Hemingway Editor vs. ProWritingAid. If there’s only one app you can use, then which one of them helps with your editing process the most?

Just to let you know that I already made my case about why you should get ProWritingAid in this post.

But what about Hemingway Editor? Should you pick one or the other?

Or perhaps should you use both of them in your editing process?

Well, I’m sure you already know where I’m going with this one – use both of them.

Yes, I won’t deny that ProWritingAid is superior in many ways. And if you already use the free version, then I highly recommend you upgrade to the premium version if you haven’t already.

You can do so much more with the premium version.

But don’t discount Hemingway Editor just yet only because ProWritingAid is better.

The secret sauce to make editing easier is to incorporate the Hemingway Editor into your editing process as well.

Why you still need to use Hemingway Editor even if you already have ProWritingAid

Let’s be honest here, there are so many writing and editing software to choose from.

It can feel so overwhelming when it feels like you need to use all of them.

So, why do you need to add Hemingway Editor to the pile when you already use ProWritingAid?

Shouldn’t we stop adding more tools to our writing process no matter how much we think it’s necessary?

Believe me, that was what I thought too when I upgraded to the premium version of ProWritingAid.

There was no reason for me to use Hemingway Editor anymore when ProWritingAid could do a much better job in editing.

Guess what? I was flat-out wrong about relying solely on ProWritingAid, specifically for copyediting.

As much as I love the rephrasing feature in ProWritingAid, the issue with this feature is that it ends up generating such a lengthy sentence.

Sure, you can argue that those sentences ProWritingAid generated aren’t that long by your standard.

But it can feel like a slog to some people. And we all know how much people will tune out when they have to read such a long-winded sentence.

That’s where Hemingway Editor comes in.

It will flag any sentence it deems long and recommends you fix it for a better reading experience. You can read my post about Hemingway Editor here to see the app in action.

If you can tell the sentence seems long based on your intuition alone, then good for you.

But it doesn’t hurt to use an app like Hemingway Editor to identify any lengthy sentences that tend to slip under the radar.

It’s like using Grammarly to identify any grammar mistakes and typos we fail to notice.

Where does the Hemingway Editor fit into your editing process?

When you should use Hemingway Editor when you already use ProWritingAid?

And if you already incorporate Grammarly in your writing process, when you should be using Hemingway Editor?

Since Hemingway Editor is mainly about identifying long-winded sentences, then I highly recommend you use it after you use ProWritingAid.

That’s how I use both ProWritingAid and Hemingway Editor in my editing process.

And if you’re using Grammarly in your writing process?

Then you should use Hemingway Editor before you use Grammarly.

Grammarly will remain the final tool you need to use before handing over your manuscript to your editor or proofreader.

In a nutshell, the order for incorporating these tools will be ProWritingAid first, Hemingway Editor second, and Grammarly third.

As always, you can incorporate more tools if it can help make your writing and editing a total breeze.

But I only focus on these three since these are the tools I’m using right now.

The only time when you need to upgrade to Hemingway Editor Plus

Like ProWritingAid, you can also upgrade to Hemingway Editor Plus to unlock more features.

Things like rewriting those long-winded sentences with a click of a button, fixing grammar mistakes, particularly the complex ones, and rewriting the sentences based on your writing style.

What’s more, you can make your writing sound more confident, friendly, casual, formal, and even persuasive.

I should say the persuasive one is perfect if you’re using Hemingway Editor Plus to write your book description and sales pages.

If it sounds like what ProWritingAid and Grammarly will look like if they have a child, it sure is.

It even has a dedicated plan for teams, which is similar to what Grammarly offers.

And that begs us this question – should you consider upgrading to Hemingway Editor Plus?

As much as I find identifying those wordy sentences is heaven-sent, fixing those sentences certainly not.

While some of them are easy to fix, those very hard-to-read sentences can be tricky to fix sometimes.

In many cases, you may have to rewrite the whole paragraph if it can make those pesky red highlighters go away.

That seems to be my experience when it comes to fixing those very hard-to-read sentences.

If you’re struggling with correcting those pesky wordy sentences and you don’t have ProWritingAid, then it’s worth considering upgrading to Hemingway Editor Plus.

But if you already use ProWritingAid? You can use the shorten option in ProWritingAid to rewrite the sentence.

The same goes for correcting grammar mistakes. While I can’t vouch for how good Hemingway Editor Plus is for flagging grammar mistakes, I still believe that Grammarly is way better in that department.

But still, there’s no harm in upgrading to Hemingway Editor Plus if you want something like Grammarly but can do more than just fixing grammar mistakes and typos.

Hemingway Editor vs. ProWritingAid: My Final Verdict

If you can only spend money on either of them, then which one will give the biggest bang for your buck?

My advice in this situation remains the same – get the premium version of ProWritingAid.

Yes, the annual plan for the premium version of ProWritingAid can be rather steep for some people. And it’s even more so when you compare the annual pricing for Hemingway Editor Plus.

But if it can transform your manuscript to a higher level, then it’s all worth paying for.

And let’s not forget that ProWritingAid has this sleek feature where you can get feedback on the chapter you’re working on with a click of a button.

If you have no issues with writing engaging scenes but don’t have a critique partner, it’s still a good reason to get ProWritingAid.

Interested in getting ProWritingAid? You can sign up with ProWritingAid right here:

ProWritingAid, the AI-powered writing assistant

Just to be clear there’s nothing wrong with upgrading to Hemingway Editor Plus if you have the means for it.

But if you don’t, the free version of Hemingway Editor does a fine job of flagging wordy sentences in your manuscript.

Will I be upgrading to Hemingway Editor Plus in the future?

Maybe, but I don’t see any reason to upgrade when the free version does a good job for me.