Romance – August 6

“Words, like nature, half reveal and half conceal the soul within.” -Alfred, Lord Tennyson, born this date in 1809. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist and her/his romantic partner have two completely separate conversations without knowing they’re talking past each other.

Romance – August 5

Your candle burned out long before Your legend ever did Marilyn Monroe was found dead on this date in 1962. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist learns an important person in her/his life has died unexpectedly and before realizing what your protag thinks was that person’s potential.

Romance – August 4

“Familiar acts are beautiful through love.” -Percy Bysshe Shelley, born this date in 1792. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist idealizes conducting her/his morning routine alongside an object of affection.

Romance – August 3

“You should never accept what can be offered to you if you feel it can be improved.” – Martha Stewart, born this date in 1941. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist learns a romantic interest could stand some improvement.

Romance – August 2

“Heart is what drives us and determines our fate.” -Isabel Allende, born this date in 1942. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s heart tells her/him to alter the lifepath s/he established long ago.

Romance – August 1

“I will tell the truth wherever I please.” -Mary Harris “Mother” Jones, born this date in 1837. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist must tell a close friend a truth while another close friend tries to prevent your protag from doing so.

Romance – July 31

“Love me like a wrong turn on a bad road late at night.” -Kim Addonizio, born this date in 1954. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist makes a serious mistake that causes an unexpectedly delightful outcome.

Romance – July 30

“I have not broken your heart – you have broken it; and in breaking it, you have broken mine.” -Emily Bronte, born this date in 1818. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist encounters a person s/he rejected as a suitor for reasons of class — a person who is now a fabulously successful representative of the class to which your protagonist aspires.