Jacquie’s muse gives her a pep talk, something a lot of writer’s seem to need during these troubled times. Enjoy!
Advice from a Sardonic wise Muse
Diana Peach from Myths of the Mirror has kindly opened her blog to guests with a challenge to write a short story about your muse. Here’s mine:
“It’s your turn.”
I nod absently and continue staring at the board as though the answer is going to appear any time and if I look away for even a millisecond it’ll be gone forever. “I know, just give me a minute, will you?”
“A minute wouldn’t be bad. You’ve been in this exact same place for days now. How do you expect to get anywhere by staring into space?”
He doesn’t understand. It’s not that easy to catch the right word, line, paragraph before it disappears into the ether. “Brilliance takes time,” I tell him.
He snorts. “Pardon me, I didn’t realize you had such high aspirations. Still, you’re not get any younger–“
“Hey,” I…
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I am enjoying the conversations between the muses. It is interesting for me to witness how accomplished writers often bicker and barter with their muses. A fun series, Diana!
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It’s true, Erica. Not every writer, I’m sure, but many of us have “real” relationships with these muses. They’re like our meddlesome alter egos. Thanks for stopping by to check out Jacquie’s muse! Hugs. ❤ ❤
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This was excellent but I’m not letting my muse read it. Don’t want her to get any ideas.
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Lol. I like a muse who has a lot to say and doesn’t put up with writer’s block, Jacqui. It’s fun to see how different all the muses are. Thanks for stopping by!
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Wise words…
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I get a kick out of meeting everyone’s muse, Bette. It’s such fun to see what we each need to support our writing, and they’re all so different. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
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Fun and inspiring!
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Diana, this is such a creative dialogue with a muse challenge. I’m thinking about my 2 muses Lydia (librarian type) and Lilly (the flower child) that bicker about how I should write a query letter & book blurb. 😳 It’s coming soon! 📚🎶 Christine
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I’m learning that quite a few of us have multiple muses. I didn’t know that. I would love to read a post with those two bickering muses. So funny. I hope you have time to play. That would be wonderful. 🙂 Thanks Christine.
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Thanks, Diana. Working it up in my mind, picturing the two, makes me laugh. Maybe their dialogue with me will help. Writing the Query letter & blurb is no laughing matter. 😠😖
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Query letters scare me! Hope your muses have sage advice 🙂
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Thanks, Jacquie. It’s not for the faint-hearted. The muses will at least keep me from giving up. I’ve written so many versions my head spins. 😳😠
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My muse did barge in yesterday, Diana and I’ve confronted her. Will post it soon. 🙂
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Awesome, Balroop. I can’t wait. I’m so glad you played along. Yay!
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Can’t wait to hear what she says, Balroop 🙂
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