Tarot for the Fiction Writer

Tarot for the Fiction Writer
How 78 Cards Can Take You from Idea to Publication
By Paula Chaffee Scardamalia

A creative guide to using Tarot as a powerful tool for storytelling and writing.

Writing a novel can feel like navigating unknown terrain—and Weaving a Story with Tarot offers a unique and imaginative compass to guide the journey.

By tapping into the rich symbolism and narrative structure of the Tarot, this book helps writers unlock new ideas, deepen their stories, and move confidently from concept to completion.

Inside this book, you’ll discover:

• How to use Tarot as a story development tool
• Ways to generate ideas, plot twists, and character depth
• Techniques for structuring, editing, and refining your manuscript
• Creative methods to overcome writer’s block

How Tarot supports your writing:

• Develop compelling characters and backstories
• Explore plot direction and story arcs
• Identify key moments, including the “Black Moment”
• Create vivid, meaningful settings
• Discover what happens next when you feel stuck

Book features include:

• Guidance on using Tarot visually, symbolically, and metaphorically
• A complete resource section (books, tools, and organisations)
• 34 colour images to support interpretation and inspiration

What makes this book unique:

• Blends creativity, intuition, and structure
• Offers a fresh approach to storytelling and writing craft
• Suitable for both beginners and experienced writers
• Encourages a deeper connection to the creative process

About the Author

Paula Chaffee Scardamalia is an award-winning author and writing coach who draws on myth, fairy tales, Tarot, and dreams to support writers in their creative journeys.

Product Details

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 192
• Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.2 x 1.91 cm