Why not using LyX? It writes LaTeX for you with minimal effort and knowledge.
This article screams non-LaTeX in the title already. The word LaTeX should be rendered as http://site.uit.no/futurelab/files/2013/10/latex-logo.png
This article screams non-LaTeX in the title already. The word LaTeX should be rendered as http://site.uit.no/futurelab/files/2013/10/latex-logo.png
I've found that writing in LyX is faster than writing in Microsoft Word and friends. It forces you to focus on content (hence the WYSIWYM) and greatly accelerates equation entry with keyboard shortcuts and live preview.