Daily Drafts & Dialogues

Daily Drafts & Dialogues

Notes on Mood-Based Writing

When you write, does what you write affect your mood? Or does your mood affect what you write? Keep reading and leave a comment to join this dialogue, then check out today’s writing prompt.

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K. E. Creighton
Apr 03, 2025
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Have you ever thought of mood-based writing? Is there any other kind of writing? And is there a way to use mood-based writing to your advantage?

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