writing on a dark academia train bound for a snowy mountain village ✍🏼 ✨ (ambience + music)

[@theghostrainbow1864]

I took a writing retreat on an Amtrak train last summer, 3 days & nights in roomette by myself, from LA to NYC. It was amazing and I got a lot of writing done. There's literally nothing else to do, besides stare out the window, your meals are brought to you (and the food is pretty good), and there's such a sense of peace as the world passes by, which is unexpectedly inspiring. I'm doing it again in April, but the reverse this time, NYC to LA. If you don't get motion sickness, I highly recommend it!

[@Variocom]

Omg I wanna do that so bad! I just want to go on days long train rides to places and just... ugh it sounds so nice!

[@theghostrainbow1864]

@@Variocom It was so relaxing and I highly recommend it if you ever have the chance :)

[@boop8685]

that's incredible, I didn't know things like this existed!! Absolutely looking into it now, it sounds lovely

[@theghostrainbow1864]

@@boop8685 You do have to look around on Amtrak's site quite a bit for the cheapest fare. They don't make it easy, but it's worth it if you can figure it out. :)

[@phmo4519]

When I was a kid my family moved across the country from Montana to Main. The trip was 5 days and by the end of it we all wanted to kill each other 😀

[@adamalexander4883]

The first break with the gentleman having tea and making notes in a fine suit speaks to me so much. What a dream life that would be; traveling the world with my books and my journal. Maybe someday…

[@mai.ai.source]

Do it now… it’s all we’ve got ❤

[@AverieMc]

Single-handedly keeping these views up. I’ve listened to this at least 50 times since nano started. I’m basically to the point I can’t even write without “my train”. 😅

[@MaiJaysCorner]

This is my first time here, but I am definitely about to do the same! I've never been so pruductive!!! :D

[@englishclasschaug]

same tho!!! LOL

[@AbbieEmmons]

Aww I'm so happy this session has inspired you so much! ☺💗

[@ballsricht1994]

@@AbbieEmmons Oh my Gosh! I just noticed that you were the uploader of this video! I've watched tons of your other videos, but I found this by just searching for background music while writing. Thank you for working so hard to inspire writers new and old!

[@dovakindm2051]

I humbly take up this mantel this year for nano ❤

[@nynasargent3988]

Thanks!

[@markbrown9183]

I've tried dozens of these writing soundtracks and this is the only one I've found that actually is distraction free! I've been returning to this one every day for the last couple of weeks while working and today, the dog is playing on the landing with a squeaky chew toy and there are road works with diggers and trucks outside the window. I'm working on my Master's with a deadline in a few days and I would be in trouble without this on the headphones. Before anyone says 'get back to work', I'm writing this message on the 5-minute break! Thank you for this, Abbie. Wonderful work.

[@Deathstorm501]

How did your master's paper turn out, if I may ask? :)

[@markbrown9183]

@@Deathstorm501 Nice of you to ask, Deathstorm501: it was just a module essay, so not a full-on dissertation, but 4000 words is still challenging. It went fine, thank you! I'm about to start the next writing assignment, so I'll be riding the train to a snowy mountain village again next week! Peace! :)

[@markbrown9183]

And yes, I am indeed back on the train and it's helping again, get down! :D

[@MsScarletHeart4ever]

Abbie, I've been listening to the audiobook of 100 days on sunlight. You're narrating skills capture it so well, I feel like I'm watching a movie.

[@aname4700]

omg I love these immersive writing videos! some ideas for future ones (just because it's fun to come up with ideas for these hahaha) : 1) house on the coast, a window from which you can see the sea and hear the waves and seagulls 2) a solitaire diner in the middle of nowhere, with retro decor, the occasional sounds of coffee brewing, the clicking of plates, etc 3) a picnic in a forest on a warm day, the sun filtering through the branches, the sounds of birds and nature 4) the sparse rooftop of a building in a busy city alive at nighttime, from which you can see the skyline, the lights, hear the sounds of traffic and the muffled noise that comes from big cities

[@ExploreTheWorld_9-c3u]

These are great ideas! 😄

[@BreezyRenee333]

I NEED the fourth one like I need air

[@nikkinewbie6014]

Yeah that fourth one is perfect for a future scene I will be writing. Make it a penthouse terrace with a seating area and fire pit with the view of the skyline beyond it. Sounds of the fire plus the muffled street sounds at twilight and as the writing session progresses it gets slowly darker. If I knew how I’d put that together myself!

[@Lesbofroggy]

I need 2 tbh

[@Ace_2]

2 and 4 sounds absolutely amazing!! 🏙🍷

[@ALRSS-ms1iy]

Doing my final edits to my book while listening to this. Literally the most perfect background noise, especially for someone writing a historical fiction. About to submit to publishing companies, I'm so excited. Wish me luck!

[@tangrui1992]

This is the best ambient writing music I've listened to so far, although I write a little differently than most here I assume. I write computer programs, but still find this very productive. Thank you!

[@Summerstrider]

Oh my god I love when you make these. Sometimes I don’t feel like writing, and instead want to watch random youtube videos and all that, but I hear the music and just can’t resist the urge to work on my project and so I do. Thanks so much!

[@AlfTheFalf]

Same! I wrote an outline a couple weeks ago(which I never do lol) but I haven’t had the motivation to actually WRITE so this is great :)

[@aureliiq3248]

Omg same here! That's what's happening to me today but I find it helps to write later in the day.

[@reiserosie]

12:00 - Not only do i play this daily when writing (this and the write with me, twice a day) but all the music inspired me to keep playing piano! I love it all

[@marymargaret1608]

have you tried playing 12:00 on the piano? my sister can play it and its sooo pretty hearing it in real life! 😍😍

[@reiserosie]

@@marymargaret1608 yESSS i have its so beautiful, i havent played it fully though i should definately take the time and learn it all!

[@marymargaret1608]

@@reiserosie it's really beatiful!! U can do it!! 🙌🏼

[@reiserosie]

@@marymargaret1608 thank you so much! :D

[@SarahFarr-ig8rf]

@AbbieEmmons I love this so much! I want to hear more from this composer.

[@essiebearjones]

I gotta admit, this had me falling asleep. BUT it was one of the most magical sleeping experiences I've ever had.

[@gavinique]

Sitting at my desk aboard the dark academia train is truly immersive. It has been key in getting me back to my story, one pomodoro at a time. I love it. Thank you.

[@claybahl5107]

Same! I've felt so stuck and discouraged about my thesis, but like you I'm chipping away at my project one pomodoro at a time! Cheers!

[@gavinique]

Yes,, that's all it takes. all I have to do is start the music now and it kicks me into writing mode. Onwards!

[@alisagorelick8116]

This writing session is so cozy and immersive... I am currently editing my WIP which I have "finished" right as my birthday came around. I am so excited to see how my story develops as I perfect it. I've never ever gotten so far in a story before! Thank you, Abbie, for inspiring and emboldening us to write!

[@daydariftwalker]

Ooo happy birthday and good luck editing! ❤❤❤

[@americanpride5540]

How this music was super effective I didn't even realize an hour had passed and I got the creative writing I wanted to do done. thanks for posting this!

[@makaylam5950]

I wrote over 2K words with this! I am so proud of myself, thank you for making this!!!!❤🔥❤🔥

[@AngelSBolander]

That's amazing! Keep it up ❤

[@tankythemagnorite9855]

Same, my novel is on 6K words as I write, thanks to this video.

[@realCoryGoodwin]

Wrote a 1,100 words in 30 mins. Thanks so much for this ambiance. It helped a lot.

[@AlfTheFalf]

I love these immersive writing videos :D I think it’d be cool to have one where you’re in like, a cafe on a rainy day or something, and then it gradually gets darker outside

[@J.W.Ellenhall.BookLover]

That's a great idea 😊

[@rebeccahibshman8193]

First day of nanowrimo 2023 and I've surpassed 4k words thanks to this video. Thanks so much and please keep making more of these!

[@arissabj]

I don't know what it is about these but they increase me productivity like crazy!

[@AlishaPalmer-x3b]

Please do more of these- the music, ambience, background- everything is great. I think a coffeeshop, retro diner, tree in a field, library, seaside cottage would also be great scenes. You could do ones with music and light ambience, but keep the moving items in the background. It provides a light distraction when needed. Thank you!

[@JonnyHayesCinema]

This is awesome, didn't think it would really "work" but the sprint and break segments were very helpful. I was able to work for 25 minutes straight without getting distracted. Also the music is perfect cause it matches the sprint segment, which propelled me to keep working. Lastly the music isn't distracting, nor did it put me to sleep. Highly recommend.

[@patrick-santamaria]

just found myself working through the pause because I enjoyed the trainsound so much and kept going :D

[@bearscenario5800]

Listening to this while it snows outside and I write my application to be a librarian is so perfect. Thank you Abbie!

[@centik2525]

Did you submit it? hope you got the position :)

[@MaiJaysCorner]

Oooo! I'd love an update on how that went for you!

[@LieutenantStarbuck]

hello, abbie! this video has single-handedly transformed me from a would-be dreamer to an actual writer. i love it and appreciate your creation, so thank you ✨ i thought i’d ask since i know yt sometimes messes with creators’ stuff without letting them know … is there anything that can be done about the new back-to-back ads near the beginning of the video? of course, if you added them, no worries and I understand ☺️ thank you, abbie!

[@silke6133]

I am so grateful for this playlist. When I want to start working, all I have to do is start listening and suddenly I am able to focus, no matter how tired or unmotivated I am. I finally finished my master's thesis and I never could've done it without this playlist.

[@kaylee1769]

This video and your others with writing sprints got me through writer's block, thank you so much. I love this music so much and the sprints really encourages me to write and also helps me get a break from the screen. I never get bored of this music! I shared this with my brother, and he really loves how it includes the 5 minute breaks, I've never found other videos with that included.

[@victorfenille]

This helped me a looooot! Thank you so much Abbie. I've using this everyday to write my romance and in two months my book has 180.000 words and I was able to finish it. Guys, this keep going and you can do it!

[@kristinaparker5597]

This has become my new favorite thing!! 😍😍 Finally finishing a novel I've been working on for 6 years is my main goal for this year and THIS is how I'm going to do it. So glad I happened upon this video. Writing my book on a train would be heaven.

[@AbbieEmmons]

I'm so glad you love this writing session, Kristina! Thank you so much, that means a lot to me 😁💛 good luck with your novel! you can do it.

[@NewbieWritersAcademy]

These are the kinds of videos I love listening to when I'm working on my videos or writing my novels. It's so easy getting lost in my own head with music like this playing in the background.

[@jaye.0512]

replaying this over and over writing dnd sessions, thanks a ton from the DMs!

[@teodoragrkovic5359]

While not a writer, this ambience has become my go to for studying. It helps me focus and study better. Thank you.

[@VeePokemon]

My favorite paragraph in my novel is The door creaked as the rain slowly rolled in three cars pulled in. The head lights were shining through the tiny peep in the curtain. Our dog was wagging her tail. Jayden, Lacey and Jordan came in and Devi hugged Lacey as the power turned off the sound of silence was inevitable. Jayden came up to Levi and hugged him really tight. I looked at my watch and it was 8:30pm. “Levi go to my room and lay down.” I said “Okay!” He said as he skipped into my bedroom. Cayden came home with eight more sleeping bags and twenty blankets. As the sound of the soothing rain was dimming down. Your vids are amazing keep up the hard work!

[@ToddDouglasFox]

👍

[@_anahi_itzel]

OoOoOoh. When I saw the title, I didn't think it would benefit me, but the music at around 32:00 is ✨ P E R F E C T ✨ for my dark moment. Amazing work as always, Abbie!! Thank you :) Sidenote: I've been really enjoying 100 Days of Sunlight. You are such an immersive writer. I can relate with both Tessa and Weston, depending on which POV I'm reading (& tbh I can't decide on which is my favorite). I'm so close to the end, and I'm very excited to see how it ends. Thank you for being all our author role model 😊

[@uma_chi]

The fact that there is a train in this video gave me a writing idea

[@xXGloomuraiXx]

I didn’t even think this would work but it has me HAMMERRINGGG away at this fic i kinda choked on.. like literally how did the sprint and pause thing actually get me to write for 50 minutes… thats crazy.. super good video💙 much love and will probably check out your other stuff !! Its great

[@tessylanbara7817]

Just gonna bookmark at 0:55 because I keep coming back. This video is really helpful.

[@unchartedpassions]

I was a bit sceptical about the usefulness of sprints in writing, but wow, it's so good to keep me focused! Thank you for the lovely playlist!

[@williamcorkill185]

I use these to study for college currently on my second semester of Grad school. Thanks for the peace during this stressful time

[@victorial6165]

This is absolutely the most perfect video for writing I have ever seen-the warm colors and old-money styled scene, the almost muted music, the soft sounds of the train the background… just simply perfect. ❤ I wish I could experience this at least once in my life someday.

[@jbbyaboo1105]

This helped me crank out 3,000 words like it was nothing, I don't even know how that happened. Thanks!

[@BadMannerKorea]

I'm writing a 1500 word paper on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in the workplace. May your success and this music guide me.

[@janinemhall6922]

You’ve given me hope! I have two and a half days to get my 3000 words done and found myself here

[@jbbyaboo1105]

@@janinemhall6922 You can do it! All you need is to get in the zone.

[@ChrisSaidThat]

DID YOU COMPLETE IT​@@janinemhall6922

[@tankythemagnorite9855]

I'm in a similar position, my novel is approaching 9K words thanks to this train ride.

[@lovauradragon1819]

Wow, this is the perfect combination of breaks, encouragement and deeply immersive music. The backdrop is so lovely (yet not distracting). I used the break times to do a little stretching, which is a double win. This is the first time in years, I've felt motivated to sit for hours, and type my draft poetry into edited finals. Thank you isn't enough. You created a masterpiece so we could be inspired. My happiest of gratitude's to you 🙏🤍

[@aricar325]

Miss Abbie, I've watched many of your writing videos and taken notes. Came across this video randomly, clicked because I'm seeking music for when I paint. Something evocative to get lost in and set a mood. Then realized it was you :) What a lovely addition to your instructive videos. Thank you! This is perfect be it for writing or painting. I'll check out your other ambience videos soon. Cheers!

[@dewdrop8180]

I finished 100 Days Of Sunlight a couple days ago, and OMG IT'S AMAZING. I love Weston so much, and I adore your writing! Everything about the story was just so beautiful and inspiring. I'm so glad I read it!!

[@ikgtrinity6984]

That’s amazing! I’ve always struggled to write, and in going through my first 25 minutes with this I managed to write 1000 words in half an hour.

[@rileycallmeriley]

PRETTTYYYYYY I LOVE THIS SMMMMM TY POOKIE WOOKIE BEAR

[@josephpoole2826]

I am so glad that I found and this video. I have accomplished more in these two hours than I have in the past 2 weeks!!! Bless you!

[@aquariajones]

I didn't think it would work, but this method is actually helping me lots. I feel so pushed to keep writing and words flow out way easier than what I'm used to. I love it, thank you sooo much for this.

[@okthen623]

This got me through the first half of a research paper I've been putting off for over a week now. I had the general outline and a few sources but I couldn't bring myself to write anything down. Now I think I've got a pretty solid half a rough draft and I'm forcing myself to stop and go to bed, so thank you!!!

[@janedalton342]

Abbie, I need to write daily for work and your video is a joy, and so helpful. Thank you. 🩷

[@KevinFaulkner-z4o]

This is how I stumbled into your channel I didn't even realize this was a writing video or that a train is almost as good as a thunder storm

[@SlipsunLightOfHeaven]

OOOH IM GONNA ADD A TRAIN TO MY BOOK :D

[@lukus-alexeileonard2678]

Literally at work punching through emails and my full CRM. Crazy how it just creates a full enveloped background but also keeps me alert enough! Crazy. Love it.

[@razrv3lc]

This is so genuinely helpful. I’m one of those people that start a hundred pieces that I’ll never finish but the timed marks for breaks and writing keep me focused in a way I usually struggle to be. Also this helps with some tedious stuff at work in Excel. Thirty minutes of plowing through it then five minutes of other stuff like emails really helps me to get stuff done that I’d normally just spin my wheels in.

[@thesunforest5178]

This is still my favourite writing background. I've spent many hours travelling and writing in that train. It feels so good to let time just go by without having to rush or do or pressure. The train will arrive eventually but until then there IS nothing to do then to let yourself be carried away by thoughts and ideas and words. Truly wonderful❤

[@AlexiaV0.0]

I love this one so much, I wish it was 5 hours long 😂 I keep restarting this one it’s to good!

[@smallfoxstudios]

I must have watched this nearly 12 times in the past 2 weeks! Thank you for the lovely atmosphere!!

[@camillegomez5368]

This music and ambience is amazing. I write so much every time I listen to this and absolutely love that it is truly distraction free. You have no idea how helpful this has been. Thank you for making this!

[@MonicaMDix]

This is so helpful! I first used it when working on lesson plans (I'm an art teacher), and then I have used it daily all this month...today I passed the 48,000 word mark in NaNoWriMo! My novel is a historical/romance about an artist who joins the Resistance in WWII France. Another idea for an immersive writing video: celebratory post-war train ride though Europe with music of Glenn Miller and Josephine Baker...with a clacking typewriter...Update: hit 50K today!

[@heatherweber4015]

This is the first time I'm happily listening to classical music, and I'm over 50! And I'm getting the words in. I love these settings, too. Thank you!

[@isabella8174]

i got 1800 words done in 90 minutes while listening to this! will definitely be listening to it again and checking out your other videos

[@lavisnothere]

I use these writing videos for both schoolwork and for writing my novel. It helps so much with my concentration, and whenever I do a full one of these I usually end up writing over 2K words. Thank you so much, please do more of these!!

[@alwayslou679]

I've gone through so many of these, and so far, this is the best episode for writing for me. I've played this twice already! Thanks Abbie

[@CinnaBonXoXpRetzEL]

I think this might be my new favorite, along with the Seaside cottage one too. I've played the seaside one three or four times. I'm about to replay this one!

[@daydariftwalker]

This writing session has become my favourite of the ones you have produced so far, I use it basically every time I write, even if I don’t plan to write for 2 hours straight ❤❤

[@matthewmack1983]

This is just beautiful. Listened while medical charting and worked wonderfully. Love that your music is not too generic, and deeply feeling.

[@thanusikanavaneethapragash5749]

The music and the sounds are so soothing and relaxing, I'm studying for my A/Ls and this is very helpful.

[@bobsavage3317]

Peace! Best wishes to everybody. ☮

[@seekerowl3260]

This helped me get my blog written and posted today. Thank you!

[@Rachel-art-and-design]

I wrote till my laptop ran out of battery. Love the train background noise along with the music. Very inspirational.

[@yaknkski]

More of these please! So hard to find good writing music without ads

[@Letstalkaboutit61]

I am not writing a book but love writing in my journal. I took the first two session last night and the fianl two this morning. Thanks for this. It was so soothing listening to the train sounds and writing in my journal.

[@MahmoudNordien]

While writing an Arabic novel set on a train, I found this, and I'm grateful for the idea💌

[@shim08shim]

This is just perfection.I am so glad I found this writing session, it’s the perfect, needed vibe for my novel. Thank you so much for this gift💗💗.

[@stacyshattuck6623]

I listen to a lot of jazz or other relaxing/focus music. NOTHING keeps me focused like this music and train ambience does. I sometimes work right through the rest period. The whole melody and speed is absolutely perfect for me.

[@kassandra0]

This is so calming and perfect! And I wanted to say thank you Abbie for everything you do for us on your channel! I have become such a better writer since I found your channel. You are also such a motivating person, so thank you again!!

[@ginnystwin4]

I just have to say, this is my all-time favorite go-to playlist for me. There are tons of awesome dark academia playlists out there and I love a lot of them, but I always come back to this one when I'm writing. Thanks Abbie!

[@nobah8131]

Perfection

[@leeroycgna]

I use this every day to write my book on Webnovel. This has helped me to create a top 10 book and finally go full time with my writing. Just wanted to say thank you for creating your immersive writing series, it's helped a lot.

[@scyrossel.900]

Honestly this is also good for studying. I remember that this specific video helped me to focus before more than once (usually the music I found is boring, not appropiate for the ambience or kinda "moving", I mean, I started daydreaming, not focusing at all), and now I found it again, so thank you!!

[@alexad9290]

ahhh this came at the perfect time! I love writing to these so much and I'm always so productive with your immersive sessions.Thank you so much, Abbie, and please keep 'em coming! 😄

[@IamNotHereIamoverthwew]

This video is great! I just wish the ads hadn't gotten to it, it makes it harder to stay focused.

[@sophieschulze290]

This is literally my favorite video to come to for reading, writing, homework, studying, sleeping, calming anxiety, etc. it’s so effective and calming

[@susandalmer1047]

This is one of my favorites to help focus on writing.

[@TheLayoffLady]

This is one of my go-to writing videos. I appreciate the scenery and the timer so I remember to take breaks on a regular basis. Love it!

[@PeterReefman]

Thanks for posting this. I first had it on during some stressful study times I had, but now it's become my favourite go-to household background music. The mix of train sound mixed with understated music is just... perfect.

[@AngelSBolander]

Abbie, if you're a person or a team, thank you for this. It's so comforting and relaxing and I acctually get some thing done. Lots of love to you and all you who are writing och just seeking peace of mind. Have an amazing autumn

[@samwell6915]

That's amazing!

[@CALeduc-lj4pw]

Really good choice of music. This helped me going at work! No anxiety or energy crashes for me! Fantastic tool! I skip the breaks personally because the songs really draw me!

[@MelArchive-yy4uc]

Great help to work and also be reminded to take a break. I was sure productive today.

[@jebediahhonker-tonker5901]

I swear you deserve a portion of my credit hours this semester bc of how much this has helped me read/write both schoolwork and personal stuff, thank you

[@EmilyChou-ih3pd]

Words just flow from my heart so smoothly.

[@nikkinewbie6014]

These immersives are wonderful! I had to edit a presentation for work and I put this on. First time listening to something like this. Took classical piano for nine years while in school but haven’t touched a piano in years. I could swear I felt my brain waves change! My next writing session, I will definitely try either this one or the cozy place by the sea one. I can already tell it will benefit my output. 😃

[@defenderofmen11]

This has been so helpful to me to get through my work day since I'm a technical writer. I typically use the Pomedoro method with just a timer, but this is much more enjoyable. I love the ambience and the music. Time just flies by when I'm writing with this in the background.

[@johannaflowers_]

I've been listening to this so much during the last days, because wether it is actual writing that I'm doing or just writing into my diary or getting stuff for my day job done.. it's so immensly calming and helps to focus. Thank's so much for this wonderful soundtrack to my productiveness!

[@emilyraffensberger5373]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm always amazed at how I arrive at a starting point after a writer's block. Love the idea of sprints too.

[@vincentcolantonio1564]

I used to write about 1000 words per hour, but while listening to your playlist and using the breaks to actually concentrate on planning in a more precise way the next few scenes I want to write, I ended up writing more than 4000 words on a session. No distractions and a classy ambience bgm sure do wonder

[@michaellove747]

Thank you Abbie for your wonderful videos!! I look forward to them when I sit down for my writing sessions. I feel like I am back on the trains in Italy seeing the countryside again !! Appreciate all that you do to help inspire all of us writers.

[@Greatboldness]

I so appreciate finding this video. It's helping me write my novella. There's something about getting lost in a story---how it almost writes itself and tells you where it wants to go...what it wants to be.

[@Ashley-vw2nx]

I love these. They are so nice to study to

[@joebtye3]

Thanks!

[@AbbieEmmons]

Thank you so much for the gift!! I really appreciate it 🙏☺ soo glad you love this session!