The Fool’s Leap

Writing Boldly Into the Unknown

Card Pulled: The Fool

Every writer knows The Fool.

Not just as a tarot card, but as a state of being.

It’s that wild, reckless moment when you say, “I’m going to write a book,” with all the enthusiasm of someone about to leap off a cliff—no plan, no safety net, just vibes.

And that’s exactly why The Fool is the perfect card for writers.

The Fool represents new beginnings, blind faith, and creative courage. He’s stepping into the unknown, head high, heart open, and completely unaware that there’s a solid chance he’s about to trip over his own shoelaces.

And honestly? That’s the only way to start writing.

Here’s the thing: No one is ever ready to write a book. If you wait until you have the perfect idea, the perfect outline, or the perfect level of confidence, you’ll be waiting forever.

The Fool doesn’t wait. He doesn’t agonize over whether the story is good enough. He doesn’t worry about word count or market trends or whether his protagonist’s tragic backstory is too tragic. He just starts walking.

And sure, that first draft might be a flaming pile of nonsense—but that’s part of the magic.

The best stories come from trusting the process. Every book starts as a mess. Every author starts as a Fool.

The ones who succeed? They keep walking.

Today, be The Fool.

Write a scene where a character leaps into the unknown—literally or metaphorically. A knight stepping into an enchanted forest? A detective taking on a case they know will destroy them? A writer sending their first query letter?

Don’t overthink. Just start walking.

And if you trip along the way? Well, The Fool would just laugh and keep going.