There are some things I enjoy while writing, it could be something big from seeing how the story involves before my eyes to something small like creating a moodboard on pinterest or even a playlist for that one particular book you’re writing.
So lets talk about that last part, creating a book related playlist. You can easily just create one on spotify and randomly add songs you like or you can do it in a different way.
So let me show you the different ways of creating such a playlist. A little how to guide if you wish.
For me, I like to add the following songs;
- a song that describes your MC
- a song that describes another MC
- a song for the villain (the one we know everybody loves)
- their first battle song (if it involves fighting)
- a song for the happiest moment
- a song for the saddest moment (cause let’s be honest we all reach that point in our books)
- a song that describes the last chapter
- a song that associated to the plot because of the words
- a song that describes a plot twist
- a song that could be used as a theme song
- a song for the credits, ending of the book
And if you’re really going for it, a song for every chapter.
Always happy to hear about other writers using this method, Miss Brumond 🙂 For me, it’s not so much that I make an official playlist — I simply think of certain scenes when I listen certain songs. For instance, when I hear N’Sync’s “Bye Bye Bye” I envision this exciting (and kind of humorous) prison break that ends with the protagonists jumping into the ocean & escaping by speedboat.
I do agree with you on the credits song, tho. For me it’s not exactly credits rolling but I LOVE how many TV dramas will have a song playing in the closing scenes of their season finals, leading up to whatever the cliffhanger for the next season is. I have an idea for a story about a children’s show host but the catch is he’s dealing with all of these depressing (and in some cases, dangerous) adult issues in real life, while having to go on TV & act happy for children. I envision Timmies’ “Tell Me Why I’m Waiting” as the closing song of a pivotal episode, Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” as the closing song of the season finale of the 2nd to last season, & Ruth B.’s “Lost Boy” as the closing song of the series finale as the protagonist gets on the plane to leave Hollywood & it’s juxtaposed with flashbacks of him taking the risk to fly out there in the 1st place all those years ago.