Identify Your Own Trouble Words

Keep a list of the words that your frequently misspell. Grammar guides and reference manuals have lists of these words, but it is more helpful to know the words that you have the most difficulties with.

Another great tip comes from Spellingfun.com (a site that sells a spelling system, but has many great tips on spelling) is to know the 100 most commonly used words in the English language because these words are used 70% of the time. If you know these words, then you are ahead of the game!