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Writing program (sopuli.xyz)
submitted 11 months ago by qyron@sopuli.xyz to c/linux@lemmy.ml

Besides Libre Office, what other programs/solutions exist in the Linux world for writers?

(Please, don't suggest VIM. After all the memes and comments I've read, I've come to dread it).

I like writing but the standard Writer tends to send me in a constant formatting spree.

I want to get back to writing regularly and something that could help me stay focused and somewhat organized would be nice.

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[-] jodanlime@midwest.social 3 points 11 months ago

If you base your opinion of vim from memes you are missing out. Anyone who can't take 10 minutes to type vimtutor in their terminal is not someone to base an opinion on. These memes come mostly from impatient people that can't read the docs. It's a fantastic text editor.

That being said, it's not meant to be used for written words it's meant to write code and config files. You want to look for a word processor.

Abiword, etherpad, focuswciter are probably the next 3 biggest on Linux behind libre and open office.

Personally I prefer markdown for most things these days but it's not exactly meant for word processing either.

[-] Polyester6435@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 11 months ago

(Neo)Vim is fantastic for writing when combined with some plugins and LaTeX

[-] bellsDoSing@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

IMO (neo)VIM is great for writing text as well, when all you need is markdown level formatting. Personally I use vimwiki a lot (many years by now).

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