Comments on: Free Software: Ywriter 4

By: Diana

Diana — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:03:58 +0000

Ah, too bad There really are a lot of great free programs for writers out there. I’m a little weary of downloading things because of viruses and spyware, but if it comes from a reliable source, you never know. Because I prefer paper, though, I usually don’t use that many programs, but once in a while you find somethng incredible in the mix.

By: Jessica Mousseau

Jessica Mousseau — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:37:46 +0000

I used it once — it’s not on my new desktop…

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 07:01:53 +0000

How long ago you used it? They have a new version out (haven’t download it yet) and I’m pretty sure you can move the stickies around now.

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:38:19 +0000

stick it rules!! i had it for a while but it got to be a lot — I want one where you can size the sticky — most are template sizes, and sometimes i just want them in a certain section of the screen.

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:32:25 +0000

There is a lot of great free software out there for writers. I use StickIt (it’s like a “virtual” StickIt note you can “paste” in your desktop –very cool and great for remembering things) and Writer’s Database (to keep track of sent queries) but I know there are many other great ones out there!

By: Jessica Mousseau

Jessica Mousseau — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:16:56 +0000

THANKS FOR THE REVIEW DIANA!!

By: Diana

Diana — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:24:16 +0000

I’ve been using Ywriter4 for quite a few days and it’s actually a nice program. Not difficult to use, but I’m so used to Word that I tend to click on certain places instinctively and then realize I chose the wrong option. Not sure I would use it as a replacement for Word but it may be nice as a final formatting program.

By: Jessica Mousseau

Jessica Mousseau — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:47:56 +0000

Sounds great I’ll leave it to you to review it!

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:17:28 +0000

ok, ok let me try it and report back

By: Jessica Mousseau

Jessica Mousseau — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:51:05 +0000

Yes you’re sold — get on that woman! hahaha

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:42:21 +0000

so it’s basically the same as Word (did I understand that right?). My computer came with Word, so I don’t think I would need OpenOffice. Ywriter 4, on the other hand, sounds like a completely different thing. Ok, I’m sold I’m giving it a try.

By: Jessica Mousseau

Jessica Mousseau — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:26:20 +0000

I use only OPEN OFFICE — and it gives you a program like EXCEL, ACCESS, POWERPOINT, etc. etc. — it’s a series of FREE software comparable to MICROSOFT. I used it because I didn’t own the programs …

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:39:15 +0000

So what do you think of it? Do you prefer it over Word? Do you use both? What does Open Office offer that Word doesn’t? I’m trying to decide if it’s worth it to download it or not.

By: Jessica Mousseau

Jessica Mousseau — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:28:45 +0000

I use OPEN OFFICE (FREE SOFTWARE)!

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:00:19 +0000

ok, that makes sense. I was thinking that could be a good idea: to write things in Word and then move them here to fix formating and make sure everything looks good. I downloaded the program but haven’t tried it yet, so I may give it a go to see how well it works. Word can be a pain (I swear it has a mind of its own sometimes!) so maybe this could work. There’s another similar program out there called OpenOffice that some people I know swear by, but I’ve never personally tried it.

By: Jessica Mousseau

Jessica Mousseau — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:37:31 +0000

I’m not sure it’s a replacement, I feel it is more of a supplement — when starting my real book this November, formatting was a pain in the butt,a nd this leaves thing SET — even if you edit and things are messed up on a regular word processor — it’s very convienient and I plan to see how it is –and maybe transfer my file into it when I start working on my book in Jan again.

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:56:34 +0000

Does anybody use this INSTEAD of Word? As a total replacement? I’ve seen a few of these programs advertised here and there but I’m a little wary of leaving Word behind completely.

By: Jessica Mousseau

Jessica Mousseau — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:25:56 +0000

downloaded — this is EXCELLENT. Formatting is always annoying, this is great.

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