diff --git a/sources/tech/20221107.0 ⭐️⭐️ Ghostwriter An Excellent Open-Source Writing App.md b/sources/tech/20221107.0 ⭐️⭐️ Ghostwriter An Excellent Open-Source Writing App.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..6c2f1ba9d9 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20221107.0 ⭐️⭐️ Ghostwriter An Excellent Open-Source Writing App.md @@ -0,0 +1,166 @@ +[#]: subject: "Ghostwriter: An Excellent Open-Source Writing App" +[#]: via: "https://itsfoss.com/ghostwriter/" +[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/" +[#]: collector: "lkxed" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +Ghostwriter: An Excellent Open-Source Writing App +====== + +We have covered several [open-source tools for writers][1] with some distraction-free editors. + +One of them is **Ghostwriter**. **It is available for Linux and Windows with an unofficial build for macOS.** + +I will not blame you for accidentally reading it as “Ghost Rider” if you are a fan of it. + +Keeping that aside, it looks like Ghostwriter is now under KDE’s umbrella, with **Carl Schwan** (KDE Developer) as a sponsor. So, you can expect the writing app only to get better. + +Hence, I think it is a good idea to spotlight KDE’s newest addition to its Incubator, i.e., Ghostwriter as one of our weekly app highlights. + +### Ghostwriter Excels At Distraction-Free Writing + +![ghostwriter white][2] + +A distraction-free writer is always welcome to write an article like this, make a technical document, or do other creative writing tasks. + +Also, we need a reliable app that saves things in a jiffy. + +**[Ghostwriter][3]**seems to be an excellent option with all the essentials. Let me highlight some of its key features. + +### Features of Ghostwriter + +![ghostwriter black][4] + +As a distraction-free writing app, some users prefer a minimal set of features. But, Ghostwriter does not compromise on the toolset that you get with it to enhance your writing experience. + +The main highlights include: + +- **Focus mode to highlight specific regions you write/edit** +- **A full-screen mode** +- **Clean user interface** +- **Markdown support for easy formatting** +- **Built-in dark and light themes (toggle)** +- **Ability to customize the theme/create your version** +- **Live preview your Markdown document in HTML** +- **Sidebar with outline navigation** +- **Session and Document statistics (characters, words, paragraphs, average wpm, reading time, etc.)** +- **Ability to export to Pandoc, MultiMarkdown, commonmark** +- **A Hemingway mode to disable editing while writing (to help you focus on completing the brought draft faster)** +- **Drag and drop image support** +- **Autosave** +- **Cheatsheet to refer Markdown system without looking elsewhere** + +### Experiencing Ghostwriter + +![ghostwriter screenshot f37][5] + +I tried using Ghostwriter on Fedora 37, and it worked as one would expect. + +It presents a minimal user interface, which is easy to use, pleasing to look at, and not too fancy. + +![ghostwriter toggle][6] + +The availability of essential options as toggle buttons is much appreciated (**left-to-right**): + +- Dark/Light mode toggle +- Live HTML preview +- Hemingway mode +- Focus mode +- Full-screen mode + +In addition to the toggles, the document and session stats also come in handy to keep track of time spent, words written, and other valuable data. + +![ghostwriter stats][7] + +Another user interface element that I found helpful is the bottom status bar that you can customize. + +![ghostwriter bottom][8] + +**What do you need to focus on when writing?** + +The editor lets you choose that to see as a priority stat. Whether you want to focus on the number fo words, speed, paragraphs, or time, you can set the bottom bar to change. + +**To enhance the experience**, you can customize the theme to your liking, where you get to change the font, color of the title/text, and other elements of the user interface. + +![ghostwriter theme edit][9] + +While you already know that it supports Markdown, it will not stop you from working on it. + +Even if it is your first time using Markdown, it includes a cheat sheet in the sidebar for quick access. Of course, if you need a dedicated editor for it, you can try exploring some of the [best Markdown editors][10] available. + +Use the cheat sheet to add code blocks, links, text formatting, headings, and more. + +![ghostwriter markdown cheatsheet][11] + +Overall, if you closely take a glance at the screenshots, all the essential functionalities is accessible in a single click. + +Unless you need to tweak the theme, change the file saving folder preference, and a few more available options, you do not need to leave the editor. + +As a bonus, it includes useful export options for users who need it: + +![ghostwriter export][12] + +You can explore rest of the tiny bits and decide if it suits your requirements. + +### Installing Ghostwriter on Linux + +You can install Ghostwriter via a PPA for Ubuntu-based distros, and it is also available for Fedora through a separate repository. + +To install Ghostwriter on Ubuntu-based distros, type in the following command: + +``` +sudo add-apt-repository ppa:wereturtle/ppa +sudo apt update +sudo apt install ghostwriter +``` + +If you are using Fedora, type in the following: + +``` +sudo dnf copr enable wereturtle/stable +sudo dnf install ghostwriter +``` + +You will also find a Flatpak package listed on [Flathub][13]. However, it does not seem to be a recommended option as per its official download page. You can give it a try, though. + +Explore more about it on its [GitLab page][14] or the [official website][15]. + +### Not Too Fany, But Very Useful! + +I think the user interface, the user experience, and the feature set are perfectly balanced for all kinds of use cases. + +Of course, some do not need Markdown support, and some need more features to write/create chapters for their books. So, Ghostwriter may not be for everyone. + +That said, the features you get with it make it well worth a try, regardless of your use case. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://itsfoss.com/ghostwriter/ + +作者:[Ankush Das][a] +选题:[lkxed][b] +译者:[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对:[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译,[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/ +[b]: https://github.com/lkxed +[1]: https://itsfoss.com/open-source-tools-writers/ +[2]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ghostwriter-white.png +[3]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ghostwriter-black.png +[4]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ghostwriter-screenshot-f37.jpg +[5]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ghostwriter-toggle.jpg +[6]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ghostwriter-stats.jpg +[7]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ghostwriter-bottom.png +[8]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ghostwriter-theme-edit.jpg +[9]: https://itsfoss.com/best-markdown-editors-linux/ +[10]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ghostwriter-markdown-cheatsheet.png +[11]: https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ghostwriter-export.png +[12]: https://flathub.org/apps/details/io.github.wereturtle.ghostwriter +[13]: https://ghostwriter.kde.org/download/ +[14]: https://invent.kde.org/office/ghostwriter +[15]: https://ghostwriter.kde.org