A Creative Writing Community & Nervous System Mastery for Writers
Trauma Informed. Polyvagal Inspired. Divine Feminine Led.
What is The Muse Master?
A creative writing community designed to help writers tap into their full creative potential. Focusing on nervous system health, The Muse Master aims to provide education and trauma-informed practices that empower writers to overcome procrastination, move past their inner critic, and get back in their creative flow.
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What to expect from The Muse Master newsletter?
A weekly email delivered right to your inbox focusing on three essential things:
Education: "What the Nerv" - We’ll explore a concept from Polyvagal Theory/ Dopamine Theory / The Muse Mastery Method to understand the relationship between our Nervous System and Creativity.
Embodiment: "Love Your Nerv" – Simple, effective exercises to regulate your nervous system.
Writing Prompt: "Regulate and Create"- A weekly prompt or a Writing Exercise that’ll dissolve the fear of a blank page and become a catalyst for your Muse to rise so you can get your creative ideas into action.
Why The Muse Master?
I created The Muse Master because I saw a glaring gap that exists in the Writing World. We have a gazillion writing courses that focus on craft tools, scene creation, editing your work, and, of course, selling your work. But there’s hardly anything that helps writers root themselves in safety so they can write their best work but also continue to write.
Writing is a deeply embodied experience, yet we forget about the body when we write. Words may be formed in our minds, but stories live in the body.
The Muse Master is the culmination of my understanding of Polyvagal Theory, Dopamine Theory, and the Fox Method (studied under Ruby at Muscle Music), as well as 18 years of coaching and facilitation experience. This work also draws upon my training in somatic healing, meditation, the art of ceremony, and as a Divine Feminine Priestess, along with my lived experience.
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About Me
👋🏼 I’m Deepshikha Sairam, the human behind The Muse Master. I’m a Writer, Entrepreneur, Mom of boys (2 humans and a dog), and married to the love of my life for 17 years.
When I’m not writing, working on The Muse Master, or spending time with my family, you’ll find me on an outdoor run or curled up on my couch with a good book and a hot cup of dark roast coffee!
You can learn more about how I ended up creating The Muse Master in this intro post.
Important Note:
Polyvagal Theory has allowed me to enhance my writing and my teaching. But it’s important to note that I’m not a therapist. I’m a Writer who is a non-clinical nervous system expert, which is an entirely new field of practice. Indeed, the theory helps me better understand the line between teaching creative expression and doing therapy—which is important for any teacher who works in the realm of expression and emotion.
This newsletter or any content from The Muse Master is not intended to be therapy or replace any professional mental health services.
