Stories from the Muses

Description

Would you like to be better at writing? Or to discover yourself through writing?

Archetypal Muses have influenced art for generations. In Method Writing with Jules Swales, a level is devoted to writing from the seven muses. Often considered the most challenging and invigorating of the levels, Jules invites her students to locate their inner muse energies and explore the influence these muses have on their craft.

In Stories from the Muses, Jules acts as your guide. She introduces the different muse archetypes and discusses the process of the Muse level in her program.

The reader will experience each writer discover themselves and become better writers through the muse inspiration. The results are stunning and often profound. Each muse presents itself in unique and unexpected ways and some of the stories contain mature content.

After the reader has enjoyed the pieces written from each muse, Jules provides further commentary and insight.

Reviews "I highly recommend this book and its approach for anyone who is wanting to explore themselves through writing and in doing so become a better writer." - Michael Monks, Actor, Director, Acting Teacher

"Powerful. Thought provoking. Important. Every line is a winner. I've never heard of a book like this, and the whole concept is so interesting I loved every word " - Nancy Aronie - NPR commentator, author, columnist

"Stories from the Muses is an incredible book, both a tool and a new way to explore. I certainly will apply these disquieting muses to my own work as a writer and a teacher." - Justen Ahren, Author of A Machine for Remember, and Founder of Devotion to Writing.