Kick-start your creativity as a writer by calling upon the inspirational powers of the tarot. Used by famous authors such as Stephen King and John Steinbeck, tarot is an excellent tool for unleashing creative thinking and imagination. Applicable to short stories, poetry, non-fiction, novels, and more, this unique guide will enliven your writing at every stage, from fleshing out a premise to submitting a proposal. Breathe new life into an existing project; brainstorm character, dialogue, and plot development ideas; and, break through writer's block-all with idea-stimulating tarot spreads and card descriptions. Featuring a clear introduction to all 78 cards in the tarot deck, this down-to-earth guide is fun and accessible for all, from beginners to advanced users. Try your hand at writing prompts and exploratory games that call upon the archetypal imagery and rich symbolism in each tarot card ...and let the wellspring of inspiration flow!