#1 Turn off the radio when you write - C.S. Lewis
I've heard several writers say that listening to music makes them creative, but personally, I work better when I turn off the noise. Obviously, C.S. Lewis did too! He loved quiet rooms to write, and he often took long walks in secluded forests to think. That doesn't mean he never listened to the radio, and in my life, I usually have the music blaring when I'm not writing or doing school. Music is one of my sources of inspiration, but not creativity. So next time you sit down to write (or to do homework), instead of reaching for the headphones or turning on your favorite show or movie, try working in peace for a while and see how it works for you!
I know a lot of us work in noisy environments, but we can beat the noise by going on a walk, or finding a quiet room to write. If you aren't able to get away, turn your radio to a blank station and just listen to white noise. Don't confuse lack of creativity with lack of inspiration when the words won't come. Listen to your music to get inspiration while you do chores or while your working on your hobby, but when you sit down to write, turn everything off!
Happy Writing <3
Avriel
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