Written by Millionaire’s Digest Staff Member: Franci Hoffman
Founder & Owner of: Amanpan
Millionaire’s Digest Staff Team, Author, Successful Living Writer
There are times when my writing seems so lack luster. I am perched at my usual writing space with coffee and ecig pondering a post that my audience will enjoy.
You may not know this about me but, I am not one to sit around and gather dust. I have an abundance of energy, which does not always work in my favor. I can be impatient, when it comes to writing because I want to see an interesting flow of words on my laptop screen immediately! Well, I get this blank stare from my screen as if to say “what do you want from me, you silly human? “what you reap is what you sow, so get busy and put me to good use.”
What do I do? Where am I going to find inspiration? I have the motivation because I want to write but, I can’t get a grip on what I want to write about. It’s time to grab another cup of java and start gathering ideas. I need some spark!
All of a sudden a light goes off in my head and Ta Dah! What about music? Music has the ability to move me so what better way to set my mood than with a song. Maybe a tune from the past that reminds me of a memory that I haven’t recalled in years. Or perhaps, a song from a movie that takes me into a different time, and even a different place. How about a song that puts me in a dreamy state of mind for the future?
Can it be the lyrics that set my mood or the melody, or the beat? In my opinion, it can be one of the three, or any combination of three, or all three. And the source of the music may come from anywhere. The radio, TV, movie theater, Broadway play, live concert – there are numerous places to find music.
If I find myself needing inspiration, I sit back and take a few minutes; select a song that I believe will set my mood. Then I let the music ignite my imagination giving me that spark needed to describe a scene or portray a character and/or expand my story.
So my suggestion is you may want to try using music for inspiration, as well. What can you lose? And you may just end up with a masterpiece. Viola!
What are your ideas relating to music as an inspiration for writing? Do you listen to music to set the mood for your future masterpiece? Do you find music to be helpful or hindering when writing? Please chime in and let me know because your opinions may be helpful to me and our fellow writers.
Cheers!
Article Credits: Franci Eugenia Hoffman
Millionaire’s Digest Staff Team, Author
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The blank screen stare thing happens to me too😂
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Music seems to affect me emotionally but often distracts me from focusing, especially if it has vocals.
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