Do you have certain music you always listen to when you are reading or writing—music that seems to go perfectly with the words on the page? Music can be important for framing the mood of a story. A friend of mine, Miles Rost, is very interested in the relationship between music and fiction. He has recently started a blog called Music and Fiction where he melds songs into his stories. Check it out.
Also, in honor of him, I am announcing the next story in my Open Prompts series, which admittedly has been on hold for a while. In the past, I asked people to give me story elements that I used to write a story.
However, for this one, I’m asking you to suggest a song name in the comments, with a link to it on Youtube. Anything with English lyrics is fine—go nuts. I will write a story using at least one quote from each of the songs, linking the song to the quote, so you can tell where it is. If you suggest a song, I’ll credit you in the post.
I’ll take the first five song suggestions that I get and post my story on Friday. If you’re up for it, write a story using the same set of songs. Post your story any time, but send me a link so I can read it.
The Green-Walled Tower 
March 12th, 2013 at 9:52 pm
WoW…This is cool. David, Here’s my pick for you. All time classic 😀
Hank Williams Jr – Family Tradition
March 12th, 2013 at 10:12 pm
Nice! That’ll be a good source of inspiration.
March 12th, 2013 at 10:50 pm
I’m going a different direction with you, sir. Let’s see if you can handle…Glam New Wavish New Romantic stuff!
Too outlandish?
March 14th, 2013 at 10:55 pm
Not at all, good sir. This will be an awesome song for it.
March 13th, 2013 at 1:19 am
So many songs to choose from… So many genres… I love lots of music.
One of my newish faves:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:56 pm
This song has some great images in it. It’ll give me lots to work with. Thanks for suggesting it. 🙂
March 13th, 2013 at 5:38 am
If I may offer my suggestion: one of my current favourite songs. It’s very chill, very groovy.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:52 pm
Thanks! This will be a good contrast to some of the others. 🙂
March 13th, 2013 at 6:44 am
What a cool idea for a blog and for a story. Here’s one. I think the video is a bit disturbing.
http://www.metrolyrics.com/the-killing-type-lyrics-amanda-palmer.html
If you like!! I think it would provide some contrast. Feel free to use lyrics of your choosing.
March 14th, 2013 at 10:52 pm
Yeah, the video is something else, but it’s a great song for story inspiration. Thanks for suggesting it.
March 13th, 2013 at 8:37 pm
Sweet! Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. These are the five songs I’ll use. If you want to challenge yourself as well, give it a try. 🙂
March 14th, 2013 at 4:59 pm
just cant wait to read it!!!!
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