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Originally Posted by onewiththeanswer
Yes, I am writing a narrative, more specific a teen fiction. I am on the move all the time because I get inspired when I travel to unusual destinations. So I am looking for a software compatible with my lifestyle. Currently, I am a Mac user. However, I have a laptop with Microsoft too, but it has some battery problems, so it is not that convenient for traveling. 
So, I stumbled across this article, listing the pros and cons of free alternatives to Word, but I didn't find Scriver in the list. I was wondering whether the ones listed are worth looking at, what do you think? |
I'm not going to be much help. When I'm on the move (a rare event) I generally take a laptop (well, tablet with keyboard) in the hope that I'll write something on it (using LibreOffice), but I never do. The most I ever achieve when away from home are some scribbled notes on a pPad*.
If you haven't already looked at Scrivener then I suggest you do - at the very least it is worth looking at. (I don't use it, but I thought it was impressive.)
If the places you go generally have good Internet access then Google Docs or one of its equivalents may be worth consideration - that way you can write from any device you happen to have access to. (I see it's listed on that link you gave.)
Of those items on the linked list, I like LibreOffice (I moved from OpenOffice, and before that WordPerfect). But, in truth, for writing narrative fiction there is basically no difference - any of them will be overkill for the job. If you write while travelling I doubt if you are in much need of a distraction free word processor, as there are generally many other distractions without the minor stuff on the screen.
When it comes to writing narrative fiction almost anything that lets you type text will do the job - especially when writing early drafts. Many a novel has been drafted with software no more sophisticated than Notepad (I presume Mac has an equivalent). Some people prefer such simple tools.
* pPad = paper-pad. This plus a a couple of pens or pencils makes the ideal companion for the traveller. No batteries or power point required. You can write words on it, draw pictures, send messages in bottles ... and if you choose a pad with soft-textured paper it can be invaluable for rural travels where toilets are few and far between 