How to INSTANTLY Get in the Writing Mood!!

Today I'm going to show you how to IMMERSE YOURSELF in your story so that you feel like you're living inside the scene and you're totally INSPIRED to write!!
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WITH WORDS:
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[@Daniela-gr3tp]

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!!!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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 🤚

[@user-qc6fd8yo3u]

*laughs in 90's rock and roll*

[@matstan3515]

@@birjisafroz8886 yaaaas. Classical gang!!!

[@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

[@papi_manny]

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

[@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.

[@shaghayegh5711]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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...

[@abbie9078]

I feel you here! I am going through the exact same thing. I wish I could offer helpful advice on how to overcome it, but honestly, I’m still there myself. Sending you virtual hugs and positive thoughts! ♥️

[@Fourlittlestinker]

I know you said not to get carried away... but now I want to create Pinterest board/ music soundtrack for every scene in my book

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.'

[@donotsubscribe7321]

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

[@zsofi3115]

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

[@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. :)

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@priscillareshell4062]

Ik its 2019 but this srsly helped! Thanks

[@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.

[@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 ✍️ 😊

[@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)

[@edg531]

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

[@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 :)

[@LovedDeukae]

Im so happy I found your channel Abbie! Even the old videos like this are so good! Thank youuu

[@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.

[@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!

[@keltoumiaymen892]

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

[@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!

[@milomazli]

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

[@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!

[@theteenager18]

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

[@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

[@lizbethsince]

I just listened to your playlists in spotify and they're awesome, just what I needed. Congrats for your effort and thank you so much. 💚🤗

[@RS-ek9dr]

Great video! I was already doing similar things which you mentioned but you expanded my horizon about tools i can use.

[@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!

[@swearwolf.werewolf8049]

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

[@doctorkimcruises]

Holy Molyyy this is the video I was looking for and the content that I never knew I needed, at the same time!!! Never knew about unsplash and ambient mixer 🤩

[@heroicwatercoloring]

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

[@larosanegra217]

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

[@adrissan]

Wow! This helped me so much! You can't imagine, Abbie! Thank you very much! So inspiring as always (I am relatively new here, but I already admire you for your energy, sympathy and care for us). Greetings from Brazil.

[@SentiMENTALJourneys1962]

Very helpful video! Thank you so much! I've always just listened to Bossa Nova guitar, softly in the background. But, I'm going to start incorporating your ideas for more inspiration! ❤

[@slider2754]

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

[@alayamcgill7166]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@sheepyhead0399]

This is so helpful thank you!! I've never found more actually useful information on this topic before, so glad to be subbed!

[@graceharnisch2325]

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

[@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!!!

[@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!! 💛✨

[@thefilipinojoe]

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

[@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

[@tinastone3772]

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

[@charlesroeckeriv6226]

The visual idea is brilliant! Thank you.

[@hannahelliegrace4858]

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

[@amberklein6893]

I ❤️LOVE ❤️ YOUR PLAYLISTS!

[@graceespiritu5400]

Wow! This is so amazing Ms. Abbie! Thank you so much ! i'm going through a lot lately because of this pandemic but thanks to you and your videos I have a way to renew and refresh everyday and get inspired. THIS IS REALLY COOL!!!🤩

[@myaallegory-ma]

These helped me push myself that little bit I needed. Thank you ❤

[@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.

[@angiejasbon5549]

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

[@albo3323]

THIS IS AWESOME. You are awesome. Thanks for this.

[@simplyramble9660]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! This helped me more than you can imagine!! Just watching this video made me excited to write! Thanks again!

[@boredsav5379]

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

[@rokaszewicz]

You're amazing! Thank you for creating this channel, I love it!

[@goodgirl5824]

This is great!!! Thank you for the ideas and the playlist.

[@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.

[@piinktart]

You're a lifesaver! Thank you!!🤗

[@keerthipavuluri2732]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@bunnyvm5909]

I like your vibe ! Thanks for the video :D

[@marcantoine2593]

Every single video is amazing.

[@yamiletchabla2438]

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

[@KashishK]

This is amazing, i have published my first book and i found motivation to write my 2nd book from the video, thank you! 😁👏

[@cowstainsonthefloor0579]

This helped me so much, thank you. Also I love your room it’s so pretty🥺💗

[@AlyonaKrylova]

And I've saved the links to these wonderful lists of soundtracks, thank you for sharing! It's very special experience - listening to the writer's music lists, wow)

[@AbbieEmmons]

I'm so glad you like them! thank you ❤️

[@aletserrece]

OMG! You're amazing! this is amazing advice!

[@yazmeenascreamer]

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

[@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

[@Bepheter]

This is such an awesome idea. Thank you.

[@waynejones5635]

Brilliant video. Lots of great ideas and music links to use and try. I have tried similar ideas such as collecting pictures and music tracks which help create the mood and drop you into the scene as a writer. Thank you so much for sharing so many great ideas and tools.

[@nataliadowner3896]

Thank you for this!!!

[@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.

[@XYBeautiful]

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

[@tommylsu09]

So helpful! Thank you, thank you 🙏

[@una6220]

thank you SO MUCH this is exactly what I needed