Self-Hosted Blog WordPress Desktop App GNU/Linux
This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on How to Make the Initial Setup for a Self-Host WordPress Blog on WordPress Desktop Client on GNU/Linux Distributions.
Especially relevant is how with this App you can Connect either a WordPress.com Blog or also a Self-Hosted one.
Especially relevant: to Connect a Self-Hosted Website you need to Make Use of the JetPack Plugin.

1. Download & Install JetPack WordPress Plugin
Grab the JetPack WordPress Plugin.
Possibly Follow the included Installattion Instructions.
Before Installation Look carefully to the Reviews…2. Select Add New Site
Next on Bottom Left Select Add New Site.
3. Add Self Hosted WordPress Blog
Again Choose Add Existing WordPress Site with JetPack.
4. Finalizing New Site Setup
Finally, on Your Blog JetPack Plugin Settings
Click on Button Connect to WordPress.com!