Music: The Roadmap of a Character's Psyche

For Writerly Wednesday ….

As a writer, I often make use of subtle devices to add layer and dimension to the story without beating the reader over the head with it. For instance, I have always have Pitbulls in the stories I write. Animals are very intuitive regarding a person's energy, so they serve as a great barometer for the morality and motivation of a character. Another device that I often use is music.

In my own life, I often find songs running through my head. A long time ago I realized t...