Literary – April 3

Richard Thompson was born on this date in 1949. He tells an epic tale of love and villainy in his classic 1952 Vincent Black Lightning: Writing prompt: Write a scene demonstrating your protagonist’s...

Big Questions – April 3

What was the dumbest mistake you ever made in front of other people? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and the world around you. If you can answer...

Journaling + Fiction – April 3

“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.”J.K. Rowling Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about a time you had to stand up to a...

Romance – April 3

Richard Thompson was born on this date in 1949. He wrote one of his most unforgettable love songs, Persuasion, for the entirely forgettable film Sweet Talker: Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

Mystery – April 3

On this day in 1888, the first of 11 Whitechapel Murders occurred in London. At least five such murders were eventually attributed to Jack the Ripper. Writing prompt: Write the scene of the first in a series...

SciFi/Fantasy – April 3

“The only way to deal with a fool is to let him have his way.” – Gore Vidal, whose Age of Kalki ends on this date with the dawn of the extinction of human life on earth. Writing prompt:...

Secondary – April 3

“Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.” -Washington Irving, born on this date in 1783. Explain what you think is the difference between a purpose and a wish.