When comparing Novelist vs LibreOffice Writer, the Slant community recommends Novelist for most people. In the question“What is the best Linux writing software for novelists?” Novelist is ranked 7th while LibreOffice Writer is ranked 9th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Google Drive backup/restore
Pro Compiles in ePub and RTF
Pro Powerful
Pro Complete tutorial
Pro Easy to use
Pro Totally free
Pro WYSIWYG
What you see is what you get when you hit print!
Pro Mouse-friendly interface
Unlike command line editors, Writer doesn't require learning special keybindings or memorizing specific commands. Every option and setting is available at the click of a button!
Pro Familiar interface
The GUI is reminiscent of Microsoft Word and just as easy, if not easier, to use.
Pro Really fast
Pro Easy to use
Pro Open source
Cons
Con Available only for Android
Con Steep learning curve
Con Not as powerful as command line editors
This is true of any GUI WYSIWYG editor as it simply isn't possible to match the efficiency and utility of a CLI editor with an interface intended for mouse control.
Con Terrible image handling
Arranging images is nigh impossible.
Con Obtuse UI / UX / menus
Con Limited extensibility
Not many cool or interesting plugins are available.
Con Not as Good as the Windows Version
Glitchy, adds more spaces when indenting but you can't fix it as it just keeps doing it. Can't wrap text around tables but Windows version can. Both versions won't place page count outside margins where it belongs.