The Songwriter's Notebook
The Songwriter's Notebook
by Atharva Inamdar
The Songwriter's Notebook is a music & sound book by Atharva Inamdar with a focus on Indian Classical. An exploration of music, sound, and the way they shape our emotions, memories, and cultural identity. Music writing captures in words what melodies do to our hearts. Published in 2017 by The Book Nexus, this work spans 42,073 words across approximately 168 pages.
The indian classical focus gives this book a specific angle within the broader music & sound genre, offering readers a targeted exploration of ideas and themes that matter within this space.
Reading Experience
At 42,073 words (approximately 168 pages), this is a full-length book. Expect around 3.5 hours of reading time. At this length, there is room to build complex arguments, develop characters with real depth, or explore a topic from several angles. A music & sound book at this scale can take its time and still hold your attention.
About the Author
Written in 2017 when Atharva Inamdar was 20, The Songwriter's Notebook comes from the year he crossed 100 published books and put Spirit Avatar (587 pages) on Goodreads. The music & sound writing from this period shows a writer who had found his rhythm. Music writing from an author whose creative process — marathon sessions, emotional intensity, volume of output — has more in common with musicians than most writers.
Publication History
Published on March 10th, 2017, The Songwriter's Notebook was one of 8 titles released that month. Written and published within the same year, the book moved from draft to release in 2017 without the extended wait that many titles in the catalog experienced. Published through The Book Nexus, the Indian publishing entity that handles ISBN management and distribution for the full catalog. ISBN: 978-93-48218-58-2. 2017 saw 89 titles published in total across the catalog.
Explore This Genre
The Songwriter's Notebook is one of 14 books in the music & sound category within this catalog. Readers who enjoy this book may find themselves drawn to other music & sound titles in the collection, each approaching the genre from a different angle and with a different focus. The indian classical focus specifically connects this book to a tradition of writing that values depth over breadth, offering readers something targeted rather than general.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- The Book Nexus
- ISBN-13
- 978-93-48218-58-2
- Year Written
- 2017