*nodsnods* The very occasional times when I do listen to music when writing, it usually has to be instrumental, or possibly in a language I don't know well, so the lyrics don't distract me. Also playing the same pieces on repeat for a particular project is a thing I've done, so I understand.

I sometimes wonder if I should take up some kind of computer games to relax and/or engage my mind, but I'm afraid of getting addicted and spending too much time on them! But looking at what people describe, it generally seems that what works is whatever best suits for the purpose you said: having a break and using a different part of your brain for a while. Whether that's crafts, chores or brief computer games. :-)

Yay for more Bond/Q story!