BS: A word processing program for writers--

Subject: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: Bill D
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 04:53 PM

Yes, me again of course. This was noted in the freeware group I monitor the other day.


RoughDraft

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RoughDraft is a freeware word processor for Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP. Although suitable for general use, it has features specifically designed for creative writing: novels, short stories, articles, plays and screenplays. It's designed to be as practical as possible, offering all the features you need, but without being complicated or awkward to use.

RoughDraft has the following features:
Special modes for plays and screenplays which make formatting easy.
A side panel that makes common operations quicker and more convenient.
Instant backup of all open files to the device of your choice - a very convenient way to make sure you don't lose your work.
Automatic creation of cover pages for manuscript submissions with word and page counts.
Automatic insertion of user-defined words - for character names or commonly used words.
Four extra clipboards for inserting longer phrases or paragraphs.
A comprehensive but simple printing system, including a print preview that shows exactly how your work will look on the page.
Creation of HTML files of your work for publishing on the web.
Importing of files in Word 6.0, Word 97 and HTML formats.
Up to 100 files open at the same time.
Spellchecking. British and American English dictionaries are included. Dictionaries for many other languages can be downloaded.
Live spellchecking that underlines misspelled words in red as you type.
A custom spellchecking dictionary so you can add your own words.
A dictionary and thesaurus facility (provided by Anthony Lewis' WordWeb program, which has to be installed separately - it's not required to run RoughDraft, but strongly recommended).
Comprehensive text and paragraph formatting options.
Saving of files in the popular Rich Text Format (RTF), meaning they can be opened in just about any other word processor.
Full find and replace, including the ability to list all the matches in the current file or in a number of files.
Font styles for quicker formatting.
Shortcut keys for just about everything.
A comprehensive help system.

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: Joybell
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 06:46 PM

Bill, thank you. It sounds great. I'll be checking it out as soon as my current project is finished. Inserting character names in dialogue and stage directions sounds like a really helpful feature.
Cheers, Joy

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: Riginslinger
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 07:09 PM

Bill: Do you know what they're charging for this program?

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: Bill D
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 07:12 PM

free! Almost all software I use is free.

"RoughDraft is a freeware word processor "

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 07:29 PM

Gonna get it, now! Thanks, BillD!!

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: Bill D
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 08:22 PM

(It was you I was thinking of, kat!)

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: Bert
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 08:34 PM

Thanks Bill. I'm gonna take a look at it.

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 09:05 PM

I was a user of WordStar until it was so outmoded then defeated by WordPerfect and Word that it went away. But I loved all of those macros in it, and I haven't gotten to the point of using macros in any of these other programs. It's always stop and go get a menu. But I should check into that feature again, even if it isn't in the new freeware.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: Riginslinger
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 09:59 PM

Wow! I'm going to get it as well. Thanks!

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: theleveller
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 03:31 AM

I've got a specially designed writing tool of my own and I'm sharpening it right now.

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 11:07 AM

LOL...careful don't get it too sharp!;-)

Bill, I just downloaded it and took a quick look. I think I am going to LIKE it. Thanks, again!

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: theleveller
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 11:26 AM

I read somewhere that John Steinbeck used different grades of pencil depending on what he was writing. My late friend, Roger Deakin, author of 'Waterlog' and 'Wildwood', did a similar thing, using a range of different writing implements. Try doing that on a PC.

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 11:34 AM

Easy. It's different fonts.

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: Donuel
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 12:27 PM

Could it hlep dyslextic morons how have never leaned to spell?

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: GUEST,Jack the Sailor
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 12:27 PM

Thanks Bill.

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 12:29 PM

Does it generate characters and plot lines?

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 01:44 PM

No but I will for you, McGrath!**BG**

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: Bill D
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 02:13 PM

"Could it hlep dyslextic morons how have never leaned to spell?"

indeed it could! It has built-in dictionaries... But unless you actually need to 'compose' and save writings, TinySpell is your best bet. I use TinySpell at all times...as when typing 'live' into Mudcat.

(I'm glad some folks are finding RoughDraft useful)

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 09 Apr 08 - 11:34 PM

I got RoughDraft as suggested - it loaded and ran fine under WINE on Fedora V6 (Haven't updated yet).

Subject: RE: BS: A word processing program for writers--
From: Slag
Date: 10 Apr 08 - 01:28 AM

Thanks Bill D! Down loaded and using same on XP which somehow did not have Word bundled with the OS package.