How to INSTANTLY Get in the Writing Mood!!

[@Danielalovesbadmovies]

This is so much better than when a bunch of articles say, "Just write." It's like, How is that helping?

[@AbbieEmmons]

HAHA I KNOW RIGHT? 😂 I'm so glad you liked this video, girl!

[@hilarymcallister8846]

Thank you

[@maxiwaxipads]

Ikr? It’s like telling a baby to walk

[@Cmfr10]

lol. but somethimes once you get started that chapter becomes easier/

[@namechange4103]

thats the only way to get it done is to do it. cant wait for everything to be perfect in life sometimes you gotta do something when your not in the mood or start it to get into the mood

[@oddeyes9413]

Articles: *"Just write, even if it sucks!"* Me: *"That arguably makes it worse!"* All my characters have their own aesthetic boards that I look at regularly. And I have a playlist full of songs that feels like the story or characters to me.

[@maneko3373]

why is this so true-

[@charlesyanni5195]

Yeah, that's what she says to do. Good idea.

[@Ashley-yj3oy]

Same here. I need a playlist to get inspired so I can write😂

[@libbymay]

I do this! I have a character named honey and I just found a song called honey and it fits the 70s Aesthetic of the book

[@sailormoon7072]

omg same!!!!

[@miamercil993]

I’m honestly just a teenager who enjoys writing whatever the hell comes to mind. And I always thought something was missing ... Until I watched this. The aesthetic Idea was AMAZING and I don’t know why I haven’t thought about it yet. You are a savior.

[@raHj.]

my ideas are over the top but just cant put it into words

[@war-devil69]

I had the same problem just keep repeating the same idea in your head over and over till you memorize it then write it down

[@victoriaolender6289]

There's a song for that now!

[@lyriciaangelph6344]

@@victoriaolender6289 what's the name of the song?

[@ccstopmotionproductions739]

Omg I don’t know if it’s just me but your profile photo is like an optical illusion

[@aanyachennupati771]

Same

[@sytrus634]

haven't written anything for 6 full months and this might help

[@snow5064]

did it help? and also 9 months later, how's your book going?

[@sytrus634]

@@snow5064 it did, wrote 7 short proses in total.

[@cats602]

@@sytrus634 thats a great achievement!

[@meganrussell7390]

Binge-watching your videos because 1.) procrastination from writing lol and 2.) YOU'RE SO INSPIRING WOW I LOVE YOU

[@AbbieEmmons]

AHH WOW THANK YOU MEGAN

[@dearcupid_]

Megan Russell then should you be writing when your inspired now?

[@sanaayasureka8256]

@@dearcupid_ Yea!!😂😂

[@antonianyagolova1834]

I haven't written anything in a long time, although it's my passion and after watching a few of your videos I feel so inspired. Thank you and keep doing what you're doing, because you're probably changing lives for the better and that's so important! ^^

[@AbbieEmmons]

Wow thank you so much! I'm so glad my videos have inspired you to get back into writing! 💛 this comment has totally brightened my day 😊

[@stephfoxeh]

Thanks

[@browneyesblackdragon7999]

My depression has messed me up for awhile now. I miss doing it.

[@hilarymcallister8846]

The Power i am so sorry

[@janettmusic]

Hang in there please. I've been there, too/Heading towards it again. Sending you a virtual hug and warmth and light. Everything will be ok again. Use the feelings you're feeling for your writing once you feel like doing it again. One step at a time.

[@memenazi7078]

Just Luv yo self!

[@CakeSSO]

@@memenazi7078 it’s not that easy

[@DelHaJin]

Same... I Miss my creative mind

[@GraceBarberAgentRomance]

I throw in the other two senses. I'll buy a perfume I think a character will wear or get a candle that claims to smell like something related to the book. I'll also try to make my writing snacks and drinks books-related sometimes. I'll get bagels if I'm writing about New York or drink tea when writing about my Englishman.

[@amenoyoni]

Heh, don't take drugs while writing about a drug addict, otherwise, it's a very original and peculiar approach.

[@malissahyatt2425]

I bought some body wash and lotion because it was a scent my baddie would wear and the name summed up the tragic end for my good guy.

[@jimihendrix23456]

Gonna keep the ambient mixer open all the time. Wild that you can look up or simply craft your own scape for free! Imagining the sounds and smells of a location can be tricky for me, so this will be so useful to help me get into the location (once I can get the sounds juuuust right). Thanks so much for plugging that!

[@iviebrooks7768]

Wow, this is insanely helpful! I love the new setting, btw. ALL THE AESTHETICS, THO! I love Spotify so much! Definitely going to check out your playlists! :D

[@AbbieEmmons]

EEEP THANK YOU IVIE

[@XOfficialJenna]

Just found your videos after trying to find how to write the middle of my book. Now binge watching your videos and it’s hard to get back to writing lmao

[@patesz04]

"What type of music do you listen to while you are writein?" Everybody: Chilly ambient music or jazz Me: laughs in deathcore

[@oykuoz3593]

LoL same

[@Hans-nr2nh]

Me: pop music

[@birjisafroz8886]

Baroque here 🤚

[@Jay-u5n4q]

*laughs in 90's rock and roll*

[@matstan3515]

@@birjisafroz8886 yaaaas. Classical gang!!!

[@warriorpoet667]

I recommend getting up early in the morning and beginning this sensual process. There are hardly any distractions and I typically find it easier to focus and get words down on the page.

[@meganmccullough]

MIND BLOWN. That ambience thing is amazing! I never even thought of pairing that with a soundtrack.

[@AbbieEmmons]

RIGHT?!? I'm so happy you liked this video, thank you Alea!! 😊💛

[@malissahyatt2425]

I have playlists for characters. And listen to Evenesence, Fallen album during part of my story.

[@Arthma3L]

I might be late for the party, but thank you so much! I had a serious block for days, driving me crazy, but after some time on Pinterest and employing some ambient sounds, I'm just done with two pages worth of raw draft. The one I'll try next is setting out on the road again, and go for some real ambience! : )

[@Briiiii23]

Watching you literally inspires me to write 🥰🥰🥰

[@dianar6600]

My job is killing my inspiration. I feel as if I just don’t have time to think and it makes me upset that a part of me has been away since I started working at this new job. I want to quit at times but then I tell myself that there’s no other job I can do :( I really want to get in touch with my writer self again...

[@jikookpie7297]

i feel like crying, you really helped me a lot. I wanna hug youuu (but there's a pandemic going on) And also, your videos are mesmerising and the way you express yourself gives me a refreshing feeling. I really love your vibe. Thank you so much!!! Keep growing! (new subscriber ^^)

[@ferbthecow5324]

so true plus you are so nice

[@palakkhanchandani2011]

I can't thank enough that this video exists! & that I found it!! Tysmmmmm🥰😭😭😭

[@catherinesteph]

Silence for sure. Music only if there are no words, and even then, not very often. Another thing that helps me is writing in the dark (late at night) using just the light of my computer screen. With fewer visual and auditory distractions I'm able to focus better.

[@papi_manny]

I gotta admit the title had me a little suspicious, but you delivered.

[@thefilipinojoe]

Love this ❤I will definitely be checking out your playlists when I get to writing ✍️

[@dawnstarfirecrest2678]

Abbie, you are a blessing upon this Earth, and none of us deserve you. Thank you so much, all of your videos are amazing and SO helpful. Every time I just want to give you a hug and say 'thank you so much.'

[@anagabygtz.817]

I'm a film student, and recently I've been trying to get some screenwriting done. I stumbled upon your videos and man, have they been a great help, thank you so much. One thing I do to get inspired to write my scripts that I think would also work while writing a novel is to make a Spotify playlist: if your book were a movie, and it had a soundtrack, what would that be like? I also use it as a way to further explore my characters: what type of songs do they listen to and why? Really helps me get in the mood and visualize my scenes :)

[@XYBeautiful]

Brilliant! This is very clever! I'm trying it right now with some KZbin versions.

[@angiejasbon5549]

Thanks Abbie, this helps a lot specially those music pages!

[@writingthrills]

My two best tips to get in the writing mood is music, reading and outlining my ideas, so I read the last scene or page I wrote, I outline my ideas, turn on my music, get my water and start writing ✍️ 😊

[@zsofi3115]

honestly, looking at pages filled with notes kinda gets me in the writing mood

[@jiitiadvika-anauthorpoet4603]

THIS IS SO INSPIRING. You're a life-savor. I really wanted to start a new series and even plotted down a good structure to get started but I just... lacked the ongoing motivation. This video helped me out so much. Thank you!

[@MelTorrefranca]

This is so creative! I've thought of doing collages but never gave it a shot. And using it as a Scrivener background? Genius!!! :0

[@AbbieEmmons]

Thank you so much, Mel!! ahhh yes collages are SO MUCH FUN.

[@boredwibilly]

I often create my own soundtracks on Spotify to get myself into the mood of particular scenes I either need to write or have been obsessed with getting right, as if my novel-in-progress is a movie with that perfect track underscoring the pivotal scene. LOVE the video by the way!

[@shaghayegh5711]

Tip number three to get in the writing mood: watch Abbie Emmons videos

[@ianfavreau9776]

Thank you so much for this advice: I'm making a detective video game, and I know I need to make it fun for the player, but at the same time, I need to have fun making the game. This helps a lot!

[@kylabriggs6261]

Just wanted to say thank you so much for doing what you do. I have never had anyone make me feel so inspired to write in my life! You make me feel like I can do anything and want to go out there and just show the world what I'm capable of. Thank you wonderful Abbie. You have a gift. Please don't ever stop. :)

[@alayamcgill7166]

I absolutely love listening to music while I write; puts me right into the scene!

[@sweetjen13]

I love these videos thank you ❤❤❤

[@drawingfandome]

Technically you can feel a movie Not physically but emotionally

[@senorfrijoles2397]

Physically, if you feel the disc. Do people still use discs?😞

[@mrpinkfreak4168]

@@senorfrijoles2397 I wonder why.

[@ArsenicCatnip221180]

@@senorfrijoles2397 i do! It's nostalgic

[@jinxxedsofley9313]

So true

[@chelsealovell2409]

Thank you so much! I lost my motivation a lot, but then I came across this, and I just feel so happy. Thank you so much! Like for real, I'm glad that I'm crying.

[@starutopluto]

“Sometimes you feel like you’re actually there. But why is that?… actually I don’t know you’re gonna have to Google that” WHEN I TELL YOU I WAS CACKLING!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@NaturallyGracious]

Could you be any more amazing?!? Thank you for sharing your talent, knowledge, your time spent creating the playlists! You are EPIC Abbie!

[@shannonballantyne4902]

Abbie, I just had to say, this was the first-ever video I saw from you, and since watching this you have become one of my most favourite KZbinrs. As an aspiring writer myself, you have had a massive impact on me developing my writing skills and I can not thank you enough. I guess this comment is just to tell you to keep on doing what you are doing because you are inspiring so many authors to go after their dreams and I think that is extremely admirable.

[@hannahelliegrace4858]

The Pinterest idea is literally next level!!!!!!! I'm so excited about my short story for English now!!! Thank you Abbie :)

[@nicholerichardson9732]

Thank you for those spoty playlists. For me it really depends on how tired I am, sometimes any music distracts me, even the instrumentals, sometimes I am so emerged into my stories that I don´t notice anything at all

[@slider2754]

Just your energy was enough to get me woking on my scripts!!!!! SO EXCITED NOW!!!!!!!

[@donotsubscribe7321]

Your voice when you said "audio jungle" was impeccable.

[@NameNotAChannel]

I have folders on my computer with images related to the different settings, and a collection of music from back when there were those S3M/MOD/IT websites that people put up (and video game music remixes!). Each of my characters has a theme song. These have always helped me write. Thanks for introducing some more recent tools to use. (I always prefer instrumentals)

[@LouMannion]

I used to do this for writing poetry - I used photographs that I had taken that fit the mood of the poem and sometimes would write whilst listening to a song or piece of music which did the same, on occasion matching, or closely matching to the rhythm. I don't know why I've not tried it with storytelling, but thank you for the excellent reminder. Much love. xx

[@cherylcozad1982]

I'm doing a crash course of your videos.I wrote a book with microsoft word. I don't even want to say how long it took me to reorder/edit (5 years). I tried Scrivener and abandoned it. This time, with the help of your videos I have over 100,000 words copied into Scivener. I'm outlining and I have hope it will go more smoothly. I think having visuals and audio will help me stay immersed in my scenes--perhaps even take fewer runs at the refrigerator. I'll be signing up on your paid site soon. So worth it. In gratitude.

[@elisa4620]

Thank you for this video full of practical and good ideas! Sometimes I need silence, but the right music can really help me get in the right mood to write ...or do anything, honestly, especially creative activities. Carefully selected songs can help find the right words for the emotions the character is experiencing if the scene is difficult to put into words. But otherwise, I prefer instrumentals because if I listen to a song I can't help but pay attention to the lyrics so it distracts me.

[@GeorgiaPeach05]

OMG - this is awesome. These ideas are literally the best I've ever found (and I've looked A LOT)! You are a lifesaver, Abbie!

[@LucyWalker-ns3vc]

OMG why haven't I watched this video and found these play lists sooner!!! The magical discovery is giving me chills and it literally feel like I'm in the places I want to write about!!!! 💗💗💗 Thank you thank you thank you for sharing!

[@LeninMcDonalds]

Abbie ! You have some serious 100 days of sunlight energy in these videos from 3 years ago! Love it ! Awesome content as always that I keep revisiting as I write.

[@kanrafingerguns]

Oh wow, and here I've been searching KZbin for hours looking for music to place in the background (and get bugged by ads) when there was a website that I could literally track down the right music in categories, and pair it with ambience! Life changing, thank you!!

[@kanrafingerguns]

Also, I've been a dedicated Microsoft Word user, but I just downloaded scrivener. Hopefully this will be a great asset!!

[@sanaamin5651]

THIS IS SOOO HELPFUL!! I WANT TO STAND ON A MOUNTAIN AND SHOUT! THANKYOU!!

[@francesca-mariahoulbrooke8664]

The ambient mixer advice just SAVED me from my writers block

[@ayafresh]

Yes, "Audio Jungle,"..."Audio Jungle,"..."Audio Jungle"! OOO, Ambient Mixer? This was so inspiring! Thanks! I know for me as with many, the reason I clicked on this video right now was that my depression (yes, even happy people who have completely moved on from crazy disappointmentsssss and rely on God sometimes have them in moments of weakness). The thing is, I think I just need to shove those attacking thoughts aside and simply flip my focus to what really matters to me Right Now, which is saying the helpful, encouraging things I need to say to the world through (clean) creative mediums (such as writing), God willing. You might even have your own personal "Aha moment" and remind yourself that your purpose is to share that with everyone! Keep Rocking!

[@TheElimmist]

Movies and TV series made in our country use a lot of background music. Either to evoke emotion or to convey it in some way. So using music to set the mood of a scene is truly an effective way to get in the writing mood. Some writers (from Wattpad, not sure if you're familiar) even have playlists included in their books

[@abbysmith5382]

oh my gosh, this is soooo good *sobs* i have to try all of these. i don't have a preference for what type of music but during last year's nanowrimo piano music worked wonders. thank you!!

[@AbbieEmmons]

THANK YOU ABBY! I'm so glad you found this helpful! 😊 oooh piano music is great

[@KKJ_author]

I absolutely LOVE your videos! And now I'm going to love those two links for music and sounds. Some of the things that help me are: *A file with headshots of the faces I'm using to represent my characters - main, along with key sidekicks in a vertical row in paint, along with a photo of something representing the location where the story takes place. Then, I resize those, along with my writing file, so I can see all three while working. *A playlist in KZbin. Currently, yacht rock. I use AdBlockPlus, so I don't have to deal with ads interrupting the flow. *Often, I'm most productive when I keep Canon in D and River Flows in You playing softly in the background. I don't know why because, given a choice, I'm not much into classical-type music. But it works.

[@boredsav5379]

I love pintresst so much and thank you so much for not just saying "must write"

[@AucklandNZ1]

Thank you Abbie - I'm a new student of yours, thank you for this vital assistance, love the music channels you've provided and also your links! What gets me in the writing mood is pure silence, nobody home and a good cup of tea by my side!

[@ced3576]

Oh yeah, Abbie you got me in the mood.

[@tinastone3772]

You are quickly becoming my favorite writer person :) I've never felt so excited about writing.

[@upinsmokewego59]

Dudeee I have not been in the mood to write but every time I watch your videos, I immediately wanna write !

[@Decayingrag3]

The fact that you're so excited and happy about everything makes me excited and happy too :)

[@dreamerbell_]

The audio is such a good tip, when I heard your example it felt so scary and I realized I was into it and tricked my brain

[@ChangesOfTomorrow]

I love listening to ambient music while writing

[@alexandrawilliams1801]

I don't tell you nearly often enough how awesome you (and your videos) are, and how much you help me to perfect the stories I craft. Thank you so much!

[@theteenager18]

I love you so much, you are so cool and you actually get to the points where the writers lag behind.🖤

[@yazzzv]

I love how each video leaves me feeling so inspired to do the things you've mentioned, and then at the end you're like OH btw here are all these amazing free templates to help you do the things and it just makes it so much more breezy and attainable to do the things and live the dream. Basically, a huuuuuuge thank you for all of your content, your resources and your knowledge!! You are beyond awesome :D

[@wolfbird6613]

Meanwhile I like to write while listening to heavy metal. Does anyone else think it's really calming and grounding?

[@skullotonin]

yesssss, i didnt think anyone else felt that way!

[@seaurchinwithahat7559]

It helps me sleep! My father would always play it in the car.

[@liberpolo5540]

I have low motivation so heavy music helps a ton!

[@heroicwatercoloring]

This video is actually the first one that lifts up my inspiration and motivation for writing! so useful

[@brandiday483]

I absolutely love the ambient sounds. I'm still checking out the others, but that website alone was pure gold. Some ambient music and a few pictures of my scene and I should be right there where I need to be.

[@keltoumiaymen892]

thank you so much for EPIDEMIC you solv a big problem i cant say how much i am greatful for you

[@graceharnisch2325]

This was amazing! Haven't written in weeks and now I'm excited to go start again!

[@edg531]

Your videos are terrific, Abbie. Thank you for sharing.

[@priscillareshell4062]

Ik its 2019 but this srsly helped! Thanks

[@milomazli]

OMG, ABBIE you ROCK!!!! these are sooo cool! thank you!!

[@ProSkillzDragonGal]

I have a spotify playlist that I listen to when I'm writing. It's full of songs that inspired certain parts of my story (whether it's a scene, perosnality, or a character's internal conflict) and it's great

[@nelikozak]

This video is amazing, honest to God. I've not learned so much from a single video in a real long time. I really REALLY love how you just went straight to the point, and recommended a bunch of super practical, concrete things to help with the given problem, I mean bless you, I have not seen that attitude in just about a hundred years! And oh boy is it amazing, I will use all of the things you recommended, you're a saviour!!!

[@larosanegra217]

You are just AWESOME, woman!!!!! Thanks for sharing all of your tips.

[@authorhaileyrose9162]

Oooh the music/soundtrack thing is awesome!!!! Thank you for making all the lovely playlists! You are saving me from being distracted whilst trying to make my own. ;)

[@AbbieEmmons]

Thank YOU, Ivy!! I'm so happy you liked this video!! 💛✨

[@jamescarvey2133]

Thank you for these amazing ideas. I always wanted to be a writer but procrastinated until I retired two years ago. With a few basic courses in writing, I'm finally out of the starting blocks. One of my main hurdles to cross,each time I dip my quill pen into the ink pot,( Ok, I'm old school, so what?) is to begin creating a mood that is conducive to writing. This video has inspired me immensely. It is the mood that reflects in the writing I think, Hmm! 🙏

[@loomiez6802]

my tips for getting into a writing mood for those who are easily distracted, is to seclude yourself into a quiet place and kinda daydream about your story, so that when you have ideas, you'll feel like you want to write them. also, listen to music (before you write) that has something to do with your story, it will kinda make a little music video in your head that will both give you ideas and get you pumped to write! and finally, if you have depression, use it in your favor! like for an example, if you think about all of the celebrities that are the same age as you and what they accomplished, it will create like a drive to do something with your life, like writing or whatever lol. and another example is to use your depression through your oc. it will almost make you feel like you're him or her or them (which in my opinion is kinda fun). this will both give an authentic depressed feel to your story and be a way to express your depression into good material. i hope these tips make sense and helps anyone who gets easily distracted get into a writing mood. good luck and stay healthy!

[@bajrangbhakt779]

Thank you Abbie for helping me complete my first and second chapter of the first draft. You are my idol

[@sophiadelgado7565]

You just saved my story......THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@eafv]

thank you so much for showing me the ambient-mixer website, i finally got around to writing the story i have been stuck on forever!

[@juliannahrubes5485]

Yes!! The best ideas are the ones where you actually feel like you’re there and i can daydream all day

[@charlesroeckeriv6226]

The visual idea is brilliant! Thank you.

[@swearwolf.werewolf8049]

Finally, a helpful video. I wish I had thought of the ambient sounds thing damn. Thankyou so much for this video!

[@seraphic_system]

Wow. I was looking for a way to get inspired, and not only did I find that, I think I found my new favourite KZbinr. Thank you so much!

[@TheStoryMakerLyzaL]

I needed this. I've been in a funk, and I keep sitting down and staring at a partially completed document... The Pinterest board is a different change of pace that I'm hoping will get me out of the slump. Thank you!

[@rixy1209]

Okay, I completely agree with Abbie. However, the following is my detailed opinion and perspective on this subject: The very core of "getting into the writing mood" (better described as 'forcing yourself to write') is what everyone tells you and what everyone in the comments is going against: "Just write." I speak from my experience - just write. However, there is something about this phrase of advice that is missing, that most fail to mention - ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS. I believe this is crucial. With distractions, you will never get anything done. The best way to do this is to turn off your Internet. Disconnect your computer from the network. Wanting to listen to a song? Feeling the temptation to find synonyms for a word? Don't. Write a note to yourself, highlight it and search it up later, when you have fulfilled your goal for that writing session and have allowed yourself to turn on the Internet again. It's also important that you keep all your writing documents inside the computer itself, so you don't need Internet access to write, and can back up your files. Then, sit and write. If you're struggling, nothing will come to mind. You may sit and stare at the screen, or your wall, for 30 minutes or longer. But no matter what, STAY. Eventually, something will come up. You will write a few words, then lines, then a paragraph. Now, this isn't to say that this method ALWAYS works. Occasionally, there will be certain external factors that simply prevent you from writing. The best example of this is a sickness. If you are sick, your brain is under strain and will not function correctly. Same goes if you are tired; you got very little sleep or have over exhausted yourself. In these cases and similar, you should not even try to write. Get rest and return to the chair when you are healthy and able to focus. Aside from that. The advice you provided in this video, Abbie, I view more as a complimentary addition. Aesthetics and ambiences truly help to inspire you and get you excited about your story! When you spend some time thinking about your story and doing the things you mentioned, it will help even more to write. To anyone struggling, I wish you the best of luck! Honestly, maybe the method I spoke of just works for me, along with a few others. If you have other ways of going about writing, or this method never worked, then by all means, do what you please! Most importantly, make sure to get rest. That is the only solution to poor mental health and creative burnout, neither of which will get you any progress in writing. In fact, it will only make it worse. In order to write productively and well, YOU MUST REST.

[@amberklein6893]

I ❤️LOVE ❤️ YOUR PLAYLISTS!

[@annadalton1708]

Woah. That music thingy is CRAZY AWESOME. Something that always helps me get in the writing mood is reading a page or two of one of my favorite books........

[@Dani_1012]

You offer such good advice I had to subscribe! I usually prefer reading articles when it comes to looking for help because I concentrate more than when I'm just listening (because I tend to space out) but you help so much I make myself pay more attention to you, thanks so much everything

[@keerthipavuluri2732]

Just went to ur playlist it's sooooo awesome 😭😭😭😭

[@yamiletchabla2438]

Thank you for your videos they inspire me to write as I don't really write from fear from my head.