Tarot for the Fiction Writer

by Paula Chaffee Scardama ...
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Published by Schiffer Publishing

Use Tarot as a storytelling compass—from first spark to final draft, and all the revisions in between.

In Tarot for the Fiction Writer, Paula Chaffee Scardamalia offers a groundbreaking guide that turns the seventy-eight cards of the Tarot into a portable, imaginative, and deeply intuitive tool for writing fiction. Whether you're struggling with a sagging middle, stuck on character development, or searching for a plot twist that works, Tarot can show you the way.

This book isn’t about divination—it’s about direction. Each card is a myth, symbol, character, setting, or conflict waiting to be explored. Writers can use the cards visually, metaphorically, and literally to deepen scenes, develop backstory, identify emotional stakes, and spark creative breakthroughs.

  • Practical guide for using Tarot in every stage of fiction writing
  • Exercises and questions to move plot, deepen character, and enhance setting
  • Tools for editing, revising, and navigating the writing life
  • Extensive resource section with books, software, websites, and organizations

Whether you're outlining a new novel or revising a draft in progress, Tarot for the Fiction Writer will help you find your story's true north—and keep your creative compass steady through every tempestuous chapter.

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