Once I have a basic idea for a story, whether that's a vibe or a plot or a character, the next step for me is always to make a playlist of music that reminds me of that story. Sometimes, I'll start these playlists months before I even think about writing the book. I have dozens of playlists on my Spotify account of unfinished and unstarted stories. But having those playlists is a really good way to start thinking up ideas for the story. I'll sit there and listen to a playlist, envisioning possible scenes for the story. Here's my step-by-step for how to create a really awesome playlist: Playlist LocationFirst thing we need to decide is where you want to build your playlist. There are several options:
Building the PlaylistOnce, you've chosen where to make your playlist, it's time to start choosing songs. Having a hard time thinking of songs to add? Here are some ideas to get you started:
As an example, this is what my playlist for Forged in Storms and Shadows looks like:
What do you listen to when you write? Or do you prefer silence? Leave a comment!
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