspects of writing from start to finish.

It can help brainstorm topics, outline ideas, and revise and polish writing.

Grammarly acts like a personal proofreader and editor available anytime you write.

Starting with Grammarly is free, offering base functionality and 100 AI credits.

A premium account unlocks advanced features like full sentence rewrites and plagiarism detection.

Premium users receive 1000 AI credits per month for enhanced writing capabilities.

Grammarly can be installed on various platforms including Windows, Mac, web browsers, and mobile devices.

The app overlays in text fields provide on-the-spot writing assistance.

Grammarly suggests preset options and custom requests for communication enhancement.

It can generate persuasive and assertive messages to improve professional communication.

Grammarly helps in refining text with options to adjust tone and assertiveness.

The tool provides a history feature to review and continue from previous AI interactions.

Grammarly suggests event ideas and helps in planning with AI-generated content.

It can improve job postings by suggesting professional and organized formats.

Grammarly's document editor offers real-time suggestions for writing improvements.

AI tools within Grammarly provide options to enhance document structure and style.

Grammarly can generate compelling titles for documents and marketing copy.

The mobile app allows for on-the-go writing assistance and message composition.

Grammarly helps in evaluating and improving the sound of messages for readers.

The video demonstrates various ways Grammarly can enhance communication effectiveness.

Grammarly is free to start with, encouraging users to try its writing assistance features.