Getting in the Mood

When you’re having difficulty writing a particular scene, it helps to be in the mindset that you should be writing in. For example, if you’re feeling frustrated and impatient writing a romantic scene, it will likely come out contrite and unfeeling, the opposite of what you want.

Here’s some ways to get in the mood to write:

1. Read a book or chapter that has a similar mood or feel to it that you want in the scene you’re writing. Play out the plot in your head and imagine the voices of the characters, the smell of the scenery, etc. This will trick your mind into keeping that feeling while you then go to write your scene.
2. Listen to music that gives the mood you want. This is a big one for most writers. And unlike the first point here, you can do this while you write. Have some classical music or songs with lyrics that apply to your writing while you write!

Related posts:

1. Foreshadowing: Using Mood

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