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Fix typos, punctuation, and broken sentences without rewriting your fiction.

Dainty is for fiction writers who want spelling, punctuation, grammar, dialogue punctuation, and broken sentence boundaries fixed without having the prose rewritten.

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Verified writers get 500 free words per day.

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Fixes typos, punctuation slips, grammar mistakes, and broken sentence boundaries when the fix is clear.

Leaves character voice, pacing, fragments, and dialogue texture alone when they are working on purpose.

Shows each correction in a diff before you copy anything back.

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These public examples show what Gentle fixes, what Focused adds, and how Dainty leaves deliberate fiction choices alone instead of rewriting them.

Gentle

Typos and clear errors

Fixes obvious typos, punctuation slips, and other clear errors, then leaves borderline style calls alone.

Focused

Dialogue and grammar repairs

Includes Gentle, then fixes broken dialogue punctuation, sentence boundaries, and local grammar when the right correction is clear.

The paid value comes from dialogue and grammar repairs and review unclear references, not from rewriting your prose.

dialogue punctuation

Fix broken dialogue punctuation without flattening the line

Focused repairs the spoken-line mechanics while keeping the threat and cadence intact.

Shows why a deeper paid mode earns its keep: the line becomes cleanly proofread without sounding rewritten.

Original

"You dont know what youre saying" Lena said, "and if you did you wouldnt say it here."

Gentle

2 changesVoice kept intact

"You don't know what youre saying" Lena said, "and if you did you wouldn't say it here."

Focused

4 changesVoice kept intact

"You don't know what you're saying," Lena said, "and if you did you wouldn't say it here."

Original

"You dont know what youre saying" Lena said, "and if you did you wouldnt say it here."

Gentle

2 changesVoice kept intact

"You don't know what youre saying" Lena said, "and if you did you wouldn't say it here."

What changed

  • Gentle restores the obvious apostrophes and stops there.
  • Focused fixes the dialogue comma and the remaining contraction so the line reads as clean fiction dialogue.

What stayed intact

  • Keeps Lena sounding sharp instead of smoothing the line into neutral prose.
  • Leaves the sentence order and emotional pressure intact.

grammar

Clean up a paragraph-level proofreading problem, not the voice

Focused resolves the broken grammar and sentence boundary while preserving the ominous reveal.

Shows the commercial value of a deeper proofread on a paragraph that is visibly wrong but still stylistically specific.

Original

The porch light was still on, it shouldnt have been, and Eli knew that before he even touched the gate because nobody leave it burning that late.

Gentle

1 changeVoice kept intact

The porch light was still on, it shouldn't have been, and Eli knew that before he even touched the gate because nobody leave it burning that late.

Focused

3 changesVoice kept intact

The porch light was still on, i. It shouldn't have been, and Eli knew that before he even touched the gate because nobody leaveft it burning that late.

Original

The porch light was still on, it shouldnt have been, and Eli knew that before he even touched the gate because nobody leave it burning that late.

Gentle

1 changeVoice kept intact

The porch light was still on, it shouldn't have been, and Eli knew that before he even touched the gate because nobody leave it burning that late.

What changed

  • Gentle fixes the undeniable apostrophe error and preserves the rest of the paragraph.
  • Focused repairs the sentence boundary and the broken verb so the passage reads as a proofread paragraph, not a rewrite.

What stayed intact

  • Keeps Eli, the gate, and the ominous porch-light beat in the same order.
  • Does not swap in moodier or more literary phrasing.

typos

Correct clustered typos without changing the narrator

Both modes catch obvious drafting mistakes fast, with Focused adding the last bit of polish.

Demonstrates visible value even before the user reaches the deeper punctuation cases.

Original

I recieve the letter on thursday and for a minute i dont open it because the return adress makes my hands shake.

Gentle

4 changesVoice kept intact

I recieive the letter on thursday and for a minute iI don't open it because the return address makes my hands shake.

Focused

6 changesVoice kept intact

I recieive the letter on tThursday, and for a minute iI don't open it because the return address makes my hands shake.

Original

I recieve the letter on thursday and for a minute i dont open it because the return adress makes my hands shake.

Gentle

4 changesVoice kept intact

I recieive the letter on thursday and for a minute iI don't open it because the return address makes my hands shake.

What changed

  • Gentle fixes the spelling mistakes, restores the pronoun casing, and repairs the missing apostrophe.
  • Focused adds the weekday capitalization and comma that complete the stronger proofread.

What stayed intact

  • Keeps the first-person hesitation and the sentence shape.
  • Does not dramatize the narrator or add extra polish.

Screens from the real workflow

The proofread flow is simple on purpose: choose the pass, run the draft, and review the changes in context.

Dainty proofread editor showing the selected proofreading level above a fiction passage ready to run.

Choose the proofreading level, then run the pass

The editor keeps the controls simple: pick the level that fits the draft, paste the passage, and run a proofread without leaving the work behind.

Dainty diff view showing fiction corrections highlighted in context before copying the final text.

Review every correction in context before you accept it

Additions and removals stay visible in the line, so you can check the proofread with your own eyes before copying it back into the manuscript.

Why Dainty exists

A fiction proofreader that tells you exactly what it will fix

Dainty starts with typos, punctuation slips, grammar mistakes, dialogue punctuation, and broken sentence boundaries. The paid tiers add deeper proofreading and review notes, not rewrites.

Catch the obvious mistakes first

Gentle fixes typos, punctuation slips, and other clear errors so the first pass feels useful without touching the parts of the prose that are there on purpose.

Pay only when you need the deeper passes

Focused adds dialogue punctuation, sentence-boundary repairs, and local grammar when the fix is clear. Rigorous adds review notes for confusing references and small continuity slips.

Review every change

You can inspect the diff, keep the fixes you want, and leave the rest before anything goes back into the manuscript.

Compare Dainty against the alternatives writers usually mention

These pages help you compare Dainty with broad grammar checkers, AI rewriters, and the other tools fiction writers usually mention.

Comparison

Dainty Vs Grammarly For Fiction Writers

Compare Dainty and Grammarly for fiction writers who want the safer proofreader for voice, dialogue, and sentence-level texture.

Comparison

Dainty Vs General Grammar Checkers

See why Dainty is the safer fit than general grammar checkers for fiction writers who do not want rewrite pressure.

Comparison

Dainty Vs AI Rewriters For Fiction

Compare Dainty with rewrite-oriented AI tools if you want fiction proofreading without machine-smoothed prose.

Choose how deep the pass should go

Gentle fixes obvious typos and clear errors. Focused adds dialogue punctuation, sentence-boundary repairs, and local grammar. Rigorous adds review notes for unclear references and small continuity slips.

Gentle

Typos and clear errors

Fixes obvious typos, punctuation slips, and other clear errors, then leaves borderline style calls alone.

Best for

Quick cleanups when you want the lightest pass first.

Access

Included in the free allowance and every paid pack.

  • Fixes obvious typos, punctuation slips, and other clearly local mistakes.
  • Leaves borderline calls, fragments, and deliberate roughness alone.
  • Builds trust before any paid upgrade asks for a deeper pass.

Focused

Dialogue and grammar repairs

Includes Gentle, then fixes broken dialogue punctuation, sentence boundaries, and local grammar when the right correction is clear.

Best for

Chapter-by-chapter proofreading when the draft needs more than typo cleanup.

Access

Unlocked by the Writer and Manuscript packs.

  • Includes every Gentle fix.
  • Repairs broken dialogue punctuation, sentence boundaries, and local grammar when the local correction is clear.
  • Stays inside proofreading instead of drifting into rewrites.

Rigorous

Review unclear references

Includes Focused, then flags confusing references, ambiguity, and small continuity slips for you to review before you copy the draft back.

Best for

Authors who want the deepest pass plus notes on places that still need human judgment.

Access

Unlocked by the Manuscript pack.

  • Includes every Focused fix.
  • Flags ambiguity, confusing references, and small continuity slips that still need your judgment.
  • Adds optional reading help for dense passages while keeping the prose intact.

What Dainty will fix, and what it will leave alone

Dainty will fix

  • Clear spelling mistakes
  • Mechanical punctuation problems
  • Grammar errors with an objective correction
  • Broken sentence boundaries when the repair is clear

Dainty will leave alone

  • Your pacing and sentence rhythm
  • Fragments used on purpose
  • Dialogue that sounds like the character
  • Stylized rule-breaking that belongs to the scene

Pack options, before you sign up

You can see what each pack includes and costs before you create an account.

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Starter

$4

Best for short sections or 1-2 chapters

15,000 words included3,000 words per proofreadValid for 30 daysIncludes the lightest pass for obvious typos, punctuation slips, and other clear errors.
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Writer

$12

Best for steady chapter-by-chapter use

60,000 words included3,000 words per proofreadValid for 60 daysIncludes the lightest pass plus Focused for broken dialogue punctuation, sentence boundaries, and local grammar.

Manuscript

$29

Best for a manuscript, section by section

180,000 words included3,000 words per proofreadValid for 90 daysIncludes every pass plus Rigorous notes on confusing references and small continuity slips.
  • Verified writers get 500 free words per day before they buy anything.
  • Starter includes Gentle for obvious typos, punctuation slips, and other clear errors.
  • Writer adds Focused for dialogue punctuation, sentence boundaries, and local grammar.
  • Manuscript adds Rigorous review notes for unclear references, ambiguity, and small continuity slips.
  • All sales are final under the billing policy.

Questions before signup

The objections most visitors need answered

Dainty fixes typos, punctuation, grammar, dialogue punctuation, and broken sentence boundaries. Focused goes deeper on local proofreading fixes, and Rigorous adds review notes for unclear references and small continuity slips.

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Explore the rest of the site

If the proof feels right, these pages show examples, workflow, pricing, and the fiction-specific problems Dainty is built to solve.

Proof library

Examples

Inspect static fiction-style examples before you create an account.

Workflow

Fiction proofreading

Learn how Dainty proofreads fiction, shows visible edits, and protects your voice.

Problem page

Proofread Fiction Without Losing Voice

Learn how Dainty handles fiction proofreading with voice-preserving mechanical corrections instead of rewrite-first suggestions.

Pack options

Pricing

See Dainty pricing, the free trial allowance, and one-time word packs before you sign up.

Start with the free allowance, then buy more room only if the draft needs it.

Start with the public examples, then create an account and run a real proofread on your own passage before deciding whether a pack is worth it.

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