In part three of my series on the tarot for writers, I create a rough outline for a story using the tarot. It was a lot of fun. Maybe you’d like to try it?
Mythic Storytelling: Tarot for Writers, Part 3
And while your there, check out the other great columnists and all the awesome Gabriela has up for offer.
See ya Thursday!
Another week of physical distancing has come and gone. Another week of working from home or unemployment, and increasing numbers of confirmed illness, hospitalisation, and deaths from covid-19. There is also hope that, in some areas, at least, that we’re reaching a peak, beginning to flatten or plank the curve.
Treatments are being investigated while a vaccine is in development, but this new normal may pertain until a vaccine is available. I hope that you’re finding a way to navigate the enforced isolation.
My own humble contribution is this curation of informal writerly learnings. Enjoy.
K.M. Weiland lists seven ways writing saves us when life is hard. Helping Writers Become Authors
Susan DeFreitas returns to Jane Friedman’s blog with part two of her developing a writing practice series: community. Then, Susann Cokal suggests that instead of setting a goal, try a writing dare.
Shaelin Bishop explains show, don’t tell, so you can actually understand it. Shaelin Writes
Over on Reedsy, Shaelin lists the pros and cons of past and present tense so you can choose the best one for your story.
Tamar Sloan shares what you need to know to keep the words flowing in difficult times. Writers Helping Writers
Jeanette (the Writer) Smith considers whether you can trust editing software. And here’s my latest column: five books on the tarot for writers. DIY MFA
Jenna Moreci shares her favourite man tropes 🙂
Jami Gold wants you to escape generic storytelling by asking why. Then she helps us understand the past perfect tense.
Janice Hardy helps you identify whether it’s a loss of momentum or writer’s block. Fiction University
Chris Winkle tackles Act II of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. Then, Oren Ashkenazi explains what Tolkien did right—and wrong—when he built Middle Earth. Mythcreants
Kristen Lamb shares the truth about introverts and why isolation is hard on us, too.
Thank you for visiting, and I hop that you’ve found something here to support your current work in progress.
Until Thursday, be well and stay safe.
Hey, everyone!
On the last Speculations, I provided a brief introduction to the tarot. This time, I review five books on the tarot for writers.
While you’re there, you might as well peruse the site and the great articles by my fellow columnists. Or have a look at some of the awesome resources Gabriela has put together for you.
Until next time, be well and stay safe!
