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Summary

MuserScribe is a publication on Medium that invites writers to share their stories and discuss their sources of inspiration, aiming to create a community that explores the concept of the muse in writing.

Abstract

MuserScribe, a newly established Medium publication, welcomes writers to contribute their narratives and reflect on the influences that spark their creativity. With a pre-existing presence on social media platforms since 2009, MuserScribe has evolved into a dedicated space for writers to delve into the origins of their inspiration, ranging from personal experiences to the classical Greek Muses. The platform encourages a diverse array of submissions, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and essays, accompanied by an exploration of the creative processes behind them. MuserScribe emphasizes the importance of original content, adheres to strict editorial standards, and provides guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across its publications. The vision behind MuserScribe is to foster a collaborative environment where writers can not only showcase their work but also contribute to a collective understanding of the creative muse.

Opinions

  • The editor of MuserScribe values the role of the muse in the writing process and sees it as a catalyst for creativity.
  • There is an emphasis on the importance of originality, with the publication not accepting previously published works.
  • The editor is open to various forms of writing, indicating a broad and inclusive view of what constitutes inspiring content.
  • MuserScribe maintains high publication standards, with the editor reserving the right to make minor edits to submitted pieces.
  • The publication is committed to fostering a community of writers, encouraging interaction and engagement through responses and the sharing of personal musings.
  • The editor expresses gratitude and excitement for the growth and potential of MuserScribe as a nascent publication on Medium.

NEW PUBLICATION — WRITE FOR US!

Welcome to MuserScribe 💜

CONVERTING THE MUSE INTO WORDS …

Photo by RhondaK Native Florida Folk Artist on Unsplash

Hello Musers! Welcome to MuserScribe — your space to talk about the people or things that influence your writing. If the role of the Muse is to bring life and colour to your writing, this is the place to talk about it!

Backstory

MuserScribe has been in existence (with a combined following of 5,000+) on Facebook and Twitter since 2009, functioning as ‘go-to pages littered with writerly musings, advice, original writing prompts and more 💜’.

I’m a former Creative Writing instructor, guiding students of all levels, and have long been fascinated with the processes of writing and the elusive thing we call ‘the Muse’.

Converting the Muse into Words

It’s been my dream to convert MuserScribe into its own publication, a space for writers to write their stories and get us all thinking about how we transform our muse into words …

The Role of the Muse

It could be said the role of the muse is to ignite the spark of creativity and keep it aflame until our story is told. If you want to read a little more about the role of creativity and imagination — take a look here.

We can draw inspiration from anywhere, poetry, art, myths, fairy tales, old films, memories, photographs, trees, clouds, the moon, the stars, or the contents of our back pockets. Oh, and the actual Greek Muses …

Writing for MuserScribe

  1. Please follow MuserScribe — we want you to be part of our community!
  2. Clap for this post (hey, algorithms!) to help us connect with a wider, writerly audience!
  3. Respond to this article with ‘I would love to talk about my muse and write for MuserScribe!’. Don’t forget to add your @ username!

Please submit your stories in draft form.

Topics

  1. Write a stand-alone ‘about me’ story talking about the people, places, or events that first inspired you to become a writer;
  2. Write a story (fiction or non-fiction) then write an introduction talking about the inspiration behind your work. The introduction should preface the content of your story;
  3. If you want to talk about the inspiration behind a previously published piece of work, it’s acceptable to include a link (and also provides you with double exposure!) to that work in the body of your piece.
  4. Short form, personal essays, chapter extracts, fiction, poetry, non-fiction, or self-help stories with your discussion of the inspiration behind them are all welcomed.
  5. I’ve started the ball rolling should you need an example — see below …

As an editor, minor edits (usually for typos or spelling mishaps) may be made or private notes left on your articles. This is just part of an editor’s role in maintaining publication standards.

☆ We do not accept previously published pieces — these tend to disappear down Medium’s time well and our readers just won’t see them.

MuserScribe does not publish works that contain racism, sexism, erotica, explicit or pornographic material in any form.

Before submission, please review our submission and formatting guidelines:

If a draft isn’t ready for publication, MuserScribe will always follow up with a private note to the author. MuserScribe reserves the right to make minor changes to improve readability and ensure that publication standards and Medium rules are adhered to.

★ A big thank you from your Lead Editor.

Summary

My vision is to create a community of writers sharing what inspires them to write.

This sharing of ‘the muse’ is intended not only to help you reflect on your own creativity but form a library of collective processes for us all.

Happy Musings! ★｡･:*:･ﾟ☆

Baby Steps …

MuserScribe is in its infancy as a publication and development is an ongoing project. Thank you for your patience and interest!

‘Let’s convert the Muse into words!’ – Susi Moore

© 2022 Susi Moore. All Rights Reserved.

Susi Moore runs MuserScribe (a new publication to Medium) where writers submit their stories and talk about the inspiration behind them …💜💜💜

For musings, original writing prompts, and more, MuserScribe can be found on Facebook and Twitter.

Want to showcase your imagination and talent? Join my latest publication, The Scriber’s Nook to submit your stories, poetry, and more … 💜💜💜

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