When I write I listen to music. It’s just the way my brain works. I have no explanation for it except that I think it must engage one side of my brain and silence the censor that tells me I am insane for even thinking about jumping into this writing life. I have tried writing without music, and while I can do it, I feel that its an upward slog as I do it and this is on the good days.

The other method I use( although with my current winter being brutal I have refrained from this too much) is going to the local starbux and writing there. I enjoy the white noise of the conversation and the ambient sound of conversation.  However most times they play horrendous music for writing, or at least for my writing.

So I found a solution and if you enjoy music you will thank me. I was able to get this pair of headphones which work perfectly in starbux. They cancel out noise just enough and the sound quality is superb. I don’t use them at home too often because I need to be able to hear the impending catastrophes with the little ones and if I have them on it makes that near impossible. The upside is that the sound is so excellent that it is truly an immersive experience. I don’t need much volume because they are so clear. It makes a big difference to me when I write because in many cases the music I listen to becomes the backdrop to the scene I’m writing. I really need to think about screenwriting.

In any case you can check these out HERE. They are made by Bose which is a respected name in the sound business. I really recommend them not just for writing but for any music you enjoy.

Let me know what you use to listen to your music or movies. I enjoy hearing from you. Leave me a comment below. Dont forget to join the nascent novel nation and subscribe to the newsletter! I will appreciate it.