Goodreads asked Michael Scott Bertrand:

How do you get inspired to write?

Michael Scott Bertrand I develop an "official soundtrack" to my book. I find songs that would be awesome in the big-screen adaptation of my tale. That helps me envision the scene - or the characters - in my head, and I use that later when I sit down to write. I like the big classical orchestra sound (think Star Wars or Raiders), and the way the music rises and falls along with the tension in the story. For you, it could be rock, jazz or diggeradoo music . . . whatever feels best!

Just to clarify, I listen to the soundtrack in the car or when I'm out for a walk . . . I don't listen to my soundtrack, or anything for that matter, while I'm trying to write.

(Note to Abrams, Spielberg, Favreau or any other film directors reading this: the opening and closing scenes of Flying Conquistadors are set to Bizet's "Chanson du Toreador" from Carmen. I have further thoughts that we can discuss on-set.)

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