tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617178309409190519.post7690818773462372796..comments2012-03-02T11:33:07.067-05:00Comments on Franklin, Ink: Your Writing Environment: SoundTom M Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05168232678401202091noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617178309409190519.post-55032545793471584102010-10-26T12:20:57.817-04:002010-10-26T12:20:57.817-04:00Hi Tawana: I'll skew the study -- at my 9-5 d...Hi Tawana: I'll skew the study -- at my 9-5 day job I prefer to work with music of all kinds. My iTunes has a wide mix of musical genres, from Classical to (what an old friend refers to as ) Loud, Fast Stuff. I probably have, time-wise, an equal amount of instrumental music and music with sun lyrics.<br /><br />At home, where I do all of my writing, it's either silence or instrumental music that almost becomes background white noise. The multiple tracks of falling rain with wind chimes works as well (when I'm trying to drown out other sounds in the house).<br /><br />-- TomTom M Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168232678401202091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617178309409190519.post-78321287035455957292010-10-26T12:16:17.837-04:002010-10-26T12:16:17.837-04:00Hi Lola: Thanks for stopping by! Does the music ...Hi Lola: Thanks for stopping by! Does the music you play have words or is it just instrumental music? Using music to lock you (and return you) into a scene is an interesting way of approaching this idea. I may have to try that some day.<br /><br />-- TomTom M Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168232678401202091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617178309409190519.post-39054397453446062752010-10-26T12:06:28.333-04:002010-10-26T12:06:28.333-04:00I once researched an article about listening to mu...I once researched an article about listening to music while working, and I stumbled across an interesting study. Apparently, researchers determined that extroverts are more comfortable working with music playing, while introverts have a tougher time with the added stimulation. While introverts can learn to do it, it doesn't come naturally to them. I found that interesting, since I'm a pretty hardcore introvert who can't stand working without music in the background. I do remember having to "train" myself to do it though, so I suppose that makes sense.<br /><br />TawnaTAWNA FENSKEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468819219529035563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617178309409190519.post-90356947444034964522010-09-14T12:47:41.192-04:002010-09-14T12:47:41.192-04:00Oh, and I write on my macbook...often in bed! I us...Oh, and I write on my macbook...often in bed! I used to think I was a freak because my favorite writing place is in bed. (Husband always calls me 'bedridden' or 'bedbug' when I'm in the throes of writing) But believe it or not, there are a LOT of us.Lola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617178309409190519.post-87827102636879449152010-09-14T12:44:32.064-04:002010-09-14T12:44:32.064-04:00Hi, I'm new here. *waves* Nice to meet you.
...Hi, I'm new here. *waves* Nice to meet you. <br /><br />I can write in silence or in noise...but writing to music takes me deeper, by setting the mood I need for a scene. (if I'm about to write an intense action scene or a going-their-separate-ways or sad/death scene, it really helps me to get in that mood. And music takes me where I need to be.)<br /><br />The trick for me, after creating my playlist for the days scene, is to put it on repeat. The first time through I'm getting myself in the mood, maybe jotting down notes, so I it's okay to get distracted by the music/lyrics, in fact, that's the point. But by the time it hits the repeat, it starts to become background noise that subliminally keep you in the scene. <br />I swear, some songs have a Pavlovian effect on me even when I hear them months/years later in the car or public; suddenly I have ideas floating and NEED to write a certain kind of scene. (the first Snow Patrol album and the soundtrack to Once both instantly have that effect on me)<br /><br />Wonderful blog you have here. :)<br />~LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617178309409190519.post-37601156491516916002010-09-14T09:13:21.679-04:002010-09-14T09:13:21.679-04:00Tom-I also write my first draft in silence and I w...Tom-I also write my first draft in silence and I write anywhere I happen to have my MacBook--my favorite place is on the couch w/ the dogs next to me. <br /><br />For revising/editing, I'll listen mainly to New Age type stuff, but that's it. I've heard of some people having playlists for specific books, but I haven't felt the urge for sound yet while drafting. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.com