How do you set the mood when you're writing?

stbrians

This is one area that am poor at. Actually I keep on diving in the ocean in the hope of catching a fish. At times am lucky and catch one. That is how I set up my mood in my writing career.

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menchuuy58

I attend first to the needs of my family. My husband works as a preacher and my 2 daughters go to school. I would help them out first before I write.

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jeffreyjose48

Our minds needs to have the great freedom to think well. We could not write what we have not thought of. Our mind is where the battle is.

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Yes that is exactly true we need to have a peace of mind in order for us to write well, our mind is our main asset because it is where some creativity in writing comes and we should be give much importance about it otherwise it is very hard for our mind to focus and concentrates in things that we we like to do.

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jayjaydimson

Yes, I absolutely agree with you, and the thing that I am doing to make my mind free is to relax and not to think about anything, inhale and exhale really helps me with it.

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esteban123

Yes it is true and it is one of the most common things that I do whenever I feel tired at some time because we need to give time for our mind and body to relax for us to keep working after having some rest. We ate not a robot that can work 24 hours a day without having a break since we are only humans that feel some tiredness and change on our moods every now and then.

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ElectorAlexande

Free yourself of any thing before writing helps write to feel relax and writing with that mode help bring more ideas to the mind.

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jaybee19

That's one thing that any writer should always think about and be conscious with. If you want to have a smooth sailing process while writing your contents, it's best to do first the things that might get in the way of your focus (not distractions actually as they are important), so that you won't need to attend them in between.

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jayjaydimson

I free up my mind for me to set the mood on writing. So that when I write stuff, I have a lot of words coming from my mind.

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Barida

Well, to an extent that is not a good way to improve as a writer. I would suggest that you can always set out plans and see how you can make use of that to get better as a result since for you to make it as writer, you need to have some ideas locked up ready to share.

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stbrians

You are opening my eyes to good planning. I should plan and set goals to improve on my writing skills. I never knew planning will help me till now @Barida

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menchuuy58

That's a great act. I hope you always catch many fishes. Ocean is so far away from our house so I don't do it.

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ElectorAlexande

That would be a great stress too and make you even tire to write, If you should live very close to an ocean please to try to do that, it won't help.

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allyn2017

I don't know if you mean it literally or metaphorically, since you are a writer.

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mark8625

I am just wondering too. I hope she does not mean it literally.

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ElectorAlexande

She was just making fun of it and trying to make us understand using a different example.

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jeffreyjose48

I would want to be in good mood before I write. Its hard to write when you're not in a good mood. Bad mood will result to bad writing for me.

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allyn2017

yes, it is hard ti write when you have a sour mood.

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iambeth

I can't write anything when I"m in a bad mood. I can't focus and my mind goes blank. But I know some people who are more creative when they're mad.

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jeffreyjose48

Writing I believe is a mind work. Our minds needs to be clear. There must be peace of mind.

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jeffreyjose48

There must be focus in writing. There must be mind concentration. Our minds needs to be free from any problems so that we can write very well.

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allyn2017

I agree, it is hard to write when there are a lot of things that are bothering your mind.

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Kakashi2020

Sometimes I would play my fave music to set the tone for my writing. Listening to soothing music relaxes my mind and makes me more creative at times. I like to listen to Jazz and big band and slow rock when I'm writing.

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theresajane

Yes, it really is not easy to set the mood when you're writing. It is even hard to start especially if your mind is preoccupied with a lot of tasks that you should also do. Well, I must say that it's so hard for me to get the motivation in one go. But, usually, when I want to start writing, I sit on a comfortable chair and stare blankly outside the window and let my thoughts be drifted away. I don't know, but it helps me relax and makes my mind ready to think and work for writing after doing that.

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menchuuy58

I agree with you. Its not easy to set a good mood to write. There are a lot distractions that can keep me having a good mood to write very well.

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jeffreyjose48

Don't let distraction stops you from writing. Success in writing is not that easy. You need to overcome those obstacles.

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NerdIndeed

It's hard to focus when there are a lot of distractions going on around you. So what I do is lock myself in my room, and I only get out if I do have to refill my tumbler of coffee.

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allyn2017

I agree with you, there are really times when you feel like you don't want to write and no matter how you try to set the mood, it didn't work.

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stbrians

It seems quite easy and motivating. Just staring out of the window and things happen. I would always take a walk in nature. The exercise does me fine and my mind relaxes. Nature soothes my mind too. It has a calming effect.

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allyn2017

I agree with you, meditating and exercising sometimes helps.

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coolavender

Well, when I see the bills due for payment, I start writing! Seriously, I'm not a moody writer and it doesn't take much to get me to start writing. In the first place, I don't claim or accept writing assignments when I'm not in the mood to write. I can understand having mental blocks but if you have a long list of things to do, you just got to start working instead of looking for excuses not to start working.

I just look for a comfortable place (usually my bed) and start pounding on the keyboards for my initial outline. Then I start browsing for existing content. In some cases, the clients themselves provide the outline and I simply provide the content.

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Barida

The Hunger to make ends meet can spur ant writer to start writing. I believe that having needs to meet will always remove any discouraging mindset off and make one push to write. I always try to make contents always as this is one of the ways that I feel okay.

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stbrians

You are a self-motivated writer. Keep up the good work. Mood actually writes your articles.

I went to this site and wrote a lengthy post. It was rejected and wondered why. When I read through the article is when I could not recognize it as mine. It was shambles.

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mcnasci24

I laughed out loud when I read your first phrase. True, nothing gets the creative juices flowing more than unpaid bills. Usually, an organized schedule and a nice cup of coffee makes it for me.

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amelia88

Oh gosh, I can relate! With Christmas just around the corner I’ve been trying to crank out more work in an effort to save more money for gifts and other expenses at this time of year! It certainly lights a fire to create more output!

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jpk0007

Well, I don't need to create the atmosphere or change my mood if I have to start my writing. However, I am not able to concentrate on my writing if there is a lot of disturbance around me. Also if my mind is not calm and I am feeling agitated due to some problem then I prefer to stop my work for some time at that moment. I take a break and try to calm down and then I resume my work again.

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allyn2017

I feel you, if there's a lot of kids in the house I can't think of something to write. I usually wear ear muffs so I can't hear the noise.

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amelia88

For me, a big part of it comes to having an organized work area. If my desk is messy or disorganized, I find it difficult to actually get into that writing headspace.

Often when I just remove that clutter, it's like my brain also gets freed up - and ready to write!

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allyn2017

We are opposite, I can write more if the surroundings are messy, it is weird and I don't why I am like that.

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theresajane

It really amazes me how every writer is different. You may not be able to start writing unless you organize the things around you. Others may also prefer a messy room. But, for me, I don't actually care what happens to the things around me, as long as there are no disturbing noises, then I'm good.

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stbrians

I like some background noise. Music or even a nice movie in the background motivates me to write. Switch off the mobie or the music and my writing mood switches off too.

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esteban123

I think for me to have a good mood in writings we need to be a positive thinker and be calm as much as possible so that we can really focus well on our writings. We need to have a better sleep so that we can stay motivated to write some great articles on our own. It is very hard to focus if we feel sleepy since we will just end up unproductive for the day.

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stbrians

Focus is all that is needed. Sleep robs us of our focus. We then remain in some dark corner. No motivation at all.

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HappyLady

I honestly do not know. Possibly with me the mood is set by the words themselves streaming in my head rather than anything external. For example, I am in bed having spent a fair amount of day at the hospital, thankfully learning things are better. The house is untidy, there is a lot left undone while I have been out of action, but if I start to think of a leaf and then of an autumn path the watery sunlight begins to trickle through the branches and the crackle and crush beneath my feet gets louder while the wind in my face grows stronger as I march towards where Johnny stands, I am angrier with every step I take. Yea...for me the mood is not external, it lives in my head and finds me. To calm mysef down I will go to silver backed seashores and search for shining shells while the foam bubbles and surges around my bare feet. Johny is watching, laughing, at a distance. No idea who this Johnny chap is but here I am with cat beside me and have found him in two paragraphs from an unseemly unmade bed.

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Corzhens

Getting into the mood for writing is not easy because it is on a case to case basis. When I feel tired physically, I have to rest in my bedroom while watching tv. When I feel mentally or emotionally tired, I have to get out of the house like going to the mall or shopping. But oftentimes I tend to my dogs to give me inspiration to write because my dogs are my stress relievers. Combing or bushing their coat gives me pleasure and with a relaxed mind I get in the mood to write.

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amelia88

I often find that I'm the same - if I'm mentally drained or stressed it's really hard to get into the mood to write, no matter how good I make the conditions around me. I do think though that getting out of the house can be good, a change of scenery often helps get the inspiration and motivation flowing again.

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cks003

Setting a mood for own self or getting the right inspiration to start writing is not an easy task. But if found a right topic in a forum and it matches one's expertise and passion, I think the mood to write will automatically "appear". So to me, the mood is determined by one's readings and knowledge about a topic. Writer cannot find mood to write by searching for it immediately before writing, one has to be always widely read.

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amelia88

I definitely feel the same way on that. If I see a topic I have expertise on, the words and inspiration flow really easily. I guess that’s a good message - if you write about what you know about it should flow much more naturally!

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cmoneyspinner

I work from home and my bedroom is my office. My husband is at home with me and we are both together in the bedroom all day. There are no quiet areas in our small cramped apartment. To get in the mood to write I prepare my mind to block out my husband and all his distractions. He's involved in other activities and sometimes he's noisy. Once I can mentally block him out, I can focus on my writing. LOL.

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allyn2017

It is really hard to set a mood when you are not focus with it. I sometimes just sit and think before I write.

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stormbreaker10

I think setting a mood at writing is really depends of situation. In any place you can write as long as being inspired. But in my opinion, I searching for the place where I am being alone. Its good to be alonr because you can think more about the content.

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iambeth

When I'm home I can only start writing when I know I have locked the door of my room. I can only think of writing when there is minimal noise and movement around me. When I'm outside I usually go to the public library.

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ajahcuizon

I agree. Being alone can trigger your hidden self within you that could help you gather your thoughts for your content. Also, it can minimize the distractions that may cause you to lose focus on your work. Being alone in a good and comfortable place could really help you generate good ideas for you content.

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iambeth

If you want to be alone the library is where to go. I don't think a lot of people know that the public library still exists. The only people I see when I go there are the librarians and their assistants.

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ajahcuizon

I also like going to libraries. But it also depends on my mood, whether I would like to be outdoors or indoors. Sometimes, I would like to stay in a library especially when I need to deeply focus about my content.

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jayjaydimson

A writer is a human being as well, it also has the mood on when he or she is eager to write an article or not, I set up my mood by reading some good articles from the thread that I will be posting, from what I can get an idea so that I can build my own article that is unique.

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Martinsx1

I have this preference of writing with soft music playing in the background of the room where I'm doing my freelance writing.

This soft music helps me to flow well with or on whatever topic I'm writing on. I'm well aware of the fact that some people gets easily distracted with music playing. Some wouldn't even know when they stopped writing and join singing along with the music.

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slugsinthai

Depending on what I am writing, I cater my music to whatever mood I am trying to portray. If it is a creative piece looking to convey loss, anger, happiness, I put on a playlist that compliments it. Hearing an artist convey their emotions puts me in the right mind set and helps lead me. If I'm writing something more professional I close out all other outside influences, grab a coffee, sit at my desk and surround myself with the sources I need to complete my writing. I don't even listen to music, I just focus every bit of myself on my work. The cup of coffee really helps with that one How do you set the mood when you

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emiaj55

I won't go writing without a mug of hot coffee. The bitter lingering taste of a strong coffee always gives me the motivation I need to write and start my day. My coffee soothes my stress and relaxes me to the point that I could think clearer and gains more focus on my material. I am a bit a sleepy head and I really can't go making my craft without a mug of hot coffee in range.

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Jeane

I have a daily routine which doesn't change. Most of the time that is. Emergencies or sickness, well those are a few of the things which I can't control that will force me to do something different.

Anyway, every day I have an hour or two set aside for writing. That is early in the morning. Whether I feel like it or not, I'll do some writing.

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Martinsx1

I have this odd habit of writing immediately I wake up and still in bed. It's like I'm always preped in my sleep with a new thought to write on immediately I'm up from my sleep.

Other than this time, I prefer writing late at night say around 9:00 pm because it's when I'm more chanced to write without any distractions.

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mitan143

Well, sometimes I get tired of writing when I'm not really in good mood. But I usually write when I feel like doing it especially after I do research about my topic which makes me inspired to write something about it. It is just like whenever I gathered new information or knowledge, that is the time my mind and my body want to start writing. Maybe I need some inspiration first, and every time that it gets a little worse I take a break or a good rest to prevent my self from being lost on the track.

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Martinsx1

I have learnt how to generate new content titles or topics from my surrounding environment. There is so much that goes on around me which are good discussions subject matters. So, I don't really worry much about what to write on. As long as I'm not the only one left in the world, events going on gives me ideas to work with.

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NerdIndeed

I isolate myself from the world when it's time for me to work. If I do experience a writer's block, I read a few articles beforehand to get myself going.

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ajahcuizon

I usually walk around my room first and wonder on what I could write about and gather thoughts about it. I also sing a song that could inspire me on my work. I will bring some snacks to my table and eat whenever I got lost in my writing. Setting up your mood for writing is really important since it could affect your work. That's why every writer should have their own way to brighten up their mood.

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jaymish3

Depends on you’re writing and the topic. Are you writing for a client for, yourself or a blog? It also depends on what topic you're writing on.For example I write in the health niche. As motivation I use what I'm going through at the moment.For example returns on my diet, what's working what's not working, also I'm inspired by what issues people have, For example stories I read on Twitter, sometimes through my friends and relatives.

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Youngshark

i like to be relaxed hence I finish all other chores that I might have and then start the writing work. I always love to set the mood by having some coffee and music in the background which assists to mute all other distractions. I do not like to be disturbed when writing since my ideas are distorted then.

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burgosmichael24

Thanks for a good question. Maybe a good rest will do for me. It is not easy to do something great and sensible especially if you are not prepared physically, mentally and emotionally. This requires a good planning as the saying goes, "Failing to plan is planning to fail." A good planning and a good rest will help you to get inspired and help your mind functions well. I have this personal experience about writing a poem for my girlfriend. At first, I can hardly get an inspiration maybe because I am not in the mood or maybe I am just a little bit tired at that time. So, I decided to get some rest first. After a few hours of rest, I get back to my work and I was amazed because I finished that poem in just a few minutes.

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jaybee19

Usually, I set my mood with good music and some funny videos from YouTube. However, if I feel ill like I have a fever or have a sore throat from cough or my body is a bit swollen, it hinders my willingness to write anything because my mood is easily ruined whenever my body is unstable inside.

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mirodge

I can suggest to eat first, don't write when tummy is empty. You can have a snack or pick some peanuts or almonds while writing. It will help your brain to function well.

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mdayrit

I usually write at night when every one in our home is sleeping. It is easier for me to be in the mood since everything is quiet already. I prepare hot coffee and go to the most comfortable spot where I could both relax and write. There are instances that this practice makes me sleepy that whatever I do, it seems like the bed is pulling me. I cannot write anything in that situation so I will just sleep it off and just wake up earlier than every one at home to start writing.

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amelia88

I am definitely the kind of person that appreciates peace and quiet when I work too. It's hard for me to get into the right headspace if there is lots of noise and other distractions going on. For that reason, like you, I tend to either work late at night or first thing in the morning when my house is the most quiet. It really allows me to optimize my time and get the most output from my working hours.

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Kakashi2020

I would always watch a good movie or anime first before writing. Mostly action or comedy, this would set my mood in writing. Also I always have some food and drink ready when I'm writing. Snacks like chips, chocolate bars and soda.

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hstinscdln

I just listen to songs with lyrics that makes sense or has a vibe related to what I am writing or about to write. In that way, I get some inspiration to continue my writing. I also prefer a quiet place when writing so I wait until it gets dark for a peaceful and silent environment.

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DenisP

I suppose it would depend on the content that I’m writing.

When I’m working on professional material, I like to keep a fresh and energized environment. I open up all the windows in my house, I let the sunshine and fresh air in, I make some refreshing green tea, and I do some stretching before I actually get into the writing. I like to do all this specifically in the morning.

If I’m doing something like journaling or just creative writing, I prefer to have a moodier atmosphere. I’ll typically wait until the evening, make some herbal tea, and light a cinnamon scented candle or incense. I’ll probably do a bit of meditation and then I get into the writing process.

How I set the mood depends entirely on what I want the tone of the content to be.

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amelia88

There's something magically invigorating about sunshine and fresh air. Oddly, I even like opening the windows in the winter - it gets a little chilly, but I seem to work well when I feel cool and refreshed. I guess it just makes me feel alive, for lack of a better way of explaining it!

Sounds like you have a good routine for getting motivated to write!

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DenisP

I actually don’t think it’s odd to open your windows during the winter! Winter can get so stuffy, especially with radiators and heaters raising dust all over the place. Opening up a window and letting the crisp, cool air in can feel, well, like a breath of fresh air!

The hippie side of me wants to say that letting in fresh air livens and replenishes the stale energy in your home. The truth in any case is that air can get stale like anything else if you don’t have proper circulation, which is why some rooms can feel “muggy” if a window hasn’t been opened in a while.

I’m willing to sacrifice a little on my heating bill for the sake of bringing in some clean air, haha.

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jayjaydimson

I read every inspiring article so that I set up my mood and made me inspired.

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esteban123

I think that distractions in writings are really everywhere, when I am at home I don't feel comfortable working on my online jobs and articles because my kids are very noisy and keep roaming around. I cannot do well in my house that is why sometimes I am much giving time to work on it my office because the place there is very quite and clam. I feel at ease and motivated to work since I can now focused on it which is really great.

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edencaga

I don't know but everytime I'm inspired by someone or something or struggling things in life, that's the time where in I always write all my thoughts, great and painful things I have encountered and feel. Music makes me even more creative most especially if its instrumental or classical music.

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thejoyrevolutio

I don’t really set a mood when writing. I just write when I can. I even sometimes write on a moving bus or train. I once writen an essay in a family reunion. I write when I can. When the idea is free flowing I write.

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jaymish3

I think that setting a mood when you are writing is very important when you are writing. This determines what you will write. If you write for the sake of writing it will show in your content, if you write from a place of inspiration then you may come up with fantastic content. I think that this makes a real difference. I have had times where I write to complete a job and the content, is not that great.

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astraherondale

It depends - I get my inspiration to write from a lot of things. Sometimes, it's after reading a really good book, or after I play the piano. For me, I just try to clear my mind and relax before I engage into a writing activity,

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mdayrit

A clear mind and relax body is really the key to being in the mood to write a good content. If your body is not 100% into writing then it will surely be not so helpful at all no matter how peaceful and comfortable your environment is.

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esteban123

Yes I agree with that, if our mind and body are not at ease then there is a big possibility that we will not be motivated to do our writings and we will end up unproductive for that. Sometimes we must really give time for our body to have some rest in a way of giving much sleep on it because it can affect our moods and concentration in writings. Giving the healthy foods that our body needs is a must for us to have a healthier ideas in writing.

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jayjaydimson

Sometimes I listen to my mood when writing by listening to a song, the song that can make my mind relaxed so that I can write stuff perfectly.

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MomoStarr16

I listen to music to set up my mood but what you are doing is a new thing for me. How do you do that? Looks great and really a good motivation on a good writing.

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superlicca

I think I cannot set my mood since it will just happen naturally. Some circumstances will just affect my mood and I just wait for the moment to come that I will have a good mood to write again.

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MomoStarr16

I just try to get my mood by listening to music before writing. In that way it will relaxes all my emotions and mental capacity to make more space for new inspiration.

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Jelineex

It will be difficult for me to have a standard mood to begin writing. I write thoughts based on my feelings, interest and inspiration during a day. This will give me an easy access of continuous idea. By doing this, I can finish it at early time.

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YoloBoy

For me, to set the mood I would really watch a certain tv series or anime because these two are the things I love doing and they hold a great story to make. It's not really copying the idea or the writings that I am watching. It's mostly about getting an idea, mashing up some ideas together and to create something that is unique and creative. Having an idea at first hand is always best but there are actually times where I just start to write and let the flow go on. One thing that I am sure of doing is to get my mind in the zone to write. Not having a great mind or concept about what you're planning on writing will really affect the story.

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laurenb111

I set the mood for writing by first going out of my way to remove myself from my apartment. For some reason I can’t write in my own home. I just can’t get anything done. And I can’t get anything done in any place traditionally reserved for writing, like the library. What I’ve done on a few occasions is put my laptop in my bag and throw it in the backseat of my car, take off from my town. I’ll blast some Migos out of the windows until I roll into a parking space outside of a motel. It doesn’t have to be a super nice motel, but I want to be able to focus on writing and not whether I should be concerned about lice or bedbugs. I’ll power through a few messy chapter drafts through the next two or three days - I can’t just put down and pick up writing every hour; I’m downright grinding in my inspired mood when I’m there.

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Bravosi

To set my mood during writing I always prepare several things on my desk, but prior to that I turn off the light and turn on some jazz music.
Obviously, afterwards I get some coffee and something sweet (it's known to improve brain performance).
When these conditions are met I begin to write, and it's a huge pleasure to do so under these circumstances.

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koki12346

I am a copywriter so I really don't need to set my mood to anything.. Just suck it up and write the best that you can. I know thats poor but what can I do....

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burgosmichael24

Take a good rest, eat your favorite food, listen to music, take a walk, go out with nature and bond with your friends or family. These are factors that help me set my mood in writing. Everyday is not always the same so you need to get some inspirations first before writing.

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jaymish3

I've never thought of doing this@kaushikangara. This seems like a really good idea. Going to a park to do your work seems lovely. I think this would hit the spot for me. I mean think about the breeze and all that fresh air. I think I would add my earphones and mp3 player to this and this would be the perfect environment for me to work in.

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davedaot04

By talking a walk outside for a while and then come back with a more relax mind frame, and when I start I just listen to music mostly music that makes me more calm and focused and then I think of a certain object and expand other things related to it, I just get in a state of flow where I'd be writing things subconsciously or without making a conscious effort to think of it.

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mhingnhormz

How do you set the mood when you're writing: Ideas flashes and it came into my mind when I am already eat my meals. To come up those better ideas, I like/prefer to stay those peaceful place, a relaxing scenery that make my mind feel at ease and relax. Then, whatever I think suddenly an idea came on my mind. And also with the heart and mind connected there were so many better ideas that came out of nowhere.

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