When I first read Twilight and Ms. Meyer gave credit to a band that she listened to when she wrote the story, I just didn’t get it. I like to write in silence so I was confused at first. Yet, lately, I’ve gotten it.
Ever since my husband got me my IPod, I’ve been listening to the same 10 songs over and over. These are the songs that most speak to my heart about my life right now and where I want it to head.
Needless to say, they do inspire my writing. I listen to them before I sit down to write and all throughout the day as I ponder what I will write. They take me back to the time and place I need to be…the time my story takes place. They re-new the feelings I had, the ones I’m trying to re-create, and they center me as I type.
Some songs encourage me…telling me I can do this if I only keep trying. Some songs remind me of who I used to be. Others tell me what’s important in this life as I try to convey these messages to others.
What about you? Do you listen to music as you write or are you inspired by music? I’d love to hear your stories.