Someone asked what my writing music \u201cplaylist\u201d is.<\/p>\n
Since I just wrapped up the first draft of book 4 in my \u201cEnoch Wars\u201d series a couple weeks ago, and will be starting the first draft of book 5 in mid August, this is a timely question. And, yes, there\u2019s a powerful writing lesson below you can use regardless of what your playlist is or what kind of writing you do.<\/p>\n
So chill them zombies out.<\/p>\n
Anyway, the playlist depends on what I\u2019m writing.<\/p>\n
For fiction (when writing book 4 a few weeks ago) it was:<\/p>\n
1. \u201cRequiem For a Dream\u201d original song (had to find the song on YouTube — I have never seen the movie, I just dig the theme for writing)<\/p>\n
2. \u201cThe Brides\u201d from the Bram Stoker\u2019s Dracula soundtrack<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Basically, what I did was, I put one of those two songs (depending on the chapter) on a constant loop. This is a writing trick (that works great for copywriting too) I learned a while back from a former bid\u2019niz partner and it works great for keeping me focused.<\/p>\n
Which song I played depended on the chapter.<\/p>\n
When I wrote a chapter about the evil villain, I played the Dracula song.<\/p>\n
When I wrote a chapter about the so-called \u201chero\u201d I put on the other one.<\/p>\n
The only exception was chapter 8 where I listened to the Miami Vice theme over and over for reasons that will make perfect sense for fans of my Miami Vice-obsessed vampire character Fezziwig.<\/p>\n
The point?<\/p>\n
Other than my taste in music is boring for you?<\/p>\n
For me, writing is all about emotion and focus. And, I highly suggest you tap into the feelz (good or bad — just don’t let the feelz dictate the editing process) in a way that keeps you focused, then write and see what happens.<\/p>\n
You can always edit later.<\/p>\n
As for non-fiction, emails, copy, etc?<\/p>\n
Usually movie soundtracks for that, too.<\/p>\n
But, not always.<\/p>\n
Okay, enough.<\/p>\n
You can read the first of my twisted monster novels free online here:<\/p>\n