Introducing the InkWalker Collective
Welcome to the InkWalker Collective, a Spotify playlist project by writers, for writers. A group of us have got together and created 10 playlists to suit most moods, providing you with soundtracks to fuel your creativity!
Some time ago, in a twitterverse close to home, myself and Adrian Walker got to talking about music and writing. We both use it to escape, to set the mood for writing particular scenes, and to inspire and feed our ideas. While discussing Spotify playlists as a tool for this process, we decided to set out on a side quest.
Most of the time, wrangling writers to do anything in a semi-organised fashion is an almost impossible task, but not this time. I was remarkably surprised by this. It turns out that music is a unifier.
So far, contributors include myself, Adrian, Derek Künsken, Daniel Soule, Tim Hardy, Matthew Ward, Rod Duncan, Ida Keogh, Emma Leadley and Madeleine White, with more to come!
What’s wonderful about this project, is the fact that for each playlist, every writer has been contributing a whole range of tracks from all genres. This mixing pot creates an eclectic selection, and a glimpse into the zone these brilliant people inhabit while doing their best work.
Some of them have added their own tracks, others have emailed with suggestions to be added on their behalf. However it’s happened, we’ve got it together and we’re very excited to share it with you.
We’ll be releasing one playlist every week!
The Playlists
Epic
For the bigger picture stuff... the wide angle lens of the mind's eye…
With sweeping orchestral pieces and edgy tunes, our team takes you from Iron Man to Muse, and from Tron to Gladiator in one awe inspiring playlist.
Things are about to get Epic.
Deep & Pensive
For writing those dark, brooding scenes at 3am…
Join us on a mood journey through Alexander Desplat, Joy Division, Lorne Balfe, R.E.M. and more.
Hearts & Flowers
For all the scenes where you need the swoons…
Cuddle up and get ready to get mushy. From Vaughan Williams to Shura, Michael Nyman to Mumford & Sons… and more.
Uplifting
For the positive feels and inspiring moments…
Be swept up in the positive feels, from Ennio Morricone to Queen, Dreadzone to Hans Zimmer.
It’s time to leave the blues behind.
Blood & Terror
For the scenes you’re too terrified to write…
Get ready to be inspired by dramatic tracks from Carl Orff to Halestorm, Sherlock Holmes to Motoi Sakuraba.
Hold on to your hats!
Chill
For writing scenes of serenity and calm…
From Satoh to Newman, Aphex Twin to Jeremy Soule, take a deep breath and find your calm.
Action
For when you need to write a scene that will have your readers turning the pages well into the night!
From Nine Inch Nails to Thomas Newman, Hans Zimmer to Pendulum.
Sadness
For writing those scenes that need to bring a tear to the eye…
From Flogging Molly to Vaughan Williams, Bruce Springsteen to Katie Melua.
Meaningful & Emotional
For writing those scenes where you just have to have all the feels…
From Vaughan Williams to The Jam, Florence + The Machine to James Horner.
Coming soon…
Off the Wall: For writing those weird and wonderful scenes that come out of nowhere…
I really hope you find something in there to inspire you and your writing! We’ll be adding to it over time so be sure to follow the playlists and check back in!
Go spill some ink and kill your darlings!