SciFi/Fantasy – July 22

Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist must decide whether retribution or forgiveness is more important.

Romance – July 22

Edward Hopper was born on this date in 1882. His 1939 painting “New York Movie” exemplifies one of his most common themes: Writing prompt: Describe what’s happening in this image from the...

Mystery – July 22

Edward Hopper, born on this date in 1882, painted Automat in 1927: Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist interviews this woman in this...

Literary – July 22

“To achieve the impossible, it is precisely the unthinkable that must be thought.” -Tom Robbins, born this date in 1936. Writing prompt: Write a scene during which your protagonist refuses to...

Romance – July 21

“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” -Ernest Hemingway, born this date in 1899. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist, who believes...

Literary – July 21

“All things truly wicked start from innocence.” -Ernest Hemingway, born this date in 1899. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s naivete draws her/him into a devastating...