I try some of those things, like Google Sheets for proper nouns, but am always forgetting plot threads or under-developing characters because I forgot to add something where I meant to. I like the idea of a tool which allows me to intertwine everything in a visible format without having to force tools to do that for me, like with a spreadsheet.
Non-fiction has always came easy to me as I can trivially connect dots where they already exist. Making those dots myself, then connecting them, is where I struggle.
I have never used a writing program myself, just use LibreOffice, but the two I hear are the most popular are Scrivener and Vellum. Vellum is the one I hear the highest praise for in features and utility but itās Mac only for some insane reason. Who makes Mac only software any more?
I was just looking at it, Gotta transpose because Bb is a bitch of a key on guitar and Iām not very good at making Gmaj7s. Also Iāll need to bring a lyric sheet cause I only really remember the lyrics to the hook.
This style goes probably beyond reasonable expectations, but I assume there are simpler tabs for it as well, so if you want to go for popularity you could learn āCha-La-Head-Cha-Laā. Its also a lot of fun for the audience to sing along.
Iām considering looking for greener pastures than Oddball Magazine for my music criticism. Canāt post this on FB or Twitter cause my editors are there and Iām not ready to tell them about it yet. What music/culture publications do you guys think I could and would want to write for?
