MUSEPAPER: Exploring Spontaneous Writing + Following the Muse + Deadlines

An exploration into the possibilities of a monthly writing practice, the gift of deadlines, and the novelty unleashed by daring to write outside comfort zones and follow the Muse.  

The secret behind watershed moments of creative genius is the exponential growth and discovery catalyzed by small, continuous improvement. The Japanese call it kaizen.

Musepaper.org is kaizen writing: a small, monthly writing practice of 1,000 words or less, compelled by deadline, motivated with awards and publication, set in motion by ever-changing writing prompts, and inspired by one's Muse. 

Designed to support new, emerging, and established writers alike, who are ready to enrich their voice, refine their style, and follow their Muse (wherever it may go).

There are many valuable tools for a writer’s toolbox, but kaizen writing is the keystone, upon which all other tools, books, classes, and workshops actually depend.

MUSEPAPER, Volume 1.0 is a collection of some of the best literary discoveries thus far, featuring the works of five Musepaper Poem Prizes, seven Musepaper Story Prizes, and twelve Musepaper Essay Prizes. 

This collection is brilliant, funny, and deep, each work a beautiful little masterpiece.

Let's also plant some trees:

Paperback = one (1) tree planted in the Amazon Rainforest

Hardcover = five (5) trees planted in the Amazon Rainforest

* MUSEPAPER is an imprint of New Millennium Writings, home to the award-winning literary journal of the same name and creator of Sunshot Press & Book Awards. *