Present tense
This month, Greta Powell looks at presentation software useful to writers
Greta Powell
The majority of queries I receive are along the lines of how to format text, manipulate graphics or work with ebooks, so it was a little strange to see a change in tack recently, with emails asking about presentation software which went along the lines of what alternatives are there to PowerPoint and how are they used.
It’s easy to forget that writers don’t sit hunched over a Remington in isolation somewhere whilst banging out their latest masterpiece. Presentations are a part and parcel of the process too, from screen shows at external events to larger online sales pitches. This month we look at different ways of presenting using various software applications.
Q Mostly I use Open Office for writing everything – its easy to use, virtually identical to Microsoft Office and totally free. Budget being what it is I try not to pay for software where possible. Recently I saw some very impressive digital work which I was told was put together using software called Sway but I cannot find out much about it online. Have you heard of it and if so what could you tell me about it?