The Nature of Mood in Writing

When a writer sits down to compose a piece of writing, he or she invariably creates an accompanying mood. The mood may be reflective, whimsical, satirical, humorous, angry, wistful, or sorrowful. The mood may convey a sense of determination, or a sense of resignation - a sense of hope, or a sense of despair -a sense of purpose, or a sense of confusion.

Everything ever written, from a great work of literature to a scribbled note on the fridge, carries with it some sort of mood. If you stop to think about it, it's impossible to write without including a mood in your writing. Just as you cannot speak without speaking in a certain tone of voice that indicates your mood, you cannot write without creating a certain mood.

The mood is the aura that envelops the entire story. Ten years from now you will have forgotten most of the details of the books you’ve read recently. But the mood lives on in memory.

Combinations of neutral colors, like various browns, olive greens and kakis, can be used to create a neutral mood. Grays and black can create a powerful and mysterious mood. Red is often associated with danger or anger.

Use of cool colors, like blues, greens and various shades of purple and pink, implies that this "World" is a peaceful place.

Use of warm colors, like reds, oranges, and yellows, implies that this "World" is a passionate, and exciting place.

The association of mood or feeling with color is uniquely human. For most people, different colors represent different moods.