Check In Day 7

[fleetsparrow]

What a week, huh?

Captain, it's Wednesday.

I don't know about y'all, but this has been a week and the fact that it's not over is, frankly, a little insulting.  But I suppose that is the nature of time.

Discussion:  Not particularly related to anything except the jukebox that lives in my brain, but what kinds of sounds do you listen to when you write?  Do you have specific playlists for different projects or characters?  Do you prefer whole albums for a theme, or do you hit shuffle and write to the vibe?  Words or instrumentals only?  Or maybe no music at all, just soundscapes, or even silence?

Comments

[fleetsparrow]

Personally, I have a couple of playlists going at any given time. I have a general "working hard" playlist, which gets updated and overhauled every now and then when I find myself skipping the same song too many times. I've made playlists for pairings/characters and projects before, but I often forget to use them.

Typically, I need vocals in my music (which is usually upbeat pop of any time period), as it keeps the constant narrator in my head quieter. And I'm definitely a "shuffle and vibes" writer, tbh.

[blessedpictures]

Usually I listen to ASMR videos, hilariously enough.

[linaewen]

Hah, I love that interaction between Tintin and Captain Haddock!

I should listen to music more because it does help, but I forget to put it on! I find I need music with no voices or words, otherwise I am distracted. I also do well with soundscapes or nature sounds.

I only got a tiny bit of writing done today because I was preoccupied with being under the weather as I am coming down with something not fun. I will try putting on some nice music tomorrow to help me concentrate better!