Hey, Writers: STFU About "the Muse"

An interview with Sarah Manguso, who says making art is more like love than war.by Rich SmithIn certain circles, you'll hear writing described as a magical process. The writer sits at a desk and transcribes thought-stars directly from the mouth of the muse. Another school of thought compares writing to wrestling. In this formulation, the writer isn't some passive vessel but rather a champion fighter who types out a sentence and then puts it in a choke hold until it sings.Essayist, memoirist, and