Browsing the magazine section of the local Barnes & Noble, the magazine Psychology Today caught my eye. Hmmm, There might be a few articles in it that will help me discover ways to add depth to characters or make their growth more believable. So I bought it, along with my other favorite research magazines Cosmo and Glamour *g* and took them home to read at my leisure.
There were several interesting articles in it. Reinvent Yourself: You Can Change Your Personality, Get Over It: How to Let Go of a Grudge, and The Caveman Diet And Other Natural Cures. However, what caught my eye was a very short article called Muse Clues.
It was about the findings of an Arizona State University study researching what inspired people to be creative.
Was it money? No. Higher status? No. Fame? No. It seems that throughout history most species become more creative when trying to attract a Mate. And Humans are no different. Why else do you think early civilizations had their Muses represented by beautiful women? All Men become more creative when faced with challenge of obtaining a hot date.
And what about women? Well, they too, became more creative when a mate was the inspiration. But not as much with the hot date, one night stand, conclusion. Women became more creative when the prize would be a man suitable for a long-term relationship. Someone who would invest in raising a family, being a partner in life.
It also turned out just the thought of the ideal hot date or long term relationship inspired the creativity in the perspective sexes. So wouldn’t it seem Romance stories with Happily-ever-afters would be inspirational to women, where they can read about the pursuit and achievement of a long term relationship. Yes? In the very least, its nice for those of us in the business of writing Romance to know that relationships, and the pursuit of them, continue to be what inspires both writers and readers alike.
May your muse inspire you to pursue many creative endeavors *g*
Mari
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