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Literary – September 25

“Facts and truth really don’t have much to do with each other.” -William Faulkner, born this date in 1897. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist uses facts to disguise the truth.

Journaling + Fiction – September 25

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.”Anaïs Nin Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about how you could on this day most expand your life through courage. Fiction writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist expands through a fight s/he previously shrank from.

Big Questions – September 25

What source consistently gives you the best advice? 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 – September 25

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were born 25 years apart on this date. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist argues with her/his best friend about an age difference between romantic partners.

Mystery – September 25

“A secret’s worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” -Carlos Ruiz Zafón, born on this date in 1964. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s most important secret is discovered by the person your protag most wants to keep it from.

SciFi/Fantasy – September 25

“I always think a day when you never get out of your pajamas is a win.”- Mark Hamill, born this date in 1951. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist starts a journey s/he would rather not take.

Secondary – September 25

“You can’t understand it. You would have to be born there.” -William Faulkner, born this date in 1897, in Absalom, Absalom! Explain whether you think someone transplanted from a distant location can ever become a true member of a new community.

Primary – September 25

Shel Silverstein was born on this date in 1930. In one of his poems, he wrote, I know a way to stay friends forever, There’s really nothing to it, I tell you what to do, And you do it. Explain why you agree or disagree that is the way to be friends forever.

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