Good morning everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I’ve been doing a lot of writing on a new project this morning, and I realised how much listening to music helps me to get in the right frame of mind. It’s not just any music though – I can only write to very specific songs. I love reading about other writers’ processes, so I thought I’d share a list of my favourite songs to write to. Of course, it varies depending on the scene I’m writing, and the project I’m working on, but currently, this is what I listen to to get into the zone:
- Good as Gold by the Apache Relay
- Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen
- Mission Bells by the Apache Relay (this one is perfect for sad/emotional scenes)
- Golden Slumbers by the Beatles
- Never Coming Down by Willamette Stone (for fast-paced, happy scenes)
- Brand New Day by Kodaline
- The Happiest Day of Your Life by the Apache Relay (makes me sad which makes me write sad scenes better)
- The Only Thing by Sufjan Stevens (perfect for those character reflection moments)
- Love Like This by Kodaline (Acoustic version)
- Something by the Beatles
That’s it for now, but I’m sure I’ll be adding to this list as I get further into my work-in-progress. What music, if any, do you listen to while you write? Let me know in the comments!
Thanks for reading,
Yours truly,
Tamara