“Experience is what really happens to you in the long run; the truth that finally overtakes you.” -Katherine Anne Porter, born this date in 1890. Writing prompt: Write a scene from earlier in your protagonist’s life that seemed insignificant at the time, but which later becomes an overtaking truth.
“I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year’s fashions.”Lillian Hellman Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about what you learned from your response to a situation in which your values conflicted with the fashion of the moment. Fiction writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist forgoes an easy, lucrative opportunity because it would violate her/his conscience to seize...
What would you do with an unexpected gift of one million dollars? 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 “no,” explain the sources or implications of your response. Fiction writing prompt: Write a scene that forces a character in your story to answer the question, or spend 15-20 minutes...
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On this date in 1930, Ellen Church became the first airline stewardess on a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is stunned to discover that her/his romantic partner is interested in your protag only if s/he wears a costume.
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“The policeman isn’t there to create disorder; the policeman is there to preserve disorder.”- Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, born this date in 1902. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which a public leader orders your protagonist to keep a secret that will compromise your protagonist’s integrity.
“It is such an uncomfortable feeling to know one is a fool.”- L. Frank Baum, born this date in 1856. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist discovers that s/he is not nearly as smart as s/he believed.
“I shall try to tell the truth, but the result will be fiction.” -Katherine Anne Porter, born this date in 1890. Explain why her statement is nonsense or makes perfect sense.
The person who wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum, was born on this date in 1856. Describe your favorite character from that story and why you like that character best.
