When you’re writing a mystery novel….

carlene — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:58:50 +0000

…or any novel, do you listen to music? If so, what kind? I find that most of the time, silence is better for me. I can concentrate and visualize scenes to write. After all, I am the director of my stories. (When people ask my husband what I do for a living he tells them that I sit alone in a room, make up people and kill them). But back to music. If I’m writing a love scene, I put on some soft jazz. I can close my eyes and really see my couple dancing around the living room, kissing, hugging, pulling off clothing or …well, you get the idea.

If I want to write some action scenes, I’ll put on some hard rock. That seems to get my heart pumping and my fingers moving – fast! Writing comedy? Happy music of course, something light and tinkly. If I’m writing general stuff, I often put on nice background music, maybe jazz or classical. It soothes my brain and keeps my fingers moving. One thing I can’t do is put on a vocal. If someone is singing on my CD, I gotta sing along! When I’m singing, I’m not writing and I really hate all those complaints from the neighbors!

So, are you a silent writer or one who is musically inspired? Let me know – I curious.

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When you’re writing a mystery novel….