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| Topic Started: Apr 27 2009, 04:33 AM (209 Views) | |
| Post #1 Apr 27 2009, 04:33 AM | Bonzolee |
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So, this goes out to all those who consider themselves to be writers, fiction and non. Do you ever listen to music when you write? What kind of why? I've been writing a novel for a few months now (close to 60,000 words in, baby!) and I do listen to music when I write. Not all the time – sometimes I prefer silence – but music helps open the floodgates of creativity a lot of the time for me. It really helps set a mood in addition to getting me into the right frame of mind for the scene I'm writing. As such, I tend to listen to stuff that best fits what I plan on writing in a particular session. Usually, it's instrumental stuff. Classical, scores, whatever. Other times, it's one of the many bands I listen to and everyone's more than familiar with my musical tastes. Also, I write better at night. Easier to get immersed. Anyone else? Edited by Bonzolee, Apr 27 2009, 04:34 AM.
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| Post #2 Apr 28 2009, 12:02 AM | Dan |
| Me too Bonzo. I listen to music when I write as well. My selection also depends on what I'm writing. |
 
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| Post #3 May 19 2009, 02:37 AM | Perry |
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When I used to write computer program-like stuff, I used to do it through the night, when almost total silence reigns. Is it a matter of focus? When I'm proofing any literary work for someone, I usually prefer the silence of night-time. The phone doesn't ring then, either. |
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| Post #4 May 19 2009, 02:41 AM | Perry |
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As a sort-of PS, when I am writing something, usually article length only, I always like to put it aside for 24 or more hours. I can usually write things in a way that clears comprehension con- fusion. Then two days later, I re-address a tract I've written and hang my head, asking, 'how did I make such a enigma of that?' When working from a PoV of knowledge, its such an easy trap to fall into. |
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