Is there storytelling repertoire software out there? Someone willing to create it?

[Rachel Hedman]

There are many database software programs out there to organize contacts. I wondered if there was a specific software out there for storytellers?

When I have my binders with notes on my repertoire, I lovingly call it "Story Storage". What if we had our own GoldMine or Access program that was developed specifically for storytellers in mind?

I have attempted to use Excel to see if it could do what I would want it to do.

For example, I would like to filter by country, culture, and themes. I imagine each form to be two pages so that when printed in hard copy form, then I could put the first and second pages within a plastic sheet and then put in my binder.

Then I would have the benefit of the search possibilities through the computer but I would also have the choice to print hard copy.

If someone has the skills to create this database, I would like to work with you. Or do you know someone who has the skills?

Do you have a "Story Storage" form(s) that works for you?

I have filled over three 3" binders on outlines of stories in my repertoire. I must have a better system.

Thank you!

Until we tell again,

Rachel Hedman
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[Rachel Hedman]

Now that I think about this, the software could include more than a repertoire feature. It could include customizable forms that we--as working artists--use everyday.

For example, there could be the invoice, service agreement, thank you letter.

You could insert your logo where needed.

Hmmmm.

It could even expand to work beyond us storytellers. I could work for any artist that has a repertoire like musicians.

Let's dream the big dream and put out our wish list of what we would want the software to do for us!

Of course, if it already exists somewhere. . .great!

Until we tell again,

Rachel Hedman
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[Denis Gessing]

Rachel. As you can see I'm not all that organized myself, and would love to find something out there to fill the basic needs you mentioned. Please update asap if you've uncovered anything.
Thanks, Denis

[K. Sean Buvala]

did you connect with Mark out here in AZ?

[Denis Gessing]

do not know Mark in Az. Is this some one I should contact?

[K. Sean Buvala]

I'm sorry, Denis. I was unclear. I had referred Rachel to a gentelman here in AZ who might be able to create this process with her. My note should have gone directly to her and not caused confusion here on the board. I apologize.

[Denis Gessing]

No worries, mate.

[Carolyn Stearns]

I have an index book divided by category such as animal or moral, historical. Stories are listed in all categories that apply and asterix by the category that it is filed under in my file drawer. When I need something I can scan the book or reach for a full file by subject such as ghost stories, train stories, food stories. So far it has been working for me. I have about 250 stories in note form in the file. I often go online to find a particular story to fit a request but my foundation of stories is there and growing. I can see where on line would help but for now Im staying paper the computer isnt in my office and is family shared so I can access my stuff without waiting up in the office. Being able to categorize and file stories by book they are in and shelf stored on would help too. How often Ive pulled several books looking for something I half recall. Eventually I will have a lap top up in my office and then the electronic would be awesome keep working on it Rachel.