Pumping Your Muse

by Donna Sundblad

Drive your imagination through a series of world-building drills with Pumping Your Muse. Each chapter extracts elements from the real world and uses them to construct a believable fictional realm while giving birth to naturally emerging characters. This innovative process takes fresh scenes, turns them upside down and propels fresh ideas into new un-chartered territories where thought processes depart from the path of the obvious. Following the examples in this book, writer's newly conceived scenes meld into a storyline complete with a beginning, middle and end. Whether you're a seasoned author suffering from writer's block or a fledgling writer looking for inspiration and guidance, this book is for you.

140 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Donna Sundblad is a gifted author of young adult fantasy, celebrated for weaving captivating tales filled with prophecies, quests, and the timeless struggle between good and evil. With a rich background as a freelance writer, editor, and ghostwriter, Donna now devotes her energy to crafting imaginative novels that highlight themes of friendship, adventure, and meaningful life lessons.

Her recent works, published through Next Chapter Publishing, include The Inheritance (a Christian fantasy allegory), Beyond the Fifth Gate, and Windwalker.
Donna is also immersed in her Dragon's Oath series—an epic saga currently comprising Drake Ascendant, Shadowalkers, and Sages of Tachnir, with more book 4 in the works.

Faith remains a cornerstone of Donna’s life and storytelling. She resides with her husband, their adored shelter rescue cat, and a hand-raised cockatiel. When she isn’t writing, Donna enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family, and blogging about her literary passions.