Emotional Quote by Melissa Febos
“I always listen to music when I write! I basically make a playlist for every essay; sometimes it's just one song, or three songs, over and over and over. I sort of find the emotional pitch of the piece, and then match music to it, and then the music becomes a shortcut to the feeling, so I can enter it and work anywhere: on planes, cafes, at work, the train.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary Magazine, 2021
Using music as an emotional cue helps the writer enter the desired mood, making the writing process more fluid across locations.
In simple terms: Music sets the feeling for my writing.
Key Takeaway
Create playlists that match the tone of each piece.
Themes
creativity
productivity
emotion
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
writing
creative process
When to use this quote
- writing essays
- drafting stories
- journaling
Key Concepts
musical anchoring
flow state
sensory association
Questions to Reflect On
- How can I maintain focus without a playlist?
- Can other sensory cues replace music?
A Different Perspective
May become dependent on music, limiting flexibility without it.
