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General Software Discussion / Re: word count from multilpe doc files?
« on: July 19, 2007, 01:22 PM »
Some time ago, I did a search for such programs and came up with yet another one, from a competing translation service company, Advanced International Translations.

AnyCount 6.0 does the counting, without the invoicing tools.  One must add each file separately; one cannot add folders themselves.  The results carry some additional detail -- for example, footnotes and endnotes are counted and reported separately, a feature certain to be useful to some writers.  The software is not cheap, costing 49 Euros.  The company offers a lite version called ClipCount for 12 Euros, but it only counts words cut onto the clipboard.  The same company apparently provides another version, called AnyMaxi, which does include the invoicing component, perhaps useful for ghostwriters and free-lancers who are paid by the word.

These three are available at different websites [which similar design]:

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www.anycount.com
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www.clipcount.com
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www.anymaxi.com

Tom
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www.becoming-a-writer-seriously.com

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General Software Discussion / Re: Good Web 2.0 Forum?
« on: July 19, 2007, 12:13 PM »
As it happens, I'm currently building a list of internet resources I consult as I search out information for my blog.  The list is incomplete; I've got quite a few more to add [2-3 times a week, I'm adding several, rather than all at one go].

This list is buried in my blog as a subpage under the WEBSITES tab.  Here's a direct link [hope I type it in properly]:

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http://becoming-a-writer-seriously.com/recommended-websites/my-sources-spilling-the-beans/

I will of course monitor this thread for additions to my own list.

Tom
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www.becoming-a-writer-seriously.com

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Word Processor Roundup / Re: Writing Software
« on: July 19, 2007, 08:08 AM »
Tomos, thanks for the alert about TextArranger.  I just looked it over and tried to figure out just how I would use it.  I haven't come up with any ideas that are not covered by other software just as well.  Maybe I'm missing something.  How would you put it to use, as a writer?

On the other hand, at the same site is Zero Timer.  I've had this one on my computer for over a year now -- very useful as a countdown timer, though in the package are also clocks that do other things as well.    Zero Timer is free, kinda -- one assigns a separate clock to a single project, but one must pay for multiple clocks with the same function.  Therefore, Zero Timer is a good, free alternative to track one project.  However, I've come to prefer Countdown Pro, which handles many projects in a single window, scrolling through them [it has a neat screensaver module too].  If my memory is correct, Countdown Pro costs $15.  I've been meaning to review these two programs, but other topics always seem to get my attention.

Tom
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http://www.becoming-a-writer-seriously.com

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General Software Discussion / Re: Best jukebox that is NOT iTunes?
« on: July 15, 2007, 05:50 PM »
I bought a Creative ZEN and installed Creative MediaSource Player on my laptop.  Immediately I experienced the worst crash I've ever experienced.  Thank goodness for XP's rollback feature.

Since the crash, I've been at a loss about how to proceed with the ZEN.  Any ideas?

BTW, I've reviewed relevant threads here and have downloaded mp3tagr and XMplay, which I'll install momentarily.  So much for my other projects today...

Tom

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What's the Best? / Re: What's the best Journal (Diary) software?
« on: July 15, 2007, 04:29 PM »
I also use iDailyDiary -- powerful and FREE.  I have a review with screenshots on my blog at
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http://www.becoming-a-writer-seriously.com
.  Just type in the name in the Search box, or scroll down through the Archive Index to find it.

Tom

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Word Processor Roundup / Re: Writing Software
« on: July 12, 2007, 12:00 PM »
Thanks for the hint about how to change HEADER TITLE in mid-stream -- it's done.

And thanks for the reminder about Mobysaurus, long on my list of programs to recommend to my blog readers.  I never realized there was a connection with DonationCoders, an extra bonus.

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Living Room / Re: Member Site Spotlight: Becoming a Writer Seriously - Tools and Trade Secrets
« on: July 12, 2007, 05:37 AM »
Deberett, there are several other programs, designed especially for novelists, that you may wish to check out.  I'll be reviewing all of them in detail in coming weeks, but a Google search will take you immediately to their homepages.

WriteItNow
WriteWay
yBook

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Word Processor Roundup / Re: Has anyone tried Scribus?
« on: July 11, 2007, 12:00 AM »
NoteBox Disorganizer sounds interesting indeed.  I think it's been discussed here before -- reference popped up during Google search.  Will take a look at it.  THANKS for bringing to my attention

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Word Processor Roundup / Re: Has anyone tried Scribus?
« on: July 03, 2007, 10:26 AM »
Thanks, Tom, for the FireFox plug-in hint.  It's installed.  Apparently the MAC word processor Scrivener has never been discussed here.

Tom

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Word Processor Roundup / Re: Has anyone tried Scribus?
« on: July 02, 2007, 08:42 PM »
Opps, just realized the MAC software I really meant to mention is called Scrivener, reviewed at 43 Folders back on January 21:

http://www.43folders...21/scrivener-review/


I'm beginning to learn my way around the Forum -- will search back threads.  There's enough back there to keep my busy for weeks!

Tom


edit by jgpaiva: fixing url

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Word Processor Roundup / Writing Software
« on: July 02, 2007, 04:51 PM »
A couple months back, I ran into a brief review about Scribus, a word processor for the Mac, with powerful bibliographic and note-taking capabilities. Sounds too good to be true.  I've put a brief reference to it on my blog.  So far, though, I've found no one who uses it.

Tom

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Word Processor Roundup / Re: 3rd Party Tools like Bibliography Addins
« on: July 02, 2007, 04:43 PM »
Again, late to the discussion...   I'm currently evaluating a number of bibliographic software programs, after abandoning Citation 9, among them Biblioscape 7.04, EndNote Scholar's Aid, along with Nota Bene.

While EndNote has the cleanest interface and seems very stable, it simply will NOT import my Citation database.  Nor does Scholar's Aid.  Biblioscape and NotaBene brought in the Citation database without undue trouble [tho it's taking a lot of time fine tuning the info, getting into the proper fields].

Biblioscape has novel and, for me, essential note-taking capabilities that go well beyond what the others offer.  I'm liking what I see.  CAUTION, however:  even tho it is now out of beta, the program remains buggy.  "Fixes" are coming out every few days, and the developer is extremely responsive to comments in the user forum.  My fingers are crosed for this one!

Tom

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Word Processor Roundup / Re: FrameMaker 7.2 and TeX/WinEDT are great for academics (at least)
« on: July 02, 2007, 04:27 PM »
Have you tried NotaBene, a word processor designed expressly for academics?  I have it installed on my computer, but use it infrequently because I write more for general audiences and don't need the academic framed layout.

For my current major book project, I'm using Chapter-by-Chapter, a Word companion that manages each chapter as a separate file, but which allows an overview of the entire document in progress [with chapter word counts] and the ability to merge it all at the end.  After merging, all the chapter and footnote numbering flow thru the full document.  The notion of keeping my entire book in a single file scares me to death; Chapter-by-Chapter lets me sleep at night, while keeping tabs of my overall progress.

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Word Processor Roundup / Re: Outlining
« on: July 02, 2007, 04:13 PM »
I'm very late into this thread, but the remark by alxwz about power outliners lacking footnoting capability prompts me to write.  The new version 7.04 of Biblioscape comes close to your needs.  Unlike most bibliographic software, which bundles reference info and note-taking on the same form, Biblioscape separates the two.  There is the Reference Pane and the Notes Pane, which can be linked.  The Notes section is essentially a 3-pane note-taker.  Hierarchical tree on the left, which can approximate an outline, a list of notes at the top right and the full note in the bottom pane.  Linking notes to references, an easy task, allows full power over footnoting.

Tom

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Word Processor Roundup / Excellent 3-page series -- but missing some word processors for creative writers
« on: July 02, 2007, 10:25 AM »
ZAINE:  I'm very impressed with your reviews -- clear, comprehensive, illuminating.  With most such reviews, I'm sure there will be some disagreement, and the discussion at this forum will be equally valuable I'm sure.

I've written a review of your review at my blog for writers:

     http://becoming-a-wr...-of-word-processors/


Interestingly, I've been exploring some of the same territory you've covered, but focussing on programs specially written for creative writers and journalists, rather than business and techical writers.  I've written extensive reviews of some of these, emphasizing screenshots illustrating the programs in action in the hands of a working writer.  Many more reviews to follow.

Tom

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