Seeking inspiration? Look to the Classics.

March 22, 2013Maya0 Comments

The Momaya Press Short Story Competition is accepting entries on any topic related to music (deadline: 30 April 2013). However if you’re seeking inspiration, here’s an idea for you:

As audiences dwindle and age, is classical music doomed to die out? As performances grow smaller in scale – and thus more expensive – is this an art form reserved for the privileged few who can afford to pay high ticket prices, but might not even understand the (or care for) the music. They may attend performances as a status symbol. Your story could explore these ideas, from the perspective of a working musician or an audience member.

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Maya

Maya Cointreau received a degree in Russian Literature from Smith College in 1996 and has over 18 years of experience in publishing and graphic arts. She has written and published eight fiction and non-fiction books, and was managing editor of DCC Magazine, a magazine with a circulation of more than 60,000 readers. She works as an artist and author from her studio in Connecticut. Her writing can be found at http://www.mayacointreau.com.