Do you listen to music while you write? What kind? Are there any songs you like to relate/apply to your characters?
I don’t always listen to music when I write, but when I do, its largely instrumental. I like movie soundtracks and classical albums because I’m easily distracted by words, and works by Beethoven or John Williams can get me in the right sort of mood. That’s what I need, often, the right mood. If I’m writing something gut-wrenching, the theme from Schindler’s List does the trick. In a more triumphant frame of mind? Got to be Star Wars.
I am, however, inspired by music. To put me in the correct vibe, I’ll listen to some of my favorite rock music, like The Who’s Quadrophenia or a playlist I’ve made specifically for a story or character.
I find that there are songs that relate to my characters. Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” reminds me very much of one, The Who’s “Acid Queen” is perfect for another.
Ned Wolfe 
What a great idea! Thank for sharing. I am always looking for inspiration and this gives me a whole music library full of inspirations.
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I’m glad that it inspires you! I listen to a lot of music, and finds that it really helps me focus my energies.
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Beth,
How about a character named Bob Turner. He could be a retired master spy who may be called back into service for a special project, but somehow he is spooked by ghosts of the past. However he is able to pass on his experience to a younger talent (male or female) who does wonderful things…
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I wrote my novel, “The Mandolin Case,” with a mandolin strap around my neck the whole way. When I got to an impasse, I’d play a while.
The book is a medical legal mystery solved by bluegrass muscians, so the music was quite an inspiration.
Dr. B
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That’s really cool. 🙂
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