What?
A creative writing project for a group of friends who are inspired by music.
WHO?
All are welcome to participate. Read below if you’d like to contribute.
Why?
To be a part of a supportive and accepting community, to get prompts, to exercise your creativity and to expand your music library.
WHEN?
As a contributor you can participate as frequently or infrequently as you’d like.
How does it work?
As a Writer…
1. Start with the theme. Get inspired by the theme shown on the home page. The theme can be taken quite literally, or can be abstracted in any way.
2. Pick a song. Select a song that pairs with the theme. This can be taken literally (and lyrically), or can be abstract (i.e. the recording quality, the snare sound, the tempo, the way the music moves, the contrast to the theme, etc).
3. Write something. Anything. A phrase, poem, short story, fiction, confession; while being inspired by both the theme and the song you selected.
As a Reader…
1. Listen. Play the reference tune, and listen all the way through, before engaging with the author's writing.
2. Read. Or in some instances listen to the recited writing by the author)
3. Enjoy. The joy is in the author's unique perspective in how they abstracted (and assembled) thoughts around the theme and their selected song. See how each writer builds within the same guardrails.
Want to write?
Write us at wordsandmusicclub.submit@gmail.com to learn about how to become a W&MC writer, or if you have any questions. If you are an artist and are interested in contributing the artwork for an upcoming theme, write us. Art selection is limited to one published submission per theme.
Ready to contribute?
Fill out this form to submit your writing. Want to write for an old theme? Feel free, just make sure to specify that in your submission!