Finding your Muse

At times I feel I've lost my muse. When this happens, writing can be tough. Most writers just expect their muse to be by their side every time they sit down to write. Unfortunately it's not always that simple. I bet if you ask any writer they have had some point where they've lost their muse.

When you lose yours here's a few things you can do to find it. First of all relax. Yes it can be stressful, especially when you're under a deadline but the more you worry, the less likely your little friend will come back. They don't like to work in stressful environments. They also don't like too much pressure.

Second, you should try to get away. Go someplace you are unfamiliar with, someplace new, an environment you've never been. Give them something new to work with.

Try scribbling your thoughts in a notebook. Get all of the junk out and just write to get the words on the paper. Let this exercise free you from the daily thoughts that cloud your head.

Try a new food or a new exercise. Go to the library and pick up a book you would never read. Put on some music that you've never listened to. Sometimes our muse gets bored with our routine. Try writing at night if you usually write in the morning or vice versa.

Get some fresh air. Whether that be in the city (it might not be so fresh) or in the country. Take a walk and let the sounds penetrate your ears.

If you've tried everything on this blog and your muse still isn't behaving then you might be in more serious need of help. You should try The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. This book is there to assist you and I think that if you give it a chance you just might find yourself and your muse together again.