When should I use dialect spelling?

If you're writing a piece where people speak with an accent, you might be wondering whether or not you should use dialect spelling in your work.

There's no hard and fast rule, but keep this in mind: you don't want to slow your readers down. Feel free to add dialect spelling, but don't overuse it so that your readers are wondering what you're trying to say.

Remember, if you'll be using a word often, you can always add it to your ProWritingAid dictionary.