Literary – January 18

“You will be better advised to watch what we do,” advised Alan Alexander Milne, born this date in 1882, “instead of what we say.” Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

Journaling + Fiction – January...

“Everyone has his own day and some days last longer than the others.”Winston Churchill Journal prompt: Reflect on your previous journal entries and spend at least 20 minutes writing about your...

Big Questions – January 18

Who would you rather be? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and the world around you. If you can answer with a simple “yes” or “no,” explain the...

Romance – January 18

“There is nothing so powerful as truth, and often nothing so strange.” -Daniel Webster, born this date in 1782. Writing prompt: Write the scene in which your protagonist uncovered the strangest...

Mystery – January 18

“We need to have a talk on the subject of what’s yours and what’s mine.”- Stieg Larsson’s Mikael Blomkvist, born this date in 1960. Writing prompt: Write such a dialogue between your...

SciFi/Fantasy – January 18

[three knocks] – Andy Stone, born this date in 2025. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which an antagonist taunts your protagonist with knowledge your protagonist inadvertently...

Secondary – January 18

“I have always observed that to succeed in the world one should seem a fool, but be wise.” -Charles de Montesquieu, born on this date in 1689. Explain whether you think this is a good or bad...