Episode 57: Deal Me In—Tarot for Writers

In this episode of Cliffhangers & Cocktails, Shéa and Amy discuss using tarot cards as a tool to guide our writing.

We also talk espresso cocktails, share this week’s affirmation, ask some silly supernatural questions, and end with a tarot-card promise!

Resources

Tarot for Writers book: https://amzn.to/4yCVj2S

https://savethecat.com/beat-sheets

https://www.rlf.org.uk/posts/tarot-as-a-tool-for-writing/

https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/tarot-in-the-writing-process-leveraging-tarot-readings-as-a-creative-catalyst

https://bookriot.com/tarot-cards-as-a-writers-tool/

https://diymfa.com/writing/tarot-cards-for-storytellers-part-1/

Tarot Decks of the Week

Murder of Crows Tarot by Corrado Roi: https://www.loscarabeo.com/products/murder-of-crows-tarot

Find Your Magic Tarot  by Giulia Manzi & illustrated by Sara Rotlich: https://www.tarotshop.com/en-eu/products/9781646712069

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Tarot Writing Prompts!

Totally stuck? Try a quick draw!

• Card 1 = Protagonist/Card 2 = Antagonist

• Card 1 = Goal/Card 2 = Challenge

• Card 1 = Inner World/Card 2 = Outer World

• Card 1 = Beginning/Card 2 = Middle/Card 3 = End (or Act 1, 2, 3)

• Card 1 = Protagonist/Card 2 = Love Interest/Card 3 = Meet Cute

Need a prompt? Draw a card and write a quick paragraph inspired by that card.

Example draw: Page of Cups. Write a quick super short story about a young person learning water magic!

Cocktail Magic!

Hazelnut Espresso Martini

Drink Energy: grounding, protection, clarity, focus, wisdom, spiritual resonance

Ingredients

• 2 oz/60 mL vodka

• 2 oz/60 mL coffee liqueur

• 2 oz/60 mL cooled espresso

• 1 oz/30 mL hazelnut simple syrup

• Garnish: whole coffee beans

Instructions

1. Put all ingredients in a shaker

2. Add ice

3. Shake until wicked cold (0°C)

4. Strain into martini or coupe glass

5. Garnish & Enjoy!

The Irish Writer

Drink Energy: clarity, focus, protection, wisdom, stability

Ingredients

• Coffee

• Coffee liqueur

• Bourbon

• Cream/sugar

• Garnish: Whipped cream & cinnamon

  
  

Directions

1. Pour yourself a cup of coffee (dealer’s choice on serving size!)

2. Add some coffee liqueur (pour with your heart)

3. Glug in some bourbon (just a splash)

4. Bit more bourbon (for inspiration)

5. Stir in cream and sugar (to taste, completely optional)

6. Maybe just a touch more bourbon (for vibes)

7. Top with whipped cream & a sprinkle of cinnamon

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