Good music is always inspirational, and many authors have been known to use music as a helpful push in the right direction with their writing. Songs have the ability to play with our emotions. They can make us feel sad, excited, or full of dread, and oftentimes these are emotions we struggle to find in the moment. Putting on music can help us get in touch with these emotions and write them clearer when we intend to utilize them in a scene.
But the right album can also be inspirational in other ways. Songs tell stories all on their own, but finding a way to piece them together to create a coherent storyline is also a good exercise for flexing our creative muscles. Put on a favorite album or shuffle a mixture of songs from your favorite artist and watch a new story unfold.