Minding the Muse: A Handbook for Painters, Composers, Writers, and Other Creators

By Priscilla Long

ISBN: 978-1-60381-363-1

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“Wise, practical, and illuminating. A friendly aid to creation.” —Janet Burroway, novelist and author of Losing Tim and Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft

“On the balance scales, in terms of usefulness and of being a joy to read, this short book outweighs dozens of others on the topic.” —Susan K. Perry, Ph.D., novelist and bestselling author of Writing in Flow

“Priscilla Long’s new book, rich with real life examples, gives creators in all disciplines concrete ways to shape a personal daily practice that invokes the power of the sleeping muse.” —Barbara Earl Thomas, painter

“On days when the isolation of working in solitude can feel overwhelming, it helps to have the wise and supportive voice of poet, writer, and master teacher Priscilla Long whispering in your ear that making art is a possibility, and that you, like the many artists quoted in this book, have something worthwhile to say.” —Bruce Black, author of Writing Yoga 

“Long’s voice is conversational and witty, seasoned by her experience as an accomplished poet and essayist. Minding the Muse is a gift to anyone ready to take their craft more seriously.” Sandra Beasley, poet, author of Count the Waves: Poems and I Was the Jukebox: Poems

“This accessible, comprehensive, and, well, creative, book is a gift for anyone who wants a fruitful, creative life.” —Sondra Kornblatt, author of Restful Insomnia and A better Brain at Any Age