Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Do You Listen to Music When You Write?

There are people who have music playing constantly...in the car, at home and even as they fall asleep. My brain finds that way too busy. Music demands my full attention. Most probably I can't focus on two things at once.

However, when I was finishing CRY OF THE BELLS, I listened to the CD FLAVORS OF THE DRUM: NATIVE RHYTHMS AND RECIPES, released in 2000 by Talking Taco Music Company. I was writing about early California and Native Americans, and I looked forward to sitting down to type while the drums thrummed softly in the background.

I hear romance writers discuss this issue more than mystery writers. One author reveals she sometimes plays music and sometimes doesn't. Her brain lets her know yes or no. Another novelist says she listens to the music of DRAGONHEART, a favorite of mine, although I use it because it lifts my mood to cheerfulness. Another, who writes horror romance, puts on music from horror films.

Like much of the writing process, it's a matter of finding what works for you. It's purely individual. If you haven't tried it, do. You might like it.

Dee Ann Palmer

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