Literary – August 29

“I am different, not less.” -Temple Grandin, born this date in 1947. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is made to feel less because s/he is different.

Journaling + Fiction – August 29

“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.”Aristotle Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about the person you consider your soulmate. Fiction writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist must remove her/his soul from another’s body.

Big Questions – August 29

What lesson do you want people to take away from your life? 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...

Romance – August 29

“The sound of a kiss is not so loud as that of a cannon, but its echo lasts a deal longer.” -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., born this date in 1809. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which one person’s kiss causes your protagonist to remember another’s.

Mystery – August 29

Henry Bergh, who founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, was born on this date in 1813. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist discovers a clue in an instance of someone abusing a pet.

SciFi/Fantasy – August 29

“I tend to be attracted to characters who are up against a wall with very few alternatives.”- William Friedkin, born this date in 1935. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist has only two options for survival, one of which will cause the death of a cherished companion.

Secondary – August 29

“No man’s knowledge here can go beyond his experience.” -English philosopher John Locke, born on this date in 1632. Explain why you agree or disagree with Locke’s statement.

Primary – August 29

Karen Hesse, winner of the Newbery and Scott O’Dell Awards, was born in 1952. Her first book is about whether wishes come true. Explain what you think happens when your wishes come true.