My Writing Soundtrack

Music and writing have been closely linked for millennia in song and oral storytelling traditions.

In exploring this connection, these writers share the soundtracks that fuel their creativity. Writer Lay Maloney (Weaving Us Together), poet and fiction writer Ellen van Neerven (Ruby’s Web) and Kirli Saunders discuss how rhythm, melody and silence shape the stories they tell. From finding flow in a favourite song to writing in complete quiet, this conversation delves into the intimate relationship between sound and the creative process.

Hosted by Melanie Saward and featuring a special musical performance by Cooee featuring Kirli and Tania Bowra.