Literary – October 25

“People always call it luck when you’ve acted more sensibly than they have.” -Anne Tyler, born this date in 1941. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist blames bad choices...

Romance – October 25

Pablo Picasso was born on this date in 1881. Writing prompt: Describe in your protagonist’s and antagonist’s words his painting Les Demoiselles d’Avignon.

Mystery – October 25

Leo Carroll, most identifiable as Mr. Waverly on The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and The Professor in North by Northwest, was born on this date in 1886. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist engages...

SciFi/Fantasy – October 25

Writing prompt: Write a scene that forces your protagonist to confront a serious, legitimate challenge to his/her definition of integrity.

Literary – October 24

“All the mistakes I ever made were when I wanted to say ‘No’ and said ‘Yes.’ ” -Moss Hart, born this date in 1904. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist...

Romance – October 24

“But for us the road unfurls itself, we don’t stop walking, we know there is far to go.” -Denise Levertov, born this date in 1923. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist takes the first...