tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post1985774607390355360..comments2023-10-30T10:31:01.481+00:00Comments on Mark K: What is a Muse?Mark Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-91122777135407602522012-08-14T21:02:00.046+01:002012-08-14T21:02:00.046+01:00You are most welcome sir - trying to ease back int...You are most welcome sir - trying to ease back into the swing of things after my self-imposed hiatus. I'll be doing the rounds again soon :)Mark Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-18362699157837363872012-08-11T20:02:34.707+01:002012-08-11T20:02:34.707+01:00Ernest Hemingway said if you sat down and wrote th...Ernest Hemingway said if you sat down and wrote the truest sentence you could think of that it would help. Whether or not it tied into your story was unimportant. For that true sentence did, indeed, tie into your story in a way your unconscious mind knew but your conscious one did not.<br /><br />Reading an excerpt from a novel of one of your favorites sometimes help. Reading quotes from say Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-25490223073433879372012-08-07T23:07:25.504+01:002012-08-07T23:07:25.504+01:00Excellent, I would appreciate that very much - it&...Excellent, I would appreciate that very much - it'll be interesting to read your post and the responses it generated :)Mark Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-33649727916189854352012-08-07T21:57:02.242+01:002012-08-07T21:57:02.242+01:00I wrote a post sometime last year on this very top...I wrote a post sometime last year on this very topic...<br />I'm going to link the post directly to this comment, so you can check it out if you have some time...michellehttp://writer-in-transit.co.za/misunderstanding-muse/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-66691906717189156922012-08-07T19:34:53.475+01:002012-08-07T19:34:53.475+01:00Interesting approach, but not sure if I'd feel...Interesting approach, but not sure if I'd feel comfortable using such a device?Mark Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-19046111372774332452012-08-07T19:34:22.357+01:002012-08-07T19:34:22.357+01:00Yes, such a good girl - in fact, a better one than...Yes, such a good girl - in fact, a better one than I... writer, that is ;)<br />But yes, it's an amazing experience when the words are flowing, and I agree with your sentiments 100%.Mark Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-13984197546063852172012-08-07T18:40:24.132+01:002012-08-07T18:40:24.132+01:00You can always use a random generator to help kick...You can always use a random generator to help kickstart idea, like dmmuse.comLucidDionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691189006761497558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-73486020741743897542012-08-07T13:28:39.210+01:002012-08-07T13:28:39.210+01:00I love that feeling when the words are flowing. It...I love that feeling when the words are flowing. It doesn't happen nearly enough. I write every day, whatever the feeling. Ain't I a good girl? <br /><br />The interesting question is, is the quality of the story better when the muse has you in his embrace. The intuitive answer is yes, but a lot of professional writers disagree.Deborah Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120928766455872439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-30152453081300389012012-08-07T09:18:26.185+01:002012-08-07T09:18:26.185+01:00Very true, JoJo - I always find that when out walk...Very true, JoJo - I always find that when out walking our dog, Darcy, my mind seems free to create ideas and feels far less inhibited.Mark Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-51433704524683715942012-08-06T23:41:56.317+01:002012-08-06T23:41:56.317+01:00I used to be very influenced by the natural beauty...I used to be very influenced by the natural beauty in Washington. I just like being surrounded with all my fave things. Being in a good mood and happy helps a lot.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-63461250912545192252012-08-06T22:22:21.266+01:002012-08-06T22:22:21.266+01:00S'mores - I know that dirty little beast: choc...S'mores - I know that dirty little beast: chocolate dipped roasted marshmallow... mmmm! I can feel the calories as I type :)<br /><br />Great sentiments, Mina. In part I agree. I suppose the muse is something akin to luck - for the better part you create your own, the rest, well that's down to whatever.Mark Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-34263811915780142422012-08-06T21:24:40.064+01:002012-08-06T21:24:40.064+01:00We creators are our own Muses. Sometimes the river...We creators are our own Muses. Sometimes the river flows, others, the well runs dry. It's the nature of things, in my opinion. I also feel that, so long as we never say to ourselves, "All right, enough," our self-Muses will always linger, waiting to be recalled to duty. Sometimes, you couldn't possibly care less whether the Muse still breathes. But, when we're ready and we Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-575230800446807262012-08-06T20:23:07.699+01:002012-08-06T20:23:07.699+01:00Molly Crabapple suggestions;
http://mollycrabapple...Molly Crabapple suggestions;<br />http://mollycrabapple.tumblr.com/post/20828135406Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089938700806197767noreply@blogger.com