Fiction Magic: Card Tricks & Tips for Writers

by Deb Lund, Denice Lewis (Artist)

Fiction Magic card “tricks” raise the stakes in writing with phrases like “Alienate an Ally” and “Break a Promise.” The guidebook interprets the prompts and adds creativity coaching “tips” to keep you writing. It’s like having two decks in one! Fiction Magic may also provide inspiration for poetry, memoir, and other projects in the arts. Deb Lund is an author, teacher, and creativity coach with a master's project on teaching writing. She has taught writers of all ages (and writing teachers) and frequently presents at conferences, schools, and libraries. “These cards are a creative way for Deb Lund to extend her gentle genius for helping fellow writers develop our own magic with fiction. I can hardly wait to get my hands on them, as both a writing teacher and a writer myself.” Christina Baldwin, author of Storycatcher “When I read a book on writing, it takes about 200 pages before I learn anything I can apply to my writing. I can use these cards instantly.” Carole Dagg, YA author "These cards are thought-provoking and inspiring. As an author and literary agent, I plan to use them myself and with my students and clients." Andrea Hurst, Literary Agent "Because of Deb Lund's wonderful workshop, I found an 'Unspoken Truth'....Now the story is flowing!!!" Judith Gardiner, SCBWI Regional Advisor "Writers—I *highly* recommend you get to know author and teacher Deb Lund. She offers excellent advice on writing." Jen Rofe', Literary Agent "Deb Lund brought together her 20+ years of teaching experience in a magical way—with 54 surprising writing prompts, tips and tricks to apply to your work-in-progress whenever you’re feeling stuck. It’s like having a writing coach right there with you!...These “magical” cards act as triggers to pull something out of your head that you wouldn’t ordinarily be able to coax out." Tara Lazar, author and creator of PiBoIdMo

114 pages, Cards

Published January 1, 2014

About the author

A kidlit author and creativity coach best known for her celebrated dinoseries, Deb Lund taught for twenty years as a music and classroom teacher and elementary librarian, later creating and co-directing a small arts-based school.

Deb supports writers, teachers, artists, and students through her website, blogs, continuing education courses, and coaching. She's a frequent presenter at schools, libraries, and conferences.

Additional picture books, an upper middle-grade novel, and a book about teaching writing to children are among her current projects.

Life with her musician husband, Karl Olsen of “The Brothers Four,” and their three children is a constant source of amazement and inspiration.

Visit Deb at http://www.deblund.com.