The Music of Writing
How do you evoke moods when you are writing?
I use music. This past week, I set up playlists for specific moods–breakups, falling in love, anger, joy, remorse. I find that lately, I’m drawn to 80s pop and alternative, though there is always room for grunge and feminist folk. That is why playlists are so much better than mix CDs. You can change them on a whim without wasting media.
I also discuss music in my writing. If a specific song captures what my character is feeling, that character might quote it or mention listening to it. I used an Ani Difranco song to illustrate a post I made on Pop Culture Curmudgeon earlier this week. I have plans to set up iTunes lists of songs as part of my marketing when I get one of these books published. Are other authors doing that? Or things like it?
What ways do you focus your emotions while writing?
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