Many will say to write alone in complete silence. I would say definitely alone so that you’re not distracted, but complete silence? Try that and then turn on some music that you absolutely love, something well orchestrated like either classical or Epic Metal, or something like that. When you hit a creative wall or can’t choose the correct words, stop for a moment. Flick on a song that has meaning to you, maybe one that has themes similar to what you’re writing (love, loss, happiness, defeat, victory, etc.) let the melody roll over you (try to ignore the lyrics). Listen to the tone of the singer’s voice as well. Feel the emotion… then write.
This is how I am able to write as much as I do. For me, this method of music therapy has worked wonders on improving my writing. Highly recommend trying it.
Try it out, then leave me a comment and let me know if it worked for you.
Catch you on the flip side.
-Jim
James Harringtons Creative Work 
Music is definitely a great source of inspiration for me. Of course, being equal parts writer and musician, I guess that’s not surprising. Almost every song I listen to, I always end up analyzing it in my head. Which is fun, except that means I definitely cannot listen to it while writing. I’m incapable of not paying attention to the music, so it’s far too distracting. HAHA! But it is an excellent source for feeding my muse when I’m not writing. 😉
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I just shut out the lyrics so I don’t wind up plagiarizing anything and focus on the mood.
I too am a musician and a former singer/songwriter for my HS-College band, so I can definitely relate.
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I always, always, always write to music. Always have, always will, so I feel you, bro. 😉
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Thank you! I couldn’t imagine not doing it.
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Write without music? Umm.. isn’t that called “insanity brewing”? I had a standby play list when I first started, then I discovered Audiomachine on youtube. Now, if the ‘net is down, things get tough because I don’t have the massive sound track driving my thoughts and lifting them out of the fog.
Just have to make sure I skip past anything with lyrics. I’m like you – put words into the song, and those words wind up going straight to the fingers.
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