Writing a Book on Tarot for Writers

[tabbycat]

I write fiction and have even had a couple of things published. I don't use tarot to generate plots or ideas, but I have used a tarot reading as a scene in a book. I do link certain cards with some of my major characters - for example, my heroine is the Princess of Wands - and, weird as it sounds, I always look at those cards in a deck before I decide to buy it.
I'll do the questionnaire, if you think it might be helpful.

Jilly

[Kiama]

I write poetry, used to write short stories (Published too! ) and now write articles...

Do I count?

Kiama

[ArwenNightstar]

I am currently on vacation so I don't have access to the questionnaire right now. I will send it to everyone (EVERYONE COUNTS!) when I get home.
BB
Arwen

[truthsayer]

i write poetry, fiction and journal. i'd love to take your questionaire as well. great idea. i have you ever heard of :tarot for self-discovery" by nina lee bradon. great book for using the tarot to write or journal.

[ArwenNightstar]

I guess I should just put the darn thing here! So here it is! :pause while Arwen scours her computer:

I would like to gather answers to the following questionnaire.

~Demographics
1. I am __published _ non-published __RWAPro
2. I have been writing for _ years
3. I write in the following genre(s)
4. I am between the ages of __18-25 _ 26-35 __36-45 __46-55 __56-70
__70+


~Knowledge of subject:
1. How familiar are you with the Tarot?
a. Would you be willing to test Tarot spreads for reliability and usefulness?
2. How familiar are you with pendulums?
a. Would you be willing to test Pendulum spreads for reliability and usefulness?
3. How familiar are you with Astrology?
a. Would you be willing to test Astrology charts for reliability and usefulness?

~Methods Used:
1. Do you use external devices for plotting? (such as software, brainstorming, journaling, etc)

2. Do you use external devices for characterization? (such as software, brainstorming, journaling, etc)

3. Do you work (alone or with a partner)?

4. Do you write (by plotting or seat-of-the-pants)?

5. Do you outline?

a. How extensively? ___ average # of pages

~Interest:
1. Would you use a pendulum?
2. Would you use a tarot deck?
3. Would you use an astrology chart?
4. What else would you use?

~Comments:
Please add any comments or questions you might have. Thank you very much for the time. Permission to forward is NOT granted at this time.

[ArwenNightstar]

Originally posted by ArwenNightstar
Please add any comments or questions you might have. Thank you very much for the time. Permission to forward is NOT granted at this time.

OOPS! Please send your responses to me at stephanie@anisoptera.com !

[truthsayer]

Originally posted by ArwenNightstar

I would like to gather answers to the following questionnaire.

~Demographics
1. I am non-published.
2. I have been writing for 30 years
3. I write in the following genre(s):poetry, fiction, non-fiction
4. I am between the ages of __36-45


~Knowledge of subject:
1. How familiar are you with the Tarot? very. have used it for 28 years
a. Would you be willing to test Tarot spreads for reliability and usefulness? don't have time right now
2. How familiar are you with pendulums? yes
a. Would you be willing to test Pendulum spreads for reliability and usefulness? no, time not available
. How familiar are you with Astrology? yes, very
a. Would you be willing to test Astrology charts for reliability and usefulness? no time

~Methods Used:
1. Do you use external devices for plotting? (such as software, brainstorming, journaling, etc) yes

2. Do you use external devices for characterization? (such as software, brainstorming, journaling, etc) yes

3. Do you work (alone or with a partner)? alone and i take classes

4. Do you write (by plotting or seat-of-the-pants)? little of both

5. Do you outline? no

a. How extensively? _varies__ average # of pages

~Interest:
1. Would you use a pendulum? yes
2. Would you use a tarot deck? yes
3. Would you use an astrology chart? yes
4. What else would you use? oracles, numerology, dreams

~Comments:
Please add any comments or questions you might have. Thank you very much for the time. Permission to forward is NOT granted at this time.

[ArwenNightstar]

Thank you very much, Truthsayer! I really appreciate it!