[stylist] Musical inspiration when writing

[Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter]

I like to do mindless chores or just sit or exercise and just think about
plot and character, even with my nonfiction. I like to let it simmer a bit
before actually writing. I often let things play out in my head like a movie
before trying to create on paper.

Bridgit

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I greatly prefer quiet when writing. I suppose this is because I'm easily
distracted, but I'm most productive when I'm alone and the house is quiet
and I find my groove. Sometimes I'll sit outside, but the sounds of birds
and kids playing don't really distract me too much.

However, I do use music to get into the right emotional state. I have a
treadmill in the room I call my office (aka, the junk room). I find walking
on the treadmill while listening to music helps get the creative juices
going, so if I'm working on a scene where a couple is having a fight, I
might crank up some Rage Against the Machine or Disturbed and walk on the
treadmill while the scene plays out in my mind. Then I'll sit down and write
it.

Chris



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