Yes! I have a public Spotify account under my name, and I have dozens of playlists. I generally don’t label them clearly until after the work they’re for is solid, but sharp-eyed readers always manage to pick up on plot cues based on my playlists. I do a lot of brainstorming to music as well, but sometimes I do write in silence. When I’m really dug in, it doesn’t really matter whether I have sound or not. I’m in the zone. I hear the story’s world, not mine.
About Writing
What does your writing routine look like?
Because I’m lucky enough to do this as a full-time job, I do try and treat it like a traditional full-time job. I need a schedule, I need structure, so I do my best to work Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm, when I can. Obviously, there are breaks in those days, and life gets in the way, but it’s what I try to stick to. I also protect my weekends as best I can, especially when I’m not under the gun. I find it helps prevent burnout, and come Sunday evening, I’m excited to get back to work on a Monday morning. Mostly I work from my home office, which is new and a real godsend. There should be an office tour to come.