“Consistency is key” gets touted a lot — but what about allowing yourself to be drawn aside from futile action? what about listening to your intuition and finding the quickest path? what about not always exchanging actions for results? what about remembering actions that have their own rewards? what about the leverage that doesn’t require… Read More
Rejecting the paths of others is all very well, but there’s still an art to feeling out your own path. It’s a very simple process, and the most successful heroines use it instinctively, all the time. Take, for example, Jane Eyre: And now I felt that it was not enough; I tired of the routine… Read More
Dear Main Character, Have you grown accustomed to following others? Do you believe that somewhere, somehow, someone has the answer, and that all you need do is imitate them? Perhaps that’s why you’re here? You’re hoping for the magical combination of ingredients and recipes to tell your story, to realise your dreams, to fulfil your… Read More
Writing Journal Worksheet – The Moon (PDF) A little knowledge of our moon can have a surprising number of literary applications! If you’re writing a story set on Earth (or the moon), then the moon can be a useful indicator of the passage of time. It can also help with creating mood, showing things in… Read More
As promised, here is the 2nd and final part of my exploration of The Fool’s Journey and how the archetypal and mythical elements, and the universal imagery of the Major Arcana of the Tarot can be helpful for writers in developing character, world and story. Please read Part 1 first. If you feel the need to take notes, might I… Read More