Hey all! Obviously the big news here is Patreon, and I'm happy to say that the platform is being adopted at a pretty good rate, and I'm generally happy with the turnout so far. Patreon will continue to grow in value, both to the author and the reader, and I'm excited to start doing some live chats/livestreams and a few other fun events through the platform. Make sure to tell others! If you are a paid member (basic or plus), you can also gift others a 1 month paid membership, which is a neat little perk that Patreon has. I feel much more comfortable on that platform than I ever did on social media, and I think many of the other authors feel similar, hopefully it will continue to be a great place for all you readers as well ☺️

Free tarot reading tools can also work as randomized writing prompts when a character arc feels stuck. Instead of treating the cards as predictions, assign each position a clear narrative function: what the character wants, what they refuse to face, and what choice would force change.

The useful part is the constraint. Describe only visible details first—color, posture, setting, objects—then connect one detail to the character’s history. If the interpretation feels too convenient, reverse the assumption or give the symbol to the antagonist. This often produces a direction that is surprising but still belongs to the story.

Transparency: I am connected with DeckAura, the tarot resource linked above. I am sharing the exercise as a creative tool, not a spiritual claim. Have any authors here used cards, dice, image decks, or other randomizers to solve plot and character problems? What method gave you the most usable draft material?

Hi everyone! I’m Zainab 👋

I’m a big reader at heart, especially when it comes to character-driven stories and anything that digs deep into emotion and world-building.

Outside that, I work as an Author Support/Virtual Assistant. I help authors with things like organisation, research, scheduling, and managing the behind-the-scenes tasks that make creative life lighter and more focused on writing.

I joined this space to connect, learn, and hopefully support more authors in meaningful ways.

So pleased to be here? 😊

Hey everyone my name's Ellis. I write post apocalyptic and horror stories.

Please to meet you all.