I have a 50,000 word medical thesis to write. I don't want it to end up looking like a big ugly Word document, just printed out on A4 and bound. I would like some graphic design inspiration/tips for making it look more like a real book, which would actually be a pleasure to pick up and read. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 21 answers

Who wants to share their favorite MS Word 2003 Style themes for writing academic papers? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm currently writing a novel. Should I use LaTex instead of MS Word? [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2007 - 41 answers

Help me with lists in LaTeX! And I'd like some general advice about whether LaTeX and LyX are worth the hassle. [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2007 - 22 answers

I have a week to make a set of three concert programs for an upcoming music festival at my university (I am a music student). LaTeX? InDesign? Word? The catch: I am a novice (albeit an eager one) at all but the latter program. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2006 - 12 answers