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πŸ” Scribus: the best free Adobe InDesign alternative πŸ“Š

πŸ“š Just published a new article comparing Scribus and Adobe InDesign, two powerful tools for self-publishing digital and printed content. Here's a quick overview of what you'll find in the article:

πŸ“– Motivation for Self-Publishing: Sharing my journey from a Substack article to exploring self-publishing alternatives.

πŸ›  Journey into Self-Publishing Software: Exploring options like Microsoft Docs, LaTeX, and Pandoc before discovering Adobe InDesign and Scribus.

πŸ–₯ Adobe InDesign: A closer look at the industry-standard desktop publishing tool, its features, and cross-platform availability.

πŸ“Š Scribus: An introduction to the open-source desktop publishing software, its capabilities, and supportive community.

🀝 Scribus vs. Adobe InDesign: My personal take on these tools and their user bases.

βœ… Conclusion: Sharing my choice and experience with Scribus for creating a digital magazine and thanking the open-source community.

πŸ’‘ If you're into self-publishing or curious about these tools, dive into the full article for an in-depth comparison and insights.

Read the entire article on my personal blog at https://gsantoro.dev/posts/scribus-vs-indesign/

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