Tarot for the Fiction Writer

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 writingExercises and questions to move plot, deepen character, and enhance settingTools for editing, revising, and navigating the writing lifeExtensive 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.