The Rhythm Of Writing

There are very few writers who don't write to music. Some write to classical. Some write to rock. Some write to country. Writing and music go together. Why? Because words have a rhythm. They have to flow. We often read our stories out loud to ensure that they do. A great piece of writing is musical. It isn't a constant drone or steady hum. It has peaks and troughs exactly like music.

The type of music I listen to while writing changes with the story. Invisible was raw and angry and full of angst. I listened to Billy Talent, Green Day, The Ramones, and even some Nine Inch Nails. That music not only put me in the right mindset but it drove the rhythm. Many readers claim it is a fast read. That's due to the underlining rhythm.

Selling Forever was a very different piece of writing. It is a sweet romance written for my sweet mom. I slowed the pace down. The music I listened to reflected that. Country was my choice. Artists included Josh Turner, Randy Travis and Alabama.

I'm currently working on a submission for Harlequin (working on is used loosely because my idea is NOT currently working). When I was reading examples of the line I was targeting, I automatically put it to music. Every story in the same line could be read to the same soundtrack. That isn't a coincidence. That's what the acquiring editors are looking for.

Do you write to music? Do you read to music?



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