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I use LaTeX (with a LaTeX editor that generates a relatively instant PDF as a sort of WYSIWYG previewer!) for all technical documents since I strictly enforce a particular look and feel. Used to use FrameMaker for this, till I changed over to LaTeX.
It sounds like my goals for prose writing (basic outlining to start and then fill in the text) will work in Scrivener ... the price is incredibly decent, so I went ahead and bought it.
Thanks all!
Z
Hi Syed,
I have tried Scrivener occasionally. It is a tool for creative writing
and can be used to outline a novel or to create character descriptions.
It is not a tool for technical writers. If you want to create an outline
for a technical manual or a technical book I recommend using the outline
feature in Microsoft Word. It allows you to easily move headings and
sections.
Hth
Regards
Doris Werder
State-certified translator (BDUE) and technical writer (tekom)
Am 02.03.2023 um 03:26 schrieb Syed Zaeem Hosain:
> Have people used Scrivener to write and can comment on how you liked or disliked it?
>
> I am looking for a tool where I can:
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> 1. Create a basic outline of the sections I want in the book.
> 2. Write the text of the sections - in relatively random order - and then combine and organize them together.
> 3. Create a PDF output of the final book.
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> From what I can tell, Scrivener fits the bill pretty inexpensively. My initial writing will not be long books, of course.
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> And, yes, I am willing to have a bit of a learning curve (which seems to be what some reviews are saying) to get familiar with it.
>
> Comments - pros and cons? I trust people here far more than the random reviews I have read so far! ð
>
> Thanks!
>
> Z
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