Stories from the Muses

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

Archetypal Muses have influenced art for generations. In Jack Grapes Method Writing taught by Jules Swales, There is a level called Disquieting Muses that devoted to writing from the seven muses. Often considered the most challenging and invigorating of the levels, the writer is invited 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.

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.

The following authors all contributed their work to this anthology.

Jules Swales

Maria Iliffe-Wood

JB Hollows

Del Adey-Jones

Samantha Herman

Jennie Linthorst

Al Milledge

Mer Monson

Vanessa Poster

Linda Pritcher

Linda Sandel Pettit

Anna Scott

LN Sheffield

Sharon Strimling

N. Vyas