I am using notes to try to write song lyrics for my son but I haven't had any inspiration for at least a month. The most important thing is that you write your thoughts down regularly and then you can organize and edit them later. If you need help I can walk you through backing up with iCloud if you call me on my day off after I am up and moving in the afternoon. Let me know if I can help. I do this stuff all day long at work and it would not be a problem to help.