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+[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/"
+[#]: collector: "lkxed"
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+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.
+
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+
+via: https://itsfoss.com/ghostwriter/
+
+作者：[Ankush Das][a]
+选题：[lkxed][b]
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+[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