by Jim
Found this one online not too long ago. It’s soft, relaxing, and is pretty well done. When to listen: Simply put, this is something to listen to when you need to unwind. I wouldn’t necessarily use it while writing, but perhaps just as a way to detox after. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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Here’s another one from Sabaton. When to listen: Same as before. World building. Sabaton likes to tell stories in their songs that deal in historical events and groups of people. It’s a unique type of metal that is great for brainstorming. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. jimthewritingwizard@gmail.com … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
Admittedly, I’m not big on the voice of the lead singer. He kind of put me off the band for a while. The release of the album ‘The Last Stand’ changed all that. These songs are amazing and it’s hard for me to resist a band with good music where the subject matter is history! When to listen: World building. Sabaton likes to tell … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
So… battle beast is a very 80s style of Metal, though you might not be able to tell from this song. Their lead singer is… something else. When to listen: This is a conflict song. I use it when writing a fight or argument between two characters. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
I love Beast in Black. Nothing else need be said. This album is epic!!! When to listen: General playlist. It’s pure energy. I love it! Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. jimthewritingwizard@gmail.com I’ll use those comments to select my next blog post. I have been writing for several … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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I love Beast in Black. I’ve been following them since their first album and Yanis for longer than that. Highly recommend this band. When to Listen: General playlist. This song has a ton of adrenaline-inducing power to it and keeps me motivated to write.v Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
I’ve said it before, Yanis Popadopoulis is a Greek God of vocals. His range is insane. When to Listen: This is a hauntingly beautiful ballad. Honestly, it’s helping me write a novella about Qira’s internal struggles after the events of The Orphans of Haven. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
NEW AVANTASIA!!! LOVE IT! When to Listen: I think this is an intro song. When you’re writing the prologue or just introducing characters. Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. jimthewritingwizard@gmail.com I’ll use those comments to select my next blog post. I have been writing for several years, have … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
I admittedly don’t know much about this band. I found the song on youtube, and added it to my playlist. When to Listen: This Gen list this song! Pure energy!!! Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. jimthewritingwizard@gmail.com I’ll use those comments to select my next blog post. I … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
I’m… skeptical when it comes to this movie. They got a lot wrong, I especially do not like that the Christian crusaders are given little to no context, and vilified for their actions, while the Ayyubid Sultanate seems to get a pass on the horrible acts they committed. So if you’re looking at this movie for the historical context… keep looking. That being said, … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
I have a love/hate relationship with this movie. Admittedly, it get’s a lot of the historical details wrong and… if anything, oddly appears to condemn all of the atrocities committed by the Crusaders, while ignoring the ones committed by Saladin and the Ayyubid Sultanate. It ignores the underlying reason why the crusades happened and really made Saladin far more altruistic than he actually was. … Read More From My Writing Playlist
by Jim
I was hesitant to post this one because… well I’m not a fan of country and I like bro-country even less. However, this one struck a cord for me because… well let’s just say I’ve done things like this for people in the past, some of whom are now very important to me. I added it to my playlist when I first heard of … Read More From My Writing Playlist
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