Forward: If Linux didn't usually annoy me and I have too many years of PC stuff accumulated, I wouldn't touch MickeySoft with the proverbial 10 foot Pole or 8 foot Czech (rickety boom!). Word isn't... don't ask.
That said, I'm currently using Libre Office, and have churned out a fair amount of material. But, IMHO, a writer's writer it isn't. Or am I missing something?
At this point, about all of the "gee whiz" stuff I use is auto-numbering chapters, and footer page number and (c) notice. I don't change fonts except for two (bogus) signatures (not mine).
One small detail I'd like sorted out is how many "real" pages have I produced. That is, although I'm working on 8 1/2 x 11 pages, and Palatino Linotype (variable, serif) in 12 pt., 1.5 line in-para spacing and full blank line for para spacing. I have no idea about how many pages in a common trade book size this amounts to.
Indexing for my reference (this fiction - why would I want an index??) has a low fun quotient. I rely on margin comments and a good memory (hah!!) for vital dates, character first appearance, etc. An index might be nice, I suppose.
Chapters are untitled, and that's not going to change.
So... any tips about Writer are welcome. Pointers to a "much easier to live with and does more writer-friendly stuff" word tool is welcome. If there really is something compelling in the Linux world, I'll grin and bear it.
That said, I'm currently using Libre Office, and have churned out a fair amount of material. But, IMHO, a writer's writer it isn't. Or am I missing something?
At this point, about all of the "gee whiz" stuff I use is auto-numbering chapters, and footer page number and (c) notice. I don't change fonts except for two (bogus) signatures (not mine).
One small detail I'd like sorted out is how many "real" pages have I produced. That is, although I'm working on 8 1/2 x 11 pages, and Palatino Linotype (variable, serif) in 12 pt., 1.5 line in-para spacing and full blank line for para spacing. I have no idea about how many pages in a common trade book size this amounts to.
Indexing for my reference (this fiction - why would I want an index??) has a low fun quotient. I rely on margin comments and a good memory (hah!!) for vital dates, character first appearance, etc. An index might be nice, I suppose.
Chapters are untitled, and that's not going to change.
So... any tips about Writer are welcome. Pointers to a "much easier to live with and does more writer-friendly stuff" word tool is welcome. If there really is something compelling in the Linux world, I'll grin and bear it.