Writer Documentation - Ghost Theme Documentation

Writer Theme Documentation

Writer is a minimalist theme designed for authors and bloggers who want their content to take center stage. With its clean typography and distraction-free design, Writer provides the perfect reading experience.

Installation

Download the Writer theme ZIP file
Log in to your Ghost admin panel
Navigate to Settings → Design → Change theme
Click "Upload theme" and select the writer.zip file
Click Activate to make it live

Configuration

Typography Settings

Writer focuses on readability:

Choose from multiple font pairings
Adjust font sizes and line heights
Configure reading width for optimal experience

Minimalist Layout

Clean, distraction-free design
Focus on content presentation
Optional sidebar elements
Simple navigation structure

Author Features

Enhanced author profiles
Bio sections and social links
Author pages with post collections
Byline customization options

Features

Minimalist Design: Clean and focused on content
Typography Excellence: Optimized for reading
Distraction-Free: No unnecessary elements
Author Focused: Enhanced author profiles and bios
Newsletter Integration: Easy email list building
Social Sharing: Simple sharing options
Search Functionality: Built-in search capabilities
Tag Organization: Content categorization system

Customization

Reading Experience

Adjustable content width
Font size controls for readers
Reading time estimates
Progress indicators for long articles

Author Customization

Custom author bios
Social media links
Author photo options
Byline styling options

Troubleshooting

Typography Issues

Check font loading in browser console
Verify CSS custom properties
Test with different content types

Author Profile Problems

Ensure author data is complete in Ghost admin
Check social media link formats
Verify image uploads for author avatars

Support

For additional support with Writer theme:

Browse our author-focused guides
Check typography customization tips
Contact our content strategy team