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|[[Image:leinir-dfm-mode.jpg|center|thumb|350px| Dan Leinir Turthra Jensen writes distraction-free]]|| | |||
'''Calligra Author helps you develop your eBook document from concept to completion''' | |||
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== Why "Author", when we already have "Words"? == | == Why "Author", when we already have "Words"? == | ||
'''Words | '''Words''' is a multi-purpose writing tool, but authors tell us that writing a novel or textbooks needs some specialised tools. '''Calligra Author''' is designed to meet those specialised needs. | ||
'''Calligra Author''' is the one-stop tool for creating ebooks. It supports the user in all the phases of writing: planning, writing, review and publishing. Calligra Author is especially aimed at novelists and textbook writers. | |||
=== Planning === | === Planning === | ||
* The planned outliner is in early stages, not yet ready for release. A big feature, so it may take a little time to complete. It is hoped that it will be completed for version 2.9 (2.10 at the latest). | |||
* The next release, 2.8, is expected to include a Navigation docker, making all headings and bookmarks easy to navigate/ | |||
=== Writing === | === Writing === | ||
[[File:statistics-in-statusbar.png|center|thumb|350px|In Words here, but also in Author]] | |||
[[ | * Word-count in the status bar - check vital statistics without the need to open a docker. | ||
* Distraction free mode | * Distraction free mode - everything unnecessary is removed - a clean screen helps concentration. | ||
[[ | |||
[[File:calligra_enter_distration_free_mode.png|center|350px|Enter distraction free mode]] | |||
=== Reviewing === | === Reviewing === | ||
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== Publishing == | == Publishing == | ||
[[Image:Epub-validated.png |350px|center|thumb | [[Image:Epub-validated.png |350px|center|thumb|Epub validation is in both Words and Author]] | ||
Export concentrates on EPUB{{smaller|2}}, the standard used in many publishing houses, and MOBI, the format used for Amazon Kindle devices. | Export concentrates on EPUB{{smaller|2}}, the standard used in many publishing houses, and MOBI, the format used for Amazon Kindle devices. | ||
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== Future developments == | == Future developments == | ||
[[Image:Separators.png|75px|right | [[Image:Separators.png|75px|right|Some planned scene separators]] | ||
Planned developments include: | Planned developments include: | ||
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* Import of styles from an existing document. | * Import of styles from an existing document. | ||
To learn more of these plans, read [[ | |||
To learn more of these plans, read [[https://ingwa2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/calligra-author-next-step.html Calligra Author - The Next Step]] | |||
{{Tip|1=Most of the functionality of Author is, or soon will be, available within Words, although less prominently.}} | {{Tip|1=Most of the functionality of Author is, or soon will be, available within Words, although less prominently.}} | ||
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== More Links == | == More Links == | ||
* [ | * [https://www.calligra.org Home of the Calligra project] | ||
[[Category:Office]] | [[Category:Office]] |
Latest revision as of 10:52, 15 February 2024
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Calligra Author helps you develop your eBook document from concept to completion |
Why "Author", when we already have "Words"?
Words is a multi-purpose writing tool, but authors tell us that writing a novel or textbooks needs some specialised tools. Calligra Author is designed to meet those specialised needs.
Calligra Author is the one-stop tool for creating ebooks. It supports the user in all the phases of writing: planning, writing, review and publishing. Calligra Author is especially aimed at novelists and textbook writers.
Planning
- The planned outliner is in early stages, not yet ready for release. A big feature, so it may take a little time to complete. It is hoped that it will be completed for version 2.9 (2.10 at the latest).
- The next release, 2.8, is expected to include a Navigation docker, making all headings and bookmarks easy to navigate/
Writing
![](/images.userbase/thumb/5/59/Statistics-in-statusbar.png/350px-Statistics-in-statusbar.png)
- Word-count in the status bar - check vital statistics without the need to open a docker.
- Distraction free mode - everything unnecessary is removed - a clean screen helps concentration.
![Enter distraction free mode](/images.userbase/thumb/8/84/Calligra_enter_distration_free_mode.png/350px-Calligra_enter_distration_free_mode.png)
Reviewing
- Annotations (Notes) - you can select passages and add annotations. Editors and reviewers can add comments to the annotations.
- Export to DOCX format is available.
Publishing
![](/images.userbase/thumb/2/29/Epub-validated.png/350px-Epub-validated.png)
Export concentrates on EPUB2, the standard used in many publishing houses, and MOBI, the format used for Amazon Kindle devices.
Future developments
![Some planned scene separators](/images.userbase/thumb/f/f1/Separators.png/75px-Separators.png)
Planned developments include:
- Export to EPUB3 (already progressing)
- A navigation docker
- A range of section separators
- Autocompletion
- Wiki export and import
- Import of styles from an existing document.
To learn more of these plans, read [Calligra Author - The Next Step]