Writing: Finding Your Muse
The process of writing can seem almost mystical at times.
I use to think that a lot of my inspiration for my flash fiction could be found at the bottom of a beer bottle. I had to drink down all the beer to get to the bottom. No inspiration in that bottle of beer, get another one. I was young and stupid and in love with life and the idea of being a writer.
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There are actually several good things about growing older. One of the good things is that it gives you time to get smarter.
The dictionary defines Muse as: one of the nine goddesses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who inspire poetry, music and drama.
I’m sure we can add prose to this definition.
Do I believe I have a Muse? Of course, I do. I ravish her all the time. No, wait. I guest a mortal can’t ravish a goddess. My Muse ravishes me all the time. And I love it.
Every writer should seek out his or her Muse. I guess the female writers among us will not resist being ravished by a goddess. But wasn’t there a male god who supported the arts?
I’m getting off the subject. And the subject of this article for Triond is finding inspiration for your writing. To be even more specific, this article is about being aware that deep down inside of you there is something magical that under the right circumstances will produce words of sheer beauty. Seeking your Muse is the search every writer undertakes every time he or she makes a serious commitment to putting words together for others to read in the hope that the words will in some way entertain, inform, comfort or inspire.
It doesn’t always happen. But when it does it is magical.
Have you found your Muse?
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November 11th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Another great share.
Thanks
November 11th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
I found this really inspirational.
November 11th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
A wonderful share buddy
November 11th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
I think you nailed it Guy, My Muse shows up un announced and when the creativity flows, It does seem a little magical.
November 11th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Great Share.
November 11th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Hey Guy! Haven’t been on Triond for a while. And I’m always intrigued to read about your passion on writing. This is definitely an inspirational piece. I didn’t know Muse is actually a goddess. That’s like wow… Anyway, I hope you keep your Muse with you and keep shining those lights of encouragement for aspiring writers. Well done.
November 11th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
I’m glad you have a muse. It shows. It seems my muse is the goddess of medicine if there is one. I can read and write about medicine forever because I love it so much. (No I’m a doctor, I get grossed out when I see actual pictures of the inside of the body and eyes is a whole other story. I don’t even look in the mirror or look to close to others because I can’t stand to look at eyes.
November 11th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
I just found so much inspiration in your writing. *produce words of sheer beauty* . Wow! Yeah forget about that bottle of beer
Thanks for the insights here.
November 11th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
i want this,, nice share, ^_^
November 11th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Nice Share.
November 11th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Thanks, Guy. O Musa mihi causas…says Virgil.
November 11th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
I knew years ago I had found my calling in writing. It is only now that I am retired that I can do it full time.
November 11th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
excellent motivation to all budding writers. Thanks Guy
November 12th, 2010 at 12:11 am
I think I have found my magical muse or as you state it found me. I hope we have a long happy life together. Excellent points of view.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:12 am
Another great source of inspiration Guy.
November 12th, 2010 at 5:34 am
I had a friend who believed Marijuana could find his muse, well he still suffered from a writers block like the rest of us.
November 12th, 2010 at 6:02 am
Well-written post. Thanks for sharing this one.
November 12th, 2010 at 7:15 am
I definitely have a muse(s). Only a very select few (like 2 people, lol) who have followed my work know.
November 12th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
great share
November 13th, 2010 at 5:03 am
Thanks. It inspires me in searching for my muse.
November 13th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
thanks 4 share
November 13th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
it inspires…nice work…..thanks for sharing it…!!