Music.

I've been trying to find my niche in writing for a long time; something that would inspire me, that would keep me going through the tough times when the words just aren't coming. It's difficult to push myself through those periods where I just don't want to write, even though I know that I need to.

There's an intrinsic difference there, between want and need. Sometimes I want to write; it makes me joyful, content and excited. There are other times, however, where I know that if I don't, I'll be miserable. I might not want to do it, but I have to. It is a part of me that refuses to be denied, and it rears its ugly head if I try.

It took awhile, but finally, and embarrassingly, the Twilight soundtrack has given me the writing music that I need. It's the perfect balance of upbeat and depressing, sweet and sad, anxious and elated. I love every song on that soundtrack and it fits every mood; with a few of my own personal favorites thrown in, iTunes now has my "Writing Music" on it, and it keeps me going.

What do you do to keep yourself writing?