Enter this wonderful version of 'I Could Write a Book,' which was a tune in the Rodgers & Hart 1940 musical Pal Joey. Both are effective, but I prefer smooth early on in a mix. There are two ways to make a transition on a mixtape: smooth or jarring. The songs you choose will help you see things from your characters’ points of view, and you’ll be surprised by how helpful they will be. Track 2: ' I Could Write a Book ,' by Dinah Washington. Maybe your story takes place in another country? Do some digging to find songs in the country’s language or artists who call it home. While the music you add to your writing playlist will help with creativity, it can also be used as a learning tool.įor example, if your character grew up in the 70s, try adding songs from that era: Fleetwood Mac, The Doors, ABBA. When we are listening to a piece of music with a slow rhythm, in a major key, with no harsh elements, it can bring us to a more relaxed and soothing place.”Įras and genres can be used as research. The combination of rhythm and melody has a tremendous ability to influence our minds. Even something with a hint of rainfall or birds could help with your motivation and creativity. There are tons of tracks that were designed to help listeners get into a specific headspace – those used in yoga or during a massage, for example. Instrumental music actually can help you focus, as it will work to block out any background noise while providing you with a nice soothing effect. Get instrumental… If you’re the type who spends too much time analyzing or trying to memorize lyrics, switch it up by adding songs without words. Think hard about the types of songs that trigger your different emotions and use them to your advantage. Working on a fight scene? I hear System of a Down is good for that. Writing a love story? Try some Frank Sinatra. Instead, opt for music that won’t distract you – and save the Lizzo for your “I Finished A Chapter” celebratory playlist. If you’re anything like me, you’ll stop midsentence to sing along or bust out a dance move. As much as you may want to fill your writing playlist with Lizzo, it might not be such a good idea.
You see, music is powerful creating a writing playlist that influences your mood can undoubtedly have a positive impact on your creativity and headspace.ĭon’t go straight for your favorites. Think about it: how do you feel when you hear your favorite song playing in a grocery store? Or while you’re driving? Has a song ever made you cry? Has one ever cheered you up? It’s been proven that music can help us change our mindset and mood. Whether it’s through apps like Spotify or blasting from a mix CD (those are still a thing, right?), creating a writing playlist that’s unique to you and your taste can make all the difference when working on your manuscript. Sure, silence may be preferred when putting pen to paper, but sometimes that hint of background noise can be exactly what you need to get the words flowing. A writing playlist is exactly what it sounds like – a selection of songs or music set to help you get in the zone.
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