Comments on: I Can NaNoWriMo, but Not Write to Brandi Carlile

By: Shaky Jake

Shaky Jake — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:21:15 +0000

I think it’s common for writers to get easily distracted. It’s not like we’re surgeons who’ve been trained to focus intently no matter what. We’re creative people. And when I say “creative” I generally mean “procrastinators” and “easily distracted.” They really go hand in hand.

But seriously, I can’t have the TV on in the background, I can’t have my girlfriend asking me questions, and I certainly can’t have anything but instrumental music in my ears while writing. I’m a simpleton like that.

Just curious: is there anything these days in music that gets your creative juices flowing? For me, recent Brit-alt-rock has been doing it. Anyone strike a writing chord with you?

By: The Lawyer Mom

The Lawyer Mom — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:01:28 +0000

Good tip! I am going to check her out right now. Hopefully itunes will have a preview.

By: Lin

Lin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:29:41 +0000

Oh, I like her! Thanks for the tip.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:12:05 +0000

Weeee! Keep us updated on how you’re doing with the Big N.

By: themother

themother — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:06:29 +0000

I do most of my writing to the sounds of the television and whatever hubby is watching. If I didn’t write during TV time, I’d either never write or never see hubby.

I have no trouble concentrating, thank goodness. Unless the story isn’t working. Then my brain wanders, unhelpfully, elsewhere.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:10:34 +0000

Hmmm – seems we have similar tastes – I may have to check her out…

By: Heather Kephart

Heather Kephart — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:36:25 +0000

I love the way you expressed your idea of music as a doorway. I’ll check out Brandi’s music when I get the chance.