Question for story writers.

[rockshock28]

What do you do while you write? Do you just sit there quietly and write? Personally, I listen to some light music. How about you?

 

[yesyes]

Drink.

 

[nylontoenibbler]

For myself, it all depends on what type of mood I'm in. When I have the time to create a story, I like a bit of classic rock or top country music playing low on my stereo.

 

[milagros317]

I need quiet. I have my notes, story outline, and character descriptions nearby and write with no distractions.

 

[suikoden]

Peace and quiet. As few distractions as possible.

I like to have the notes and outlines close by, a comfortable chair and tea or water to drink.

 

[Angel77]

Soothing music works for me🙂

I don't like anything that will overstimulate me but I do like some sort of background noise.

 

[chicago]

I just sit and write because I'm easily distracted.

 

[Marquis De Sade]

My ritual:

Music before writing, usually in the car or out on my balcony via headphones. Depending on the story, this could be the same song on repeat for days or even weeks.

Smokes (sometimes, depends).

Energy drink (always).

Computer is on the floor (no idea why, but I can't write a story sitting up).

Silence during the writing (except for once).

 

[Ticklish9's]

Preferred is silence or near silence, but low music to drown out a busy background will do.

Preferred is a few beers for creative writing, sobriety or a touch of caffeine for non-fiction.

Preferred is to have the damn story done rather than be writing it!

 

[thx10050]

I don't really write any tickling stories, but for when I am writing, I prefer music that goes with the scene of the story I'm writing. For example, epic action trailer music with choirs/orchestras/lyrics in Latin get me going for fight scenes and other suitably dramatic confrontations, while more soothing music helps me envision calmer areas of the story during regular dialogue. Currently, despite the change towards the end of the song, Walking in the Air by Nightwish is my current 'calmer moment' song (along with some of Leaves' Eyes songs), while AMVs/music like this ( Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children spoiler! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia2HOVeo7q0 ) get the imagination going for battle scenes.