Pamela Koehne-Drube

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Pamela Koehne-Drube

30 December 2022

Writing

Get Creative with Playlists to Inspire Your Writing

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As writers, we often rely on our own internal muses to guide us through the creative process. But sometimes, a little external inspiration can go a long way in helping us tap into our imagination and find the right words.

Whether you’re working on a mystery novel, building a world full of magical creatures, have a time-travelling protagonist, need some meditative peace, want to immerse yourself in the Victorian Gothic world, or are exploring the eerie atmosphere of an abandoned city, we’ve got a playlist that will help spark your creativity and get you writing!

Writing a Mystery To Solve

With a mix of quirky, suspenseful, and atmospheric tracks, this playlist will set the tone for writing a mystery.

It’s the perfect accompaniment to help you brainstorm clues, twisty plot points, and red herrings. For a classic whodunnit or a cosy mystery, this playlist will help you get in the right frame of mind to craft a mystery that will keep your readers guessing until the very end.

Writing Mediaeval Time Travel

This playlist features modern songs recreated with a mediaeval twist, perfect for inspiring your writing about knights, dragons, and feudal societies.

Whether you’re working on a time travel adventure or a fantasy tale set in the Middle Ages, this playlist will provide the perfect musical backdrop to help get those ideas flowing.

Meditation for Writers

Are you looking for a way to clear your mind and tap into your creativity? This playlist is designed to help you relax and focus, making it the perfect companion for a writing meditation session.

Featuring soothing tracks with peaceful melodies, this playlist will help you find your inner calm and get in the zone for writing. Whether you’re looking to improve your concentration, reduce stress, or simply find some inspiration, this playlist is a great resource to have at your fingertips.

Writing Magical Creatures

Get ready to enter a world of fantasy and imagination! This playlist is perfect for writers who love to craft stories about mythical beasts, enchanted forests, and other magical creatures.

Featuring a mix of ethereal, otherworldly tracks with a touch of whimsy, this playlist will help transport you to a place of wonder and inspiration. Whether you’re working on a fairy tale, a fantasy novel, or a short story about unicorns, this playlist will provide the perfect musical backdrop to help you get in the mood to write.

Writing an Abandoned City

Welcome to the eerie world of abandoned cities, where the only sound is the wind rustling through empty streets and the creaking of old buildings. This playlist will help you tap into the atmosphere of these desolate places and inspire your writing.

Whether you’re crafting a post-apocalyptic tale or a ghost story set in an abandoned metropolis, this playlist will provide the perfect musical backdrop to help build your world.

Writing Victorian Gothic

Step into the shadowy world of Victorian gothic. This playlist is perfect for writers who love to craft stories set in the Victorian era, with a mix of classical music that will transport you back in time.

Featuring a selection of ominous, atmospheric tracks with a touch of romance, this playlist will help set the mood for writing about the dark, mysterious world of the shadowy side of the Victorian era. Whether you’re working on a horror story set in a creepy old mansion or a romance novel with a gothic twist, this playlist will provide the perfect musical accompaniment.

Writing a Night in the Forest

Escape into the dark world of the forest. Whether your characters are escaping evil in the darkness, or simply spending a night under the canopy, this playlist is perfect for writers who love to craft stories set in the woods.

Featuring a selection of atmospheric tracks with a touch of mystery, and a few soundscapes, this playlist will help set the mood for writing about the beauty and magic of the forest at night. Whether you’re working on a fairy tale set in an enchanted wood, a nature-themed story, or need to write a horror scene, this playlist is perfect for exploring the serenity and mystery of the forest at night.

As writers, we know how important it is to find inspiration and get in the right mood to write. That’s why we’ve created these playlists – to help set the tone and atmosphere for your next writing session. Whether you need suspenseful tracks for a mystery novel or soothing melodies for a fairy tale, we’ve got you covered.

You’ll find the full collection in our playlist repository here, or follow us on Spotify to access them any time you want!