“My mouth is full of decayed teeth and my soul of decayed ambitions.” -James Joyce, born this date in 1882, in correspondence to his brother. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist denies an obvious physical metaphor for a metaphysical challenge.
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”Ralph Waldo Emerson Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about the trail you most want to blaze for others to follow Fiction writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist encounters danger because s/he left the trail.
How lucky are you? 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 answering the question in the voice of a character you...
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Songstress Eva Cassidy was born on this date in 1963. Writing prompt: Listen to her most iconic recording and write a scene in which someone makes your protagonist feel that...
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“I’ve done some dastardly things but what can I do except make amends and apologize?”- Stan Getz, born this date in 1927. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist expects, but does not receive, an amendment and apology for a dastardly...
“The king is dead; long live the king!” On this date in Katherine Kurtz’s 917, King Cinhil died and was succeeded by his son. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is forced to participate in a transition of power from an effective leader to an ineffective one.
Describe what you consider to be the current seven wonders of the world and why each is so wondrous.
What is the nicest thing you’ve ever done for someone?
