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I rarely listen to music while writing. I wish I could, but it distracts me.

I don't listen to music when I'm writing, but I often do when I'm reworking, editing or when I need to relax.

I don't listen to music when I write, but I do turn on appropriate music when I read portions of my manuscripts back to myself - kind of like adding a soundtrack to help shape mood.

I listen to music constantly while writing.

I can't listen to music while writing - any such distraction would have dreadful consequences.

I honestly don't listen to a lot of music - I spend so much time working at my own music.

I can't listen to music when I'm writing. I like music best in a car or on the train.

I listen to lots of music, especially Bach, opera (all periods), German lieder, chamber music, and rock, old and new. I can't listen to music while I write. It's too absorbing.