Find clarity, inspiration, and a touch of magic with The Writer’s Muse Journal
This downloadable journal helps authors access their inner muse.
Combine it with oracle or tarot cards to reveal your characters’ secret motivations, buried fears, complex relationships, inner conflicts, and deepest dreams. Dig into the heart of your story—its themes, symbols, settings, and plot twists.
This journal is also a tool for overcoming Imposter Syndrome, tapping into your intuition, and conquering writer’s block.
🙁 Do you ever feel uninspired, stuck, or overwhelmed by your book?
🙁 Are your characters not quite coming to life on the page, leaving you frustrated?
🙁 Is your novel or memoir in need of more depth and originality?
🙁 Do you ever wonder if you’re cut out to be an author after all?
If you’ve experienced any of these challenges, The Writer’s Muse Journal can help. It provides prompts, insights, and guidance to stir your creativity, bring your characters to life, and bolster your determination. With this journal, you’ll explore oracle and tarot spreads that nudge you to:
⭐ Enrich your characters—Examine their motivations, fears, dreams, romances, and relationships.
Here’s what you’ll discover inside of The Writer’s Muse Journal
⭐ 83 one-card spread prompts
⭐ 54 three-card spreads
⭐ 55 additional exclusive spreads, spanning from 4-to-12 cards each
⭐ Blank templates to create your own questions
Spark your imagination with spreads like these
- The Antagonist Unmasked
- The Support Squad
- Romantic Turmoil
- Relationship Puzzle Pieces
- Fork in the Road
- Sensational Settings
- Children’s Story Carousel
- Mind Maze Psychological Thriller
- Detective Deduction
- Cracking the Case
- Fantasy Quest
- From Flaws to Fortitude
And many more!
- Cover Design Discovery
- Start Anytime 12-Month Spread
- Creative Juices Jumpstart
- Healing From Within
- Monday Mojo
- Young Adult Narrative Compass
Hi, I’m Stacy Juba.
I’m a fiction author, freelance developmental editor, and the creator of online courses for writers. Through Shortcuts for Writers, I help fiction and creative nonfiction writers of all levels streamline their writing and editing processes, get organized with their goals, and maintain a positive mindset.
I’m also a mom of two and have more than 700 books on my Kindle, a fascination with office supplies and planners, and an addiction to collecting decks of oracle cards.
I’ve created many courses on the “logical” side of writing. However, writing a book involves more than logic. After all, being an author is about conjuring ideas out of thin air.
I created The Writer’s Muse Journal and its companion course, Oracle Cards for Writers: Unlock Your Story Magic and Overcome Blocks to Success, to help you do just that!
Testimonials for my courses
SHORT AND INSIGHTFUL
“I learned more than expected in such a short period of time. I found the material easy to comprehend and helpful in ways I wasn’t expecting. It has left me eager to go through my current WIP and fix a few issues that were pointed out. Will definitely be recommending this mini-course.” Maegan Fielder
Priceless!
“The emotions cheat sheet will be a valuable resource in my edit of this novel and especially in the second that is in progress. The section on how to use the cheat sheets is a valuable resource in and of itself. Of course the actual sheets on each emotion are priceless. They went into areas that I had never considered when I wrote my first novel.” Daryle Lefler
VERY APPEALING
“I’ve lately been more mindful of listening to my intuition, and this course gave me a tool for doing that which is fun, creative, and eclectic. I was surprised by how professional yet colourful this whole course was. Browsing down the lesson pages with each, and simply enjoying the graphics of various card decks, was very appealing and made the lessons so much easier to take in.” Michelle
APPROACH IS PRACTICAL AND ALSO INCLUSIVE OF INTUITION
“The course helped me feel very comfortable with the possible uses of oracle cards. Your approach is practical and also inclusive of intuition. I interpreted many of the cards you selected in my freewriting in ways that were helpful to re-starting my writing practice. The way you use prompts and cards together was creative and helpful. Your links to resources were fabulous. I love your reminder that transitions, change, and growth happen slowly, step-by-step.” Lori Brack
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I use this journal without oracle or tarot cards?
A. Yes. While the journal is designed to work well with oracle or tarot cards, many prompts can also be used as standalone writing exercises.
Q. How is this course structured?
A. This is a self-paced course delivered through a guided journaling format. Writers work through structured prompts and spreads at their own pace, using the journal as the primary learning tool rather than video-based lessons.
Q. Who is this journal best suited for?
A. This journal is best suited for fiction and creative nonfiction writers who want to deepen characters, explore story ideas, and reconnect with their creative intuition. It works well for writers of any genre or experience level and can be used on its own or alongside other creative tools.
Writers who are new to working with oracle or tarot cards may want to pair this journal with my course, Oracle Cards for Writers: Unlock Your Story Magic and Overcome Blocks to Success.
Q. How do writers typically use this journal?
A. Many writers use the journal during brainstorming, when they feel stuck in a draft, or as a regular creative practice to explore characters, story ideas, and their own motivation.
Q. Can I reuse the journal multiple times or for multiple projects?
A. Yes. The prompts and spreads are designed to be reused across different projects and at different stages of the writing process.
Q. Is this a fillable PDF?
A. This is not a fillable PDF. Some pages have room to write on if you print out the journal. Printable blank journaling sheets are included for pages that don’t have room to write. You also have the option of using your own notebook.
Q. How is this different from Oracle Cards for Writers and Writing Wizardry With Oracle Cards?
A. The Writer’s Muse Journal is a standalone journaling resource with card spreads that offer a light introduction to working with oracle cards. Oracle Cards for Writers is a full course that goes deeper, with structured lessons, videos, guided practice, and instruction on choosing or creating a personal deck. Writing Wizardry With Oracle Cards is a short workshop replay that demonstrates a few card readings. It’s designed as a supplement and does not include the depth or step-by-step instruction found in the full course.
Q. What happens once I purchase, and how long do I have access?
A. Purchases will be made through the Shortcuts for Writers Thrivecart Learn platform. You will be directed to set up a password and will be granted access to the classroom where you will find the downloadable files. You’ll have lifetime access, so you can revisit the classroom at any time.
Q. Can I share this course with my writer friends or clients?
A. You’re welcome to share a link where they can buy the course. You can even join the affiliate program and get a commission on sales. However, you may not share your purchase or distribute copies of The Writer’s Muse Journal content with anyone else who has not yet purchased it. You can read the full Terms & Conditions here.
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Uncover hidden layers with The Writer’s Muse Journal
Unlock instant access to:
⭐ 83 one-card spread prompts
⭐ 54 three-card spreads
⭐ 55 additional exclusive spreads, spanning from 4 -to-12 cards each
⭐ Blank templates to create your own question
Experiment with spreads like these
- The Antagonist Unmasked
- The Support Squad
- Romantic Turmoil
- Relationship Puzzle Pieces
- Fork in the Road
- Sensational Settings
- Children’s Story Carousel
- Mind Maze Psychological Thriller
- Detective Deduction
- Cracking the Case
- Fantasy Quest
- From Flaws to Fortitude
And many more!
- Cover Design Discovery
- Start Anytime 12-Month Spread
- Creative Juices Jumpstart
- Healing From Within
- Monday Mojo
- Young Adult Narrative Compass
Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting your literary adventure, this journal offers an opportunity to breathe life into your stories. Grab your copy now and surprise yourself with your flashes of inspiration and insights!
Disclaimer: Shortcuts for Writers doesn’t promise any specific results as a result of purchasing this training (eg – you have to put in the work) and any results, testimonials, or figures quoted on this page are not intended to imply guaranteed financial gains. I present testimonials and insights about other people’s experiences with my program for purposes of illustration only. They are not intended to represent or guarantee that current or future clients will achieve the same or similar results; rather, these testimonials represent what is possible for illustrative purposes only.
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