Literary – October 7

“We are a society strangling in unnecessary words, circular constructions, pompous frills and meaningless jargon.” -William Zinsser, born this date in 1922. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which...

Journaling + Fiction – October...

“The highest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude.”Thornton Wilder Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about the person who’s shuffled off this mortal coil for whom you’re...

Big Questions – October 7

Does anybody really know what time it is? 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 – October 7

“As a result, the hundred little pet names he used to have for her before the stroke have been replaced with non sequiturs like ‘my little bucket of hair’ and ‘spy elf of the morning...

Mystery – October 7

“Expect the worst and you won’t be disappointed.”- Helen Clark MacInnes, born this date in 1907. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist expects the worst and discovers his/her...

SciFi/Fantasy – October 7

“Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.”- Niels Bohr, born this date in 1885. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s prediction about how...

Secondary – October 7

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” -Desmond Tutu, who was born on this date in 1931. Use examples from your life or that you’ve learned about to...