Often the Muse will not respond to direct and logical requests. She must be lured in with the playful and gentle.

Jill Badonsky
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The idea of the Muse is that she’s like a little girl, playful and gentle. Rather than asking her for something specific, you should ask her to write something that feels natural. For example, if you want to write a poem about a mother and child, don’t ask her to write “a poem about a mother and child”; ask her to write “a poem about mother and child” or “write a poem about mother and child.” This way, the subject matter will come out as an accident and will be interesting and unique.

Source: The Nine Modern Day Muses: 10 Guides To Creative Inspiration For Artists, Poets, Lovers, And Other Mortals Wanting To Live A Dazzling Existence

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