Literary – March 3

“It’s all about replicating a kind of stodgy form that already exists.” -Ira Glass, born on this date in 1959. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is shocked to discover that s/he doesn’t need to duplicate what’s gone before.

Journaling + Fiction – March 3

“The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by the tenderness of the best hearts.”Henry Fielding Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about what you learned the last time you let your heart rule your head. Fiction writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist lets his/her emotions override common sense.

Big Questions – March 3

Would you leave your romantic partner and family if you met someone with whom you thought you could be happier? 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...

Romance – March 3

The original blonde bombshell, Jean Harlow, was born on this date in 1911. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist applies that adage “If you can’t get what you want by being smart, get it by being stupid,” but fails to get what s/he wants.

Mystery – March 3

“I landed in this country with $2.50 in cash and $1 million in hopes, and those hopes never left me.”- Charles Ponzi, born this date in 1882. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist must explain to someone who refuses to understand that s/he has just lost all her/his money to a con man.

SciFi/Fantasy – March 3

“Oh, laddie, you have a lot to learn if you want people to think of you as a miracle worker!” James Doohan was born on this date in 1920. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist relies on an expert to pull off a life-saving exploit without knowing whether it will succeed.

Secondary – March 3

What do you most miss about being a child?

Primary – March 3

Write a short story about what you think your first job will be.