. . .but it sucks when it's happening to you!

"The tortured artist is a highly visible stereotype in our collective consciousness:  think Poe, Van Gogh, Elvis, and (more recently) Heath Ledger, to name just a few.  But does this emotional turmoil really serve us as creative artists?"

The above is an excerpt from the first lesson in my Creative Block Busters™ ecourse — read the full lesson and get a sneak preview of the ecourse by visiting this article on EzineArticles.com!

Yours in Creativity,
Shannon

Creative Block Busters™ – 9 Ways to Increase Your Creativity and Achieve Your Goals is a free 9-part ecourse designed to assist you in identifying and overcoming your obstacles to your creative expression.  You will:

• learn how to recognize the 9 most common creative blocks
• develop personal tools and strategies to break through these pesky obstacles
• identify clear action steps to feed your Muse and nurture your Creative Genius
• gain exclusive access to writer's resources specifically designed to support your creative process
•  . . . and much more!

Visit http://www.CreativeMuseCoach.com/free_ecourse.htm to have the complete course sent to your inbox!

Yours in Creativity,
Shannon

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. . . or, in this case, a WORDLE! As I've been creating my new website, I wanted to have some kind of visual representation of what Creative Muse Coach is all about — my inner Creative Genius had a blast putting this together for our viewing pleasure:

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Wow!  The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of activity for me.  I've been preparing for the launch of the Creative Muse Coach website, as well as leading a workshop in Sacramento and taking a great class on spiritual abundance — I'm feeling a bit like that tiny-headed kid in the Gary Larson cartoon, raising his hand in class and asking, "May I be excused?  My brain is full!"  (have you seen his "Complete Far Side" set?  it's huge and always good for a giggle!  my other favorite Far Side cartoon is the one of Edgar Allen Poe struggling with writer's block:  "The Tell-Tale Spleen. . .")

The good news is that I've been busily creating some fun stuff to share with you — lots of great writer's resources and other creative ideas. . . stay tuned for some exciting announcements!

Yours in Creativity,
Shannon

Thanks for stopping by!  My name is Shannon Lee, and I'm your Creative Muse Coach.  I'm excited to share this blog with you – it's a venue for my insights, tips and tools regarding the Creative Process.  Here are just a few of the topics we'll be exploring:

• Accessing Your Creative Genius (How to Create a Clear
  Connection to Your Inner Muse)
• Creative Block Busters (Identifying and Clearing the
  Obstacles to Your Creative Expression)
• Motivation (Tidbits to Fuel Your Emotional and Mental Focus)
• Organization Tips (How to Organize Your Environment for
  Successful Writing)
• The Creative Process (Exploring the Sources and Expressions
  of Creativity)
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