Today's inspirational track comes from the band Spoon, off their appropriately titled album Gimme Fiction.When I listen to "Beast and Dragon, Adored," I am reminded about what it's like to return to my WIP after I've been away for awhile. I opted to take the last half of December off writing to let my story marinate … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 8 “Beast and Dragon, Adored”
Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 7 “Fiction”
Today's inspirational selection comes from the English indie band XX off their new album Coexist. It's not necessarily about writing, but about creation and the melody is rather haunting, making this song one of my preferred songs to write to. Actually both of their albums, Coexist and XX are perfect and moody for those introspective scenes in your manuscript. Fiction, when … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 7 “Fiction”
Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 6 “Wrapped up in Books”
I've loved Belle and Sebastian for a long time partially because their songs seem so literary. It's like they're 3 minute novels put to music. Case in point, "Wrapped up in Books." We’ve got a fantasy affair We didn’t get wet, we didn’t dare But the fantasy remains You better come back to earth … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 6 “Wrapped up in Books”
Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 5: “Oxford Comma”
This isn't so much inspirational as it is thought-provoking. After that #NaNoWriMo Beast last month, I needed a good song to clear my head. Who gives a f*ck about an Oxford Comma? What is an Oxford Comma, anyway?* WARNING: SONG CONTAINS PROFANITY * According to Wikipedia, an Oxford Comma is the serial comma which is used immediately before a coordinating … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 5: “Oxford Comma”
Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 4: “Bukowski”
This week's inspirational song is a wee bit darker than last week's School House Rock jam. "Bukowski" is probably my favorite Modest Mouse song. It also doesn't hurt that back when I lived in Boston, one of my favorite bars was Bukowski Tavern because it offered really cheap burgers and 99 types of beer, which is … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 4: “Bukowski”
Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 3 “Conjunction Junction”
Hello fearless writing friends! How goes NaNoWriMo? It took me about four 2500+ word days to catch up, so as of yesterday I was caught up with a sexy 27,000 words. Now I'm stuck again, but that's okay. I have a new jam to get me out of my writing funk. While brainstorming songs for … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 3 “Conjunction Junction”
Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 2 “Everyday I Write the Book”
We're ten days in to NaNoWriMo and as you chug along (or speed race- maybe you're lucky) on that great novel of yours, I have found the perfect song to continue to inspire you: Elvis Costello's 1983 jam "Everyday I Write the Book." After all, for the next 20 days (0r until your brains explode) … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 1, Track 2 “Everyday I Write the Book”
Inspiration Playlist, Volume 1, Track 1: “Paperback Writer”
Before I launch into the first track of my new Inspiration Playlist, I have to share a dirty, little secret: I. Hate. The Beatles. This is probably going to make everyone hate me, but I can't help it. I find them overrated. That said, my first track on my Inspiration Playlist, in honor of NaNoWriMo, … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist, Volume 1, Track 1: “Paperback Writer”
Rejection Playlist: Volume 1, Track 12: “Yr Mangled Heart”
For something a little different today, allow me to introduce you The Gossip, a Pacific Northwest punky/gospel band. I love this song for a lot of reasons, but mostly the line, "I don't want the world, I only want what I deserve." That's true, right? I don't want to be J.K. Rowling or Stephanie Meyer. … Continue reading Rejection Playlist: Volume 1, Track 12: “Yr Mangled Heart”
Rejection Playlist Volume 1, Track 11: “Stronger”
I'm a closet Kelly Clarkson fan. I'm talking the old Kelly Clarkson, the one from 2004. That said, her new song "Stronger," speaks to me, especially on hard days, which makes it a perfect addition to the Rejection Playlist. You think you've got the best of me/ Think you've had enough the last laugh/ Bet … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 1, Track 11: “Stronger”
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