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FAQ: Creative Writing Prompt card decks

Creative Writing Prompt Card Decks are tools designed to inspire creativity and overcome writer's block by offering prompts, ideas, or challenges that stimulate the imagination. Each card provides a starting point for a story, poem, or other form of creative writing, often featuring a theme, character idea, setting, or situation to spark new writing projects.

These decks are used by writers, poets, educators, and students, as well as anyone looking to cultivate their creative writing skills. Professional authors and novice writers alike use these decks to break free from creative ruts, generate fresh ideas, or explore new genres. They are also popular in writing workshops and classrooms to encourage creative thinking and collaboration.

You use these decks to overcome writer’s block, kickstart a new story, or experiment with different writing styles and ideas. The prompts encourage you to think outside the box, explore new narratives, and challenge yourself creatively. By providing structure while still allowing for flexibility, the cards help you get unstuck, maintain a regular writing habit, or explore new creative territory.

To use the deck, you draw a card, either at random or based on the kind of inspiration you’re seeking (e.g., character, setting, conflict). You then use the prompt as a starting point to begin writing, whether it’s for a short exercise or a larger project. The cards can be used for free writing, structured story development, or to experiment with new concepts. Writers may also combine several cards for a more complex challenge or use the deck during timed writing sessions to encourage spontaneous creativity.

Cosmic Deck of Initiation

LIFE IS AN AMAZING ADVENTURE!

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There comes a time in every generation when consciousness shifts, and new paradigms and philosophies begin to expand into our realities. At those times new tools and modalities evolved into the culture to facilitate the further expansion of consciousness. This deck was channeled as this new wave of consciousness crested and started to open the hearts and minds of the culture. The use of the ancient form of mandalas to express the spiritual energies of the transformation process brings the wisdom of the ancients forward in time to aide in the ascension process of the consciousness evolving to new levels of awareness.

This is your personal deck, as you work with it, as you link with the patterns and tap into the energy that is within the cards you will start to have a more intimate experience with each card and perhaps even shift or expand on the definitions given in this book. There are intentional blank spaces within so that you can take notes or shift meanings … Feel free to expand on what I have written for as it becomes more familiar to you, it literally becomes you. This deck provides a tool to tap into and open to the energies that are within you and will give philosophical wisdoms for you to consider in evolving your spiritual energies and how to use them within your reality.

This deck offers positive insights and true understandings of our realities. It gives no negative admonitions, no pejorative interpretations. Each challenge, person, and situation in life is recognized as another step, another step forward to greater self-understanding, growth and evolution of spirit. To judge our lives as good or bad is to cast opinion from a limited perspective. Challenges are opportunities for growth that we asked to be provided with in order reach greater frequencies within.

The deck Will never give you a yes or no (trust me on this one… I tried) but rather you will be given areas to focus on, wisdom to weave into situations or insights to reality that you might not have considered. This is a deck of growth and spiritual insight. It well may trigger creative energies and open you to new vistas within your life. This is a channeled deck, channeled through one who is not an artist, and yet I painted; bringing wisdom through time, and yet I am not a philosopher or sage sharing insight and spiritual magic, and yet wisdom flows through me. It came through me, not of me and I cannot express enough the love and creative gifts I have experienced because of the gift of this deck.

These cards are not just pretty paintings. They were painted in a specific order to express the Spirits journey from the time of entrance into this reality to the time of exit when we cross over into the threshold to another dimension and level of consciousness. In using the deck, it is important to pay attention not just the names of the cards but also how the patterns are placed within the form … are they sharp or rounded, how are the colors overlaid and what is the background color. Color was very important in the creation of every card. The chakra colors are represented in every card with a white center representing the Source of all creation or the Divine, or Cosmic Consciousness (you get the idea). Pay attention to how the colors are represented in each card for they will trigger messages themselves within your consciousness. The Cosmic Deck was designed and channeled with the chakra system in mind …each of the mandalas were painted with all energies represented as well. As you work with the deck and get into the greater subtleties represented you will find that the colors give you even more detailed information. For those who want to go even further into the use and understanding of the cards I am including chakra color information here so that you can draw upon it when and if you reach that point in your use of the cards. But, most importantly of all …have fun with them and remember that we are supposed to celebrate rather than just survive this lifetime and that all the gifts and talents that we carry within are tools gathered through countless lifetimes and brought to this reality to manifest even greater treasures that are within.

About the author - Barbara has been a seeker of the mysteries of spirituality and a practitioner for over half a century, at least that’s what she’ll admit to. During that time, she has become an internationally known podcast host on her show, Night-Light Radio, an author, artist, lecturer, ordained minister, and documentarian. She painted the Cosmic Deck of Initiation, a hand painted deck of Mandala Oracle cards to be used for private divination and spiritual growth and wrote the handbook, How to use the Cosmic Deck of Initiation. Her website, https://barbaradelong.com is a teaching site combining personal information and a plethora of spiritual material, intended to supply insight and light, laughter, and love for all those seeking their own personal pathway within the spiritual spheres.

Razor Group Interactive – This app has been a spiritual and creative collaboration between myself and Razor Group Interactive, lovingly called by me “Elf Central.” Their creative and technical skills have gone far and above my expectations, and beyond, crossing over into elements of real magic. Razor Group has been meticulous in all areas and often stretching my material into new levels of expression even I had not seen. They are responsible for the magic carried within, supplying the magic carpet upon which this app travels. I cannot thank Razor Group and Elf Central enough.
https://razorgroup.com/

Creator:

Barbara DeLong

Discover Card Deck's Why (Why Decks Series)

28 FUN WAYS TO INTEGRATE CARDS IN YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

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Exploring the many way card decks help us life happier lives

Let's Explore 28 Types of Card Deck Usage.

Coaching & Education

  • Learn a new skill: Use cards as flashcards for language learning, coding, or other subjects.
  • Get mentally & physically fit: Create card games to exercise the mind and body.
  • Dare to create something: Use cards as prompts for writing, drawing, or crafting.
  • Test & refresh your memory: Play card games to improve memory and cognitive function.

Creativity & Ideation

  • Get inspired: Use cards as a source of inspiration for creative projects or problem-solving.
  • Get creative & brainstorm: Use cards for brainstorming, mind mapping, or idea generation.
  • Combine options in new ways: Use cards to create unique combinations and explore possibilities.
  • Creative writing: Use cards as prompts for writing exercises or stories.

Workplace Facilitation

  • Plan your future: Use cards for goal setting, vision boarding, or time management.
  • Nurture culture in the workplace: Use cards for team-building activities or icebreakers.
  • Give and get feedback: Use cards for anonymous feedback or appreciation sharing.

Wellness & therapy

  • Reflect deeply on life: Use cards for journaling prompts or meditation.
  • Nurture your focus & concentration: Use card games or solitaire to improve focus.
  • Practice a therapeutic modality: Use cards for art therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or other modalities.
  • Build rituals & healthy habits: Use cards to create daily or weekly routines.

Prompts & Choices

  • To check in with your values: Use cards for value clarification or alignment exercises.
  • Get mentally unstuck: Use cards for problem-solving or decision-making.
  • Evaluate your life priorities: Use cards for life assessment or goal setting.
  • To put things in sequence: Use cards for planning or organizing tasks.

Challenges & Entertainment

  • To get social and join others in a challenge: Create card-based challenges or competitions.
  • Play games & join challenges: Enjoy classic or innovative card games.
  • Have fun building healthy habits: Use cards for gamified habit tracking.
  • Fend off depression or sadness: Use cards for mood boosting activities or distractions.

Spirituality, Oracle & Tarot

  • To get spiritual: Use cards for tarot readings, oracle card readings, or meditation.
  • To create a vision board: Use cards as visual representations of goals and dreams.
  • To ask a question: Use cards for divination or seeking guidance.
  • To manifest dreams: Use cards for visualization or intention setting.

Additional Ideas

  • Explore the 28 ways we can use card decks: This list itself can be a starting point for further exploration and creativity.

Creator:

Nick Kellet

Marketing Expert

WORKSHOPS STRATEGIES TACTICS AND MARKETING FRAMEWORKS

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Welcome to the Marketing Expert section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

Marketing has always been a cornerstone of business success and its importance has only grown with the technological and digital revolutions of the 21st century.
The advent of search engines, video content, and the recent inclusion of

Artificial Intelligence (AI) have profoundly transformed the marketing landscape, setting new standards and creating new opportunities.

Our goal in creating this section was to equip you with the comprehensive tools and knowledge necessary to effectively market your business in today's dynamic environment.

This section features 57 card workshop modules, including nine dedicated to AI, making it one of the most extensive collections of marketing tools, tactics and frameworks available.

Each card is meticulously designed to offer practical insights and strategies, covering a wide range of topics from traditional marketing principles to the latest digital and AI-driven techniques.

Whether you're looking to enhance your SEO, leverage video marketing, tell stories or harness the power of AI for personalised customer engagement, our card decks provide the essential guidance you need.

Stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge marketing strategies and ensure your business stands out in a crowded marketplace.

Our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS offer a structured yet flexible approach to mastering marketing, empowering you to drive growth and achieve your business objectives with confidence and precision.

As an added bonus, we have included 41 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to help you measure and track your success effectively.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Creator:

Mike Hardcastle

Rewrite Your Money Story 2

YOUR PATH TO A RICH LIFE

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Open Your Money Creating Potential. Find your unique money story and create a bright and prosperous future. This deck guides you to gently uncover limiting beliefs, cultivate a mindset of abundance, and uplevel - and reach - your money goals. Embrace your money journey and nurture your potential to full bloom.

Miia Pollanen is a money mentor, bestselling author, and dream coach.

Your journey to a richer life starts here.

Your Unique Money Journey

Every woman carries a unique money story, woven with threads of experiences, emotions, and beliefs. This deck invites you to gently unravel the tapestry of your money story, to uncover the hidden patterns and limiting beliefs that may be holding you back.

Through a series of heartfelt prompts, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Together, we'll explore your past, present, and future money experiences, shedding light on the stories that shape your relationship with money.

As you journey through these cards, you'll cultivate a deeper understanding of your prosperous self, releasing limiting beliefs and embracing a mindset of abundance and prosperity. You'll learn to honor your past, embrace the present, and envision a future filled with money freedom and fulfillment.

Remember, your money story is a work in progress, a beautiful and evolving narrative. Embrace this opportunity to rewrite your story, one uplifting reflection at a time.

Creator:

Miia Pollanen

Rewrite Your Money Story

YOUR PATH TO A RICH LIFE

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Open Your Money Creating Potential. Find your unique money story and create a bright and prosperous future. This deck guides you to gently uncover limiting beliefs, cultivate a mindset of abundance, and uplevel - and reach - your money goals. Embrace your money journey and nurture your potential to full bloom.

Miia Pollanen is a money mentor, bestselling author, and dream coach.

Your journey to a richer life starts here.

Your Unique Money Journey

Every woman carries a unique money story, woven with threads of experiences, emotions, and beliefs. This deck invites you to gently unravel the tapestry of your money story, to uncover the hidden patterns and limiting beliefs that may be holding you back.

Through a series of heartfelt prompts, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Together, we'll explore your past, present, and future money experiences, shedding light on the stories that shape your relationship with money.

As you journey through these cards, you'll cultivate a deeper understanding of your prosperous self, releasing limiting beliefs and embracing a mindset of abundance and prosperity. You'll learn to honor your past, embrace the present, and envision a future filled with money freedom and fulfillment.

Remember, your money story is a work in progress, a beautiful and evolving narrative. Embrace this opportunity to rewrite your story, one uplifting reflection at a time.

Creator:

Miia Pollanen

Fairy Tales metaphoric cards

JOURNEY THROUGH THE ENCHANTING WORLD OF FAIRY TALES WITH SYMBOLIC WISDOM AND INSIGHT.

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Fairy tale metaphoric cards are a tool that uses images and symbols from fairy tales to provide insights into a person's life, emotions, and future. Fairy tale metaphoric cards can be used for a variety of purposes, including self-reflection, decision-making, problem-solving, and spiritual growth. They offer a unique and imaginative way to explore the deeper aspects of our psyche and tap into the collective wisdom of traditional folklore and mythology. They can be an excellent tool for working with both children and adults, providing a creative and engaging activity that can be presented in a game format.
Each of us has an inner child - we were all once children, spontaneous, creative, joyful, curious, and well aware of our desires. However, contact with our inner child can be lost, causing us to miss out on many strong characteristics and joyful opportunities. Fairy tale metaphoric cards can help restore our connection with our inner child and provide a deeper understanding of our desires and motivations. But of course, the benefits of fairy tale metaphoric cards go beyond restoring contact with our inner child. There are lots of articles about the benefits of fairy tale therapy, and the main specific of those cards is that fairytale is a natural, comprehensible and ecological format that does not scare us.
Fairy Tales Deck includes characters, locations, different items (like letter, sword, money chest etc.), animals and other mythical creatures.

Creator:

Yulia Niaguseva

Daily Balance Inspiration (Deck)

NOURISHING YOUR LIFE FOR BALANCE, ABUNDANCE AND SERENITY

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Begin your serene journey to balanced and abundant life with the Daily Balance Inspiration Cards, the beloved inspirational card deck now in a beautiful, portable digital form. Open up to the power of inspiration and self-understanding wherever you go!

Inside this enchanting deck, you'll find the loved collection of uplifting cards. Each of the 88 cards carries a simple, yet profound "I Am" affirmation, carefully created to inspire you to find balance, peace, and joy in everyday moments. These messages empower you and help you take small, meaningful steps towards creating a life you truly love.

Take a moment to center yourself—relax your body, calm your mind with a few deep breaths. As you draw the card, let its message align with your inner wisdom and intuition. Trust that you're beautifully guided as you open to the card's message.

Imagine the joy of opening this deck, feeling its calming resonance, and opening up to the guidance that awaits you. Allow the messages to align with your soul, lifting your spirits and providing clarity when you need it most. Let the words inspire you to tap into your inner wisdom, reminding you that you are here for a reason, and that you hold the answers within.

In this digital form, the Daily Balance Inspiration Digital Deck is the perfect companion for your yoga mat, allowing you to infuse your practice with a touch of inspiration and mindfulness. And pop in at the office, and let it be your source of encouragement during sometimes full workdays.

Open your Daily Balance Inspiration Deck - and let its messages guide you towards a life filled with purpose, love, and joy. Find your power within and inspire those around you. Embrace the beauty of its cards and the wisdom it holds.

You can easily uplevel your experience with the Daily Balance Companion Journal for your daily entries. Use the journal to capture your insights, reflect on your progress, and manifest your dreams into reality. Available on Amazon worldwide @ Miia Pollanen.

Let this brilliant duo guide you towards the balanced life you love.

Creator:

Miia Pollanen

Shitty First Draft

SMART AUTHORS START SOMEWHERE!

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Writing a book isn’t always easy – we all start with big dreams, but along the way, it’s easy to get sidetracked by doubt, distractions, or simply lose momentum. That’s where the Shitty First Draft deck comes in. Whether you’re just getting started, or deep into the writing process, these cards are here to help you keep going, especially when things get tough.

This deck gives you an insight into the Smart Author System’s Scheduling and Scribing principle, and is designed to give you bite-sized strategies to keep you on track. Each card offers a quick and actionable tip you can implement in just 15-30 minutes, helping you move forward as you work toward completing your book.

The cards are divided into four suits, each focusing on a key area of the writing journey:

Time – Practical strategies to help you manage your time, make writing a priority, and get those words down consistently.

Focus – Tips to help you stay on track, block out distractions, and build habits that keep you moving toward your goals.

Motivation – Ideas to reignite your passion, overcome writer’s block, and maintain your momentum throughout the writing process.

Boost – Confidence-boosting tips for those moments when self-doubt creeps in, helping you embrace your voice and push past the inner critic.

HOW TO USE THIS DECK

This deck is designed to be your go-to tool whenever you need a little push or fresh inspiration. Here’s how you can make the most of it:

Pick a Card a Day: Whether you need help managing time, staying focused, or finding motivation, commit to one action each day to keep your writing momentum going.

Go With Your Gut: Feeling stuck? Pick a card at random and trust that it’s exactly what you need to move forward in that moment.

Keep Moving: Each card is a small but powerful step toward finishing your book. Focus on progress, not perfection – even a little action can make a big difference.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

If you’re looking for more support with your writing or book marketing journey, head over to www.librotas.com/resources for free guides, workbooks, and tips to help you stay inspired and on track.

At Librotas, we’re passionate about helping you confidently step into your role as an author and make an impact through your book. This is the first in a series of Book Mentor in Your Pocket decks, designed to support you on every step of your writing, publishing, and promotion journey.

ABOUT THE CREATOR

Karen Williams, The Book Mentor at Librotas®, has helped hundreds of business authors turn their expertise into impactful books. With 10 books of her own and over a decade of experience coaching clients, Karen knows what it takes to turn a rough first draft into a business-building bestseller. Through her Smart Author System, she helps authors navigate every stage of the process – from the initial idea to the final book launch.

YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS

This is our first deck – and just like any first draft, it’s a starting point. Your feedback will help us refine and improve future versions, just like revising a book. We’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas! Please send them to karen@librotas.com – your input will help us make this deck (and the ones to come) even better.

A note on the design: You might notice the edgy, bold look of the deck cover, contrasting with the calmer design of the cards inside. This reflects the dual nature of the writing journey – sometimes it’s messy and full of crossed-out ideas, and other times, it’s about finding focus, clarity, and calm. Both are part of the process, and this deck is here to guide you through it all.

This deck is copyright protected.
Copyright © Karen Williams 2024
All rights reserved. No parts of this deck may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the written permission of the author.

Creator:

Karen Williams

Supposing

REFLECTIONS FOR ACCESSING YOUR WISE INNER ARTIST

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Supposing you believed that your best advice comes from within? Not just advice but creative courage for/from your wise Inner Artist. You’ve likely seen rigid art manikins posing on shelves. Have you ever seen this scarf-clad Emotikin living life fully? It's the Inner Artist personified. Go with us and within to explore magical inner landscapes from seashore to mountains and regular places too. These genuine photographs will transport you into soulful encounters with nature and serendipity. A few questions posed on each card point you toward imagining new possibilities. You also get an -ing word for living into the answers, as Rilke once told a young poet. Diving deep into the heart of your creativity has never been so curiously delightful!

When the soul wishes to experience something, she throws an image of the experience out before her and enters into her own image.

~MEISTER ECKHART

Thanks for playing! Be sure to check out the Guidebook, swiping to see all 7 pages, including the origin Story of a Life Before Fully Living and Care of Your Own Emotikin.

ABOUT THE MAKER

Shelly L. Francis is an author and creativity coach, speaker, and metaphortographer, who created her first Emotikin in 2003. She’d forgotten how to play and feel carefree, but the Emotikin brought her back to life. She began enjoying photoshoots and blogging for soul sustenance and fun, and is now happy to share the Supposing cards in print and digitally on the Deckible app. Author of The Courage Way and Eleven Brave Pinecones, Shelly is publisher at Creative Courage Press in Colorado, where she is collaborating with other authors to create more courage for the complexity of being human. Visit CreativeCouragePress.com and Emotikin.com.