Literary – March 29

“George once said to me, ‘If we’d known we were going to be The Beatles we’d have tried harder.’ ” -Eric Idle, born on this date in 1943. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which...

Romance – March 29

“Don’t leave a piece of jewelry at his house so you can go back and get it later; he may be with his real girlfriend.” -Amy Sedaris, born on this date in 1961. Writing prompt: Write a scene...

Mystery – March 29

“Did you know that darkness has a taste, Grandma?” -Jo Nesbø, born on this date in 1960. Writing prompt: Describe the taste of darkness from the point of view of your protagonist.

SciFi/Fantasy – March 29

Eric Idle was born on this date in 1943. Among his most famous performances is Galaxy Song: Writing prompt: Describe through your protagonist’s point of view the prevailing perspective on his/her...

Literary – March 28

Russell Banks was born on this date in 1940. Of his obsession with school buses, Banks said, “From the child’s point of view, it is the first time he leaves home and goes out into the larger...

Romance – March 28

“There’s all kinds of love in the world, and not all of it looks like the stuff in greeting cards.” -Jennifer Weiner, born this date in 1970. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist must...