My muse* is a pest—an incredibly annoying pain in the butt. She comes knocking on my door at the worst possible times. There I am snug as bug in bed, covers up to my chin, lights off, and sleep …
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THE HOOK The very beginning of your story is the moment of truth: will the reader keep on reading, or will they put your story aside and keep looking for greener pastures? So many writers come …
This is a reprint from the blog of multi-published, multi-genre author S. L. (Lynn) Viehl. Every year in July she hosts a virtual writing conference. When I read this article, I thought it really fit …
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To Muse or Not to Muse... As a writer, I often hear about muses and whether or not they exist. Most of the references I hear are comical, and lighthearted, not serious. I think every writer has …
Yesterday I talked a bit about why I became interested in the concept of a muse. Today I'd like to share what my background has to do with it all! My Mennonite upbringing wasn't big on frivolity. …
I've asked a bunch of people to guest blog about working with their muse. Links to these posts, which have happened over the past couple of months, are posted here. I've enjoyed the peek at other …
