I ALWAYS listen to music while I'm writing. It can help you brainstorm ideas or add live to a part of a story. I have a lot of writing playlists for different moods, so here are a few for all occasions.

1. Hozier - Work Song

A story could be inspired simply off of the lyrics, but the song is haunting and goes with a love scene.

2. Adelitas Way - Invincible

The fast tempo and rocking music fits a confrontation or a fight scene.

3. Bastille - Pompeii

This song is beautiful and uplifting. It makes you want to write over the top legends.

4. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody

Arguably one of the most epic songs in existence, this one works because of the variety of sounds and tempos.

5. Nirvana - Smells like Teen Spirit

Put song on. Bang head. Feel the grunge spirit take you over. Write.

6. Marilyn Manson - I Put a Spell on You

The song is dark and raw and great for not only if you're writing something paranormal but any dramatic confrontation scene.

7. M.I.A. - Bad Girls

If you need to write a dirty scene, this is a go to song.

8. Deathcab for Cutie - I will Follow you into the Dark

Something about this song is eerie but addictive. The oddly poetic lyrics are bound to make you think of something

9. Kris Allen - I Need to Know

Big ballad that's a great background for emotional/powerful scenes.

10. Ed Sheeran - Bloodstream

In reality, everything by Ed Sheeran should be on a writing playlist because his lyrics are incredible and while some songs tell a specific story, some like Bloodstream just get you thinking.