Look, I know this is a cheap one, but nothing helps me get in the writing zone like a good playlist (with minimal vocals). Pandora is swell and YouTube is doable (provided you're using an ad blocker), but the best place I've found for writing mixes is 8tracks.com. Writing the chipper, optimistic beginning of your fantasy adventure? Look up "fantasy" and "instrumental" and you're well on your way. Writing a death scene, you evil, character-killing jerk? 8tracks has depressing soundtracks for days.
PLUS, you can make your own mixes out of existing uploads or your own stuff! For example, I made an instrumental playlist for my office based on a story I used to tell myself as a kid. Give it a listen:
And this has been the super-short sequel to my first Useful Writing Junk installment. I know, it feels a little weak, doesn't it? I promise I'm working on more stuff. Unfortunately, there's this whole wedding thing to take care of, and some poop-filled puppies, and evenings filled with networking (now THERE be some blog fodder), and an ongoing personal battle with the awful gross yucky memories that are resurfacing from last year's trip into absolute insanity. Things are a little tough right now for me, but I'll pull through, and will hopefully have some fun new things to share with you! I mean, the best holiday of the year is just around the corner!
But for now, get into your writing space, turn on some emotional tunes, and get creatin'!