Literary – February 2

“My mouth is full of decayed teeth and my soul of decayed ambitions.” -James Joyce, born this date in 1882, in correspondence to his brother. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

Journaling + Fiction – Februar...

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”Ralph Waldo Emerson Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about the trail you most want to...

Big Questions – February 2

How lucky are you? 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 sources...

Romance – February 2

Songstress Eva Cassidy was born on this date in 1963. Writing prompt: Listen to her most iconic recording and write a scene in which someone makes your protagonist feel that...

Mystery – February 2

“I’ve done some dastardly things but what can I do except make amends and apologize?”- Stan Getz, born this date in 1927. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist expects, but...

SciFi/Fantasy – February 2

“The king is dead; long live the king!” On this date in Katherine Kurtz’s 917, King Cinhil died and was succeeded by his son. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is...

Secondary – February 2

Describe what you consider to be the current seven wonders of the world and why each is so wondrous.