Tag: The Muses
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On Writing a Novel: Sometimes I Have Good Days, Sometimes I Don’t….
Summary: The Madison Summer Almanac reports a warm summer day with a temperature of 75°F (24°C) and mostly sunny skies. The writer struggles with writer’s block but remains determined, having worked on their novel for over a year. Optimistic about conquering the writing challenges, they seek inspiration from Calliope, the Muse of Epic Poetry, and…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Monday, Music, and Waiting for My Muses
“So. Monday. We meet again. We will never be friends—but maybe we can move past our mutual enmity toward a more-positive partnership.”― Julio-Alexi Genao Late morning – at least in what is, for now, my room in Lithia, Florida – on Monday, April 10, 2023: Curtains cracked open, but the blinds are closed to prevent…