I like listening to music while I write, as long as it doesn't have lyrics. I find soundtracks to favourite/relevant movies help put you in the mood and they just fade into the background while you work.
I was just wondering what kind of music (if any) other people listen to when they're writing?
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Yes, I do listen to music while I write. But mainly its those songs to which I don't remember the lyrics because otherwise I wouldn't help but sing along.
I usually go for such artists that I like but haven't heard their particular songs before like Coldplay, The Fray or Snow Patrol. But sometimes I need the silence to let the words come to me.
Hi Alex.
I find listening to favourite pieces of classical music inspiring. It puts me in a good mood to write. However, if I have to concentrate completely on a particular aspect of my novel, then I write in silence.
Unlike Victoria there is no association between my characters and the pieces of music I play. But I have a large selection of classical composers to choose from. When I write I hope that their genius rubs off on me.
I hope that helps.
Good luck.