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April 1 question - If you have a playlist (or could put one together) that either gets you in the groove to write or fits with one of your books, what is it? What type of music or what songs?
I love music, however, I can't write and listen to music at the same time. The songs that I love tends to bring back memories and takes me on some wild rides.
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DeleteI don't listen to music when writing either. Thanks for co-hosting this month.
ReplyDeleteThanks Natalie
DeleteIf that last one were true I would've drowned by now!
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting today.
Haahaaaa Me too!!!
DeleteI'm am so stinkin' excited for you & Ruthless Kingdom!
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting.
Awwww....thank you Melissa!
DeleteLove those quotes! I can't write and listen to anything either. The voices in my head are far too loud and easily distracted. They could erupt into a dance party if I don't keep some peace!
ReplyDeleteHahaaa we're on the same page
DeleteOften those memories are what helps me move the story forward.
ReplyDeleteTrue!
DeleteI get that. Music can be hugely distracting for me too, but also can help get me in the mood -- just to begin.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you jumped on the IWSG pannel and I've been following your release news! Super awesome stuff. Keep banging down doors and killing it, eh?
Awwww thank you Crystal. Following yours too!!
DeleteI'm like you, I can't listen to music directly when writing. I get too involved in it also. Congrats on your admin role!
ReplyDeleteTY Nick
DeleteI don't listen to music while I write for the same reason. There are very few songs that I've heard that I feel portray my stories and I always find them after the story is done.
ReplyDeleteI might give a soft classical a try one day, but not today...LOL
DeleteHappy IWSG Day and thanks for co-hosting this month. Congrats on being the newest admin. I like the quotes. I get how songs can be distracting for some in their writing process, but music helps me a lot.
ReplyDeleteSo glad music helps!!! Music definitely helps me when I'm cooking dinner.
DeleteThanks for co-hosting! I only listen if I need a boost to get me started, but I mostly like to work in silence if everything is going well.
ReplyDeleteSame
DeleteHi Constantine,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on joining the IWSG and thank you for being one of co-host for this month.
I enjoy listening to my own set lists but there are also times when I write in silence too. I would say I enjoy writing in both scenes.
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That's awesome. A little bit of both helps
DeleteThank you for co-hosting IWSG this month. I agree that music can be distracting when writing, but inspiring when not writing!
ReplyDeleteYes!
DeleteI'm like you. Can't write and listen at the same time. It might be the age thing, because many youngsters nowadays often listen to their phone simultaneously with doing everything else. Maybe you need to train for it since babyhood?
ReplyDeletehahaaaa. My grandson loves to say he's multi-tasking. Playing a video game while watching a family movie. Train 'em young.
DeleteI listen to music all day, every day. The only thing that changes when I'm writing is the style of music. I just keep it low so as not to disturb the voices in my head ;-) Thanks for co-hosting and happy April!
ReplyDeleteWow! Nice.
DeleteI hadn't thought of that, the way music reminds me of people and times past as well. Good point, Cathrina. I recall reading George Saunders saying, 'that in the course of writing, he (Tolstoy) was listening to another voice other than that of his personal moral conviction. He was listening to what I would like to call the wisdom of the novel.' How can you hear the wisdom and listen to a music track at the same time? It doesn't work for me.
ReplyDeleteMe either!
DeleteI write in silence. I really wish I could go to the coffee shop and write, but that environment is way too distracting for me. As far as music goes, I would recognize the song and go off to find out the name of the song or who is singing. Thank you for co-hosting@
ReplyDeleteOne I'd like to try that coffee shop atmosphere.
DeleteWe are on the same page, Cathrina. No music while witing for me either.
ReplyDeleteSame!
DeleteCongratulations on your new position as IWSG Admin and thanks for co-hosting!
ReplyDeleteFor me, music inspires and changes my mood. When I get down to writing, I have to turn the music off.
Oops, I didn't intend to post my comment as Anonymous. Maybe, the music made me do it! haha
DeleteLOL!!!
DeleteYes, this is why I can't listen to music and write ; too many memories, or I want to get up and dance. Thanks for joining the IWSG team!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
DeleteCongrats on being the Admin and thanks for co-hosting, Cathrina. I agree that 'silence is golden' when I write.
ReplyDeleteAgree :D
DeleteThanks for co-hosting this month!
ReplyDeleteI’m the opposite. With a playlist playing in the background, it doesn’t hinder my writing. Instead of going down memory lane, it helps me focus more on my WIP.
Loving seeing the variety of responses to this month's prompt. No two brains are alike, it seems. @samanthabwriter from
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Thanks for co-hosting! I can't write with music either--at least not music with lyrics. Too distracting.
ReplyDeleteI can't listen to music when I write either, Cathrina. I need silence in order to concentrate. And yes! Writing IS holding your breath under water. Have a great day!
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