Auditory and olfactory memories are powerful things, you know? If you smell a pumpkin pie baking, maybe it takes you back to grandma’s house. And that’s what we want our books to do as well. It should move us, make us angry, or make us think. Music, when it’s properly played, should make us ache. Furthermore, when I listen to those songs - his music– I get to know him even better. I spent an afternoon putting together a playlist for the hero, who’s a musician, and his choices speak volumes on what kind of person he is, his current state of mind, and how he’s dealing with adversity. I’m doing it for my daughter, but it has taught me a great deal. This may seem like pretty basic advice, but I’ve discovered how powerful music can be all over, writing this new YA project.
I couldn’t write an action scene, listening to Chopin. There are classical pieces by Chopin that when I close my eyes, listening to them, I can see the couples twirling, the men in their black formalwear and the women in ornate gowns.
I’ve found a great way to set the mood is to find music that transports you. You’ll lose the momentum you’ve been building. Sometimes you’re not feeling it, right? But you need to write, otherwise you’ll get out of practice. Sorry! As for the rest of you, settle in. If that’s the case for you, then I fear there’s nothing for you here today. I know some people can’t listen to music while they write.
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