SciFi/Fantasy – April 26

“Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous.”- David Hume, born this date in 1711. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist must persuade someone that an error the other person thinks is ridiculous is actually quite dangerous.

Secondary – April 26

“Truth springs from argument amongst friends.” -David Hume, born on this date in 1711. Describe the last thing you learned from arguing with a friend and its importance.

Primary – April 26

On this date in 1607, the first British colonists to establish a permanent settlement in America landed at Cape Henry, Virginia. If you were going somewhere to start a new settlement for the very first time, what is the first thing you would want to accomplish when you got there, and why is that important?

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 is rejected because the beneficiary suspects your protag’s motives.

Journaling + Fiction – April 25

“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 learned after expressing love for someone in a way the recipient didn’t appreciate. Fiction writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist finds exactly the wrong way to express love for someone...

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 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...

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

“Well, Commissioner, anything exciting happening these days?”- Bruce Wayne, introduced on this date in 1939 in Detective Comics No. 27. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which a deadly vigilante confronts your protagonist.