Literary – April 25

“Is a gesture of charity genuine or is it a kind of deep moral tax write-off?” -Padgett Powell, born this date in 1952. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s act of genuine charity...

Big Questions – April 25

Is it better to seek cultural recommendations from people your own age or people younger or older than you? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and...

Journaling + Fiction – April 2...

“I’ve been making a list of the things they don’t teach you at school. They don’t teach you how to love somebody.”Neil Gaiman Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about what you...

Romance – April 25

Ella Fitzgerald was born on this date in 1917. Among her countless hits is her version of Misty: Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist experiences the emotions of this...

Mystery – April 25

On this date in 1939, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics No. 27. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which a deadly vigilante confronts your protagonist.

SciFi/Fantasy – April 25

“Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.”- Edwin Powell Hubble, namesake of the telescope released into orbit by Space Shuttle...

Secondary – April 25

On this date in 1507,  Martin Waldseemuller published a map book naming a newly discovered continent “America” after Amerigo Vespucci, whom Waldseemuller believed had discovered it. If you could...