Find clarity, inspiration, and a touch of magic with The Writer’s Muse Journal
This downloadable journal helps authors to access their inner muse and discover a hidden well of creativity.
Combine it with oracle or tarot cards to uncover your characters’ hidden motivations, buried fears, complex relationships, inner conflicts, and deepest dreams. Dive into the heart of your story—its themes, symbols, settings, and all those plot twists you’ve been yearning to create.
This journal is also your gateway to 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 offers you prompts, insights, and guidance to kindle your creativity, flesh out your characters, and boost your willpower. With this journal in hand, you’ll dive into oracle and tarot spreads that show you how to:
⭐ Amplify your characters—Explore prompts that delve into their secret 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.
I help fiction and creative nonfiction writers of all levels who want to simplify the writing and editing process, fit their goals into a busy life, and maintain a positive mindset. I do this through my online courses for writers and freelance developmental editing service.
I’m also a mom of two and have more than 700 books on my Kindle, a bizarre fascination with office supplies and planners, and an addiction to collecting decks of oracle cards.
As the founder of Shortcuts for Writers, I’ve created many courses on the “logical” side of writing. However, writing a book involves more than logic. 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
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“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
Will keep my imagination flowing.
“Having the toolkit at my disposal will give me material to reference back to and keep my imagination flowing. It will be a huge relief to not stop my writing process to ponder over how to describe nonverbal communication. I look forward to adding my own notes to the new binder I’ve just added to my shelf.” M.F. Adele
Staggering!
“The completeness of the attachment file is staggering. There’s something for every emotion!” J.T. Rath
Useful tool!
“Now that I am at the editing phase, I will be looking to replace my ‘telling’ with ‘showing’, thanks to this course and Cheat Sheets. Thank you for putting together such a useful tool to add to my toolkit!” Bobbie Carlton-Hess
Keeps your writing fresh and unique
“I appreciate the organized emotion lists. These definitely make writing faster and more engaging. It’s easy to get lazy with writing, especially when an idea is desperately trying to get out with lightning speed. This tool keeps your writing fresh and unique.” USA Today Bestselling Author Amy Proebstel
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I’ve had a passion for writing and reading my whole life, and I love working with kindred spirits who have stories to tell. I want to help you tell the stories burning inside you and get you closer to your goals. I truly believe The Writer’s Muse Journal is an incredibly useful tool, and I guarantee it is a high-quality resource.
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Have a question before ordering? Let me help.
Q. Do I need to buy a deck of cards to use this journal?
A. The journal is designed to be used with a deck of cards, whether you prefer oracle or tarot cards—it’s entirely your choice. If you’re new to this form of journaling and would like to dip your toes in to see if it suits your creative process, you can explore free card-picking apps available online. These apps are perfect for one, two, or three-card readings. However, if you’re eager to venture into more extensive readings, such as twelve-card spreads, you may find a digital app a bit unwieldy. Within the journal’s dashboard, you’ll discover helpful recommendations for obtaining your own deck of cards if you decide it’s the right path for you.
You can also answer the journaling prompts without picking a card, but you may miss out on some unexpected insights—and it’s not as much fun!
Q. Is this journal for beginner or advanced card readers?
A. Whether you’re a seasoned card reader or just stepping into the mystical world of oracle and tarot cards, there’s something for everyone. If you’re new to card-reading or haven’t yet explored their potential for inspiring your writing, I recommend enrolling in my comprehensive course, Oracle Cards for Writers: Unlock Your Story Magic and Overcome Blocks to Success, which you can purchase alongside this journal. The full course, priced at $47, offers an immersive experience with 9 beautifully illustrated lessons, enlightening videos, practice interpreting cards, savvy buying tips, and even a hands-on tutorial for crafting your very own card deck.
Designed as the perfect complement to the course, this journal serves as the next step in your creative journey. However, if you’re already well-versed in the art of card-reading, you may find that the course isn’t necessary. If you’re new to this world and aren’t sure using cards is for you, consider the affordable investment of $9 in this journal. It’s a fantastic way to see if the magic of cards resonates with your creative spirit.
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. What will happen once I click the buy button?
A. Purchases will be made through the Shortcuts for Writers Thrivecart Learn platform. You will receive two emails: an invoice and a message directing you to set up a password. Then you will be granted access to the classroom where you will find the lesson and downloadable high quality PDF files.
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!
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