Tag Archives: muses

The Muses: Still Inspiring Humanity Today?

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I was originally going to do a ‘Muse Shop’ post, but I got to thinking about the actual Muses.  People use the term a lot, but it ends up being for a personalized, nameless figure instead of a specific being.  … Continue reading →

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Inspiration: Conscious or Unconscious

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I talk about inspiration a few times in Do I Need to Use a Dragon?  It had to come up considering people are curious about where authors get their ideas.  Seems to be a constant mystery, especially with fiction.  Even to … Continue reading →

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Some of My Favorite Writing Songs

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I couldn’t do this week’s topic without showing some songs that I will put on when I need some inspiration.  That or I have trouble with a scene and they can help me get through the issue.  I’ve been using … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Magnificent Muse Mart: Trade-Ins Only on Thursday

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Come on in and put on a toga to join in the ambiance.  It isn’t mandatory and you can put it over your clothes.  Judging from the eye twitches, I’d say you’re an artist with either a deadline or more … Continue reading →

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Talking to a Muse. Guest Post by C.S. Boyack

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Big thank you to C.S. Boyack for being a guest on my blog.  Anyone who has ventured to his blog (listed at bottom of post) has seem him talk about his muse, Lorelei.  I’ve asked if she can make an … Continue reading →

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