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dbschlosser on Nov 26th, 2020 in
Mystery |
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Poet William Cowper was born on this date in 1731. He famously wrote, “Variety’s the very spice of life.” Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your antagonist comes to believe the exact opposite.
“History is, after all, based on people’s recollections, which change with time.” -Frederik Pohl, born this date in 1919. Writing prompt: Imagine a scene in which your protagonist triumphs over your antagonist, and then write that scene from the perspective of your antagonist.
Sinclair Lewis said, “People will buy anything that is one to a customer.” Writing prompt: Describe one of your character’s desire for something that s/he feels s/he must have only because someone else also wants it.
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dbschlosser on Nov 25th, 2020 in
Romance |
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Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist plans and executes a surprise party for a frenemy.
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dbschlosser on Nov 25th, 2020 in
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“A piece of happiness should never be taken as due.” -Charlaine Harris, born this date in 1951. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is relieved of something valuable s/he has always taken for granted.
“I have yet to see any problem, however complicated, which, when looked at in the right way did not become still more complicated.” -Poul Anderson, born this date in 1926. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s simple analysis of, and response to, a problem ends up making the problem worse.
“As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.” -Andrew Carnegie, born on this date in 1835. What wisdom can you take from Carnegie’s age?
