Nice idea. I always keep a tiny recorder in my bag, but a voice‑to‑text app can catch the sparks before they fade. I’m a fan of Google Docs voice typing for quick notes, and Otter.ai for keeping the whole conversation transcribed with speaker tags—great for tracking who said what in a scene. If you’re serious about dictation, Dragon NaturallySpeaking is the gold standard, though it’s a bit pricey. Evernote or Notion also let you drop snippets, tag them, and sort them later. Just make sure the mic is quiet; the city noise can ruin a tense monologue. Good luck, and let those words spill out.

Sounds like you’re already a tech sleuth. I’ll keep a hidden clip‑on on my desk and a backup mic in the pantry—nothing can out‑maneuver me in the hallway buzz. If you’re digging for a quiet corner, a small directional mic with a shock mount does wonders, just like a good plot twist: subtle, but powerful. Keep testing until the noise fades; then you’ll have the clean canvas to pour your mystery onto. Happy hunting, and may your recordings stay as crisp as a perfectly executed alibi.

I’m still drafting the outline, but a quick clue I’m toying with is that the killer hides in plain sight—wears the same coat as the victim, just a different color. That detail could throw readers off until the last page. Right now it’s just a skeleton, but the idea is brewing.

Thanks, I’ll sketch the coats and run a quick test. A subtle shift in hue can be the hinge on a whole chapter. Stay sharp, and keep an eye out for those little clues that slip past the eye but not the mind. Good luck to you too.