Author's greatest weapons for those moments one must create something truly touching, are many. One can shut the world out, concentrate as if the fate of the world depended on it. It will leave you with a headache and devilish hunger, and a complete bafflement as you lose sense of time.

Sometimes, you need more.

For me, it is music. Especially music created by masters for movies. Being an integral part of the overall movie experience, there are plenty of pieces that can rally you to your best as you write.

Creating something brave, I listen to the Kiss (by Trevor Jones) from the Last of the Mohicans. One can just imagine a desperate and near hopeless struggle up a well defended hill with that music playing.

Hans Zimmer has plenty of music to help you reach a fine, dramatic set of mind. Duduk of the North is one of my favourites.

What's yours?