Literary – February 1

Langston Hughes, born on this date in 1902, said, “Humor is laughing at what you haven’t got when you ought to have it.” Writing prompt: Write a scene proving he’s...

Journaling + Fiction – Februar...

“There is only one duty, only one safe course, and that is to try to be right and not to fear to do or say what you believe to be right.”Winston Churchill Journal prompt: Reflect on your previous journal...

Big Questions – February 1

What’s your theory of everything? 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,”...

Romance – February 1

“It is impossible to persuade a man who does not disagree, but smiles.” -Muriel Spark, born this date in 1918. Writing prompt: Write a scene proving she’s correct.

Mystery – February 1

“Directing is not a mystery, it’s not an art. The main thing about directing is: photograph the people’s eyes.”- John Ford, born this date in 1894. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

SciFi/Fantasy – February 1

“Don’t forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he always wanted.” -Willy Wonka, who at 10:00 AM on this date welcomed Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregard, Mike...

Secondary – February 1

On this date in 1865, Pres. Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery when he signed the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution. If you were advising Pres. Lincoln, what would be your strongest argument for abolishing...