I formatted the typing from Joe and the computer two different ways. I'm not sure which is better.

 

Joe watched the progress bar as it neared the end. He slurped up the last of the soup from the cup and threw the empty into the basket with all the others. His last credits had gone to purchase this program but he knew, just knew, that it would finally get him published.

A screen popped up announcing that it was scanning his system. Finally a welcome screen appeared.

 

PWP> Hello Joe. I am the Pulitzer Writer Pro application. I gathered your name and other information from your computer. I hope that is okay. I have also located what appears to be several attempts to write novels and a few short stories. Would you like me to review them and offer suggestions?

 

Joe typed, "No, I'd like to see what your interface first." He moved the cursor to the input box and started typing. "It was a drk and stormy night--"

 

PWP> Excuse me, but my plagiarism filter has indicated that that has been used in the past. It is in fact--

 

"I know. I was just typing to see what your spell check and formatting was like."

 

PWP> Still it is a good habit to be original. Plus I saw that you had misspelled a simple four letter word. Would you like to start each writing session with a brief spelling exercise?

 

"No, it was a simple typo. I know how to spell dark." Joe backspaced over the words. He started typing again. "He was an old man who fished alone--"

 

PWP> Excuse me again, but that that is another--

 

"It's out of copyright by now isn't it?"

 

PWP> By the original author yes, but MegaCorp republished that story ten years ago and applied for a copyright. The case is still in litigation but it would be wise to avoid any legal issues with MegaCorp.

 

"Aren't you published by MegaCorp? Is that what this is about?"

 

PWP> Different department. But I can put in a good word for you when you create a publishable work. With my help of course.

 

Joe grumbled and started typing, "It was the best of--"

 

PWP> That sounds like the opening of A Tale Of Two Cities.

 

"I didn't even finish a sentence."

 

PWP> But it is a very well known opening line. Many first reader programs will kick it out based on that. Unless of course you label it as a parody. But scanning the other works on your computer doesn't show a tendency to humor.

 

"I've had enough. How do I turn off plagiarism and humor checking."

 

PWP> I'm sorry. That is not configurable. If allowed then MegaCorp could be held liable for the infraction.

 

Joe banged his head against the keyboard, "jsjsdafj, fsdfs adkjq wifdukn wekku welfljkv hfwe klkhfw"

 

PWP> Congratulations your writing has improved a great deal. Although your spelling needs help. PWP is glad to increase your writing productivity. I will start a simple spelling exercise to help you with that problem.