[stylist] Musical inspiration when writing

Wed Jun 24 13:37:45 UTC 2015

Totally agree. Music is such a muse for me too. And no particular genre or
style. I will find a song just taking me to new places.

Bridgit

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HI everyone. Just wanted to toss out a suggestion that may or may not be
useful to some of you out there. It's about how music can inspire us to move
through any writer's block and closer into the minds of our characters.
Music and writing are both huge parts of my life so those of you who feel
the same may relate to this. Often I'll hear a song and get the impression
that this or that character totally digs it or that type of music or like in
our own lives and music choices, the lyrics reflect something the character
is going through, totally saying it perfectly for them. When working with
these characters, it gets me closer to them and more into the zone as it
were, to make mix cds of the songs they like or songs that inspire me for
being open to them and in the mood to connect as it were. Recently I did a
full mix CD with my husband of all the songs that connect to a specific
group of characters we're working with and it's done wonders. Especially
helping me connect to one. So yeah, just wanted to share that. It's not a
new thing for me by far, but it's the first time we had an entire CD worth.
Most characters just have a song or two. LOL.
Sem
I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.
I get along with the voices inside of my head.
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