A Machine for Writing Stories
Most people think of tarot cards as a fortune-telling device—but they’re also an excellent tool for writing and creative thinking. Writers from John Steinbeck to Stephen King have used tarot cards for inspiration, and novelist Italo Calvino went so far as to call the tarot “a machine for writing stories.”

The Tarot for Writers Book
Now you can learn how to use tarot cards to brainstorm your next story. My new book, Tarot for Writers, is scheduled for release in February, 2009. You can already order an advance copy through amazon.com.

With Tarot for Writers, you'll discover how an ordinary deck of tarot cards can help you break through writer’s block, generate story ideas, and develop multi-faceted characters and plots. You'll also learn how tarot cards can help you hone your dialogues and descriptions, whether you're generating new material or breathing new life into a project you’ve already begun.

Tarot for Writers will guide you through every stage of a writing project, from conception to execution, and later through the rewriting and editing process. You’ll even learn how tarot cards can help you market, publicize, and promote your work.

Classes and Workshops
You can experience the Tarot for Writers program firsthand, through an exciting lineup of classes and workshops—both in person and online. I organize most of my events through Meetup.com, which automates RSVPs, payments, and email reminders. For my current schedule of classes and workshops, click here.

Private Readings for Creative Writers
I also offer private tarot readings for writers who want to brainstorm and boost their creativity with the cards. We can meet in person in my south Minneapolis office, or we can schedule a session online or by phone. For details, click here.