Question

How does the mood of a story affect the outcome?

Answer 1

The mood of a story generally describes how the narrorator or protagonist make the story feel. The mood of a story could be sombre, or happy, or inspirational. It generally depends on your perception of how the story is read and it's meaning.

Answer 2

Mood: (Broken Link Removed)

http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/mood.html

Knowing the author's attitude toward his subject will no doubt help you understand the outcome he/she writes.

Answer 3

I know when I write the mood I am in affects the writing. I suspect as much for other authors.
I learned years ago never to write when I was angry, or at least to put it aside for a day then reread first before releasing it, and usually, it is torn up and a fresh start is forthcoming.