Literary – June 13

“All empty souls tend toward extreme opinions.” -William Butler Yeats, born this date in 1865. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist gradually escalates the extremity of her/his...

Journaling + Fiction – June 13

“Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold.”Zelda Fitzgerald Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about a person you love so much your heart can’t hold it all....

Big Questions – June 13

What’s too important to joke about? 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...

Romance – June 13

“The great advantage about telling the truth is that nobody ever believes it.” -Dorothy Sayers, creator of Lord Peter Wimsey, born this date in 1893. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

Mystery – June 13

You have the right to remain silent.Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law.You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have them present with you while you are being questioned.If you...

SciFi/Fantasy – June 13

“We are confronted with insurmountable opportunities.”- Walt Kelly On this date in 1983, 11 years after its launch, Pioneer 10 flew through Pluto’s orbit and became the first man-made object...

Secondary – June 13

“Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” -William Butler Yeats, born on this date in 1865. Explain your opinion about the cause-and-effect paradox Yeats...