Romance – April 28

“I was his oldest friend, and I did something Truman could not forgive: I wrote a novel that sold. He nursed his envy for more than 20 years.” -Harper Lee, born this date in 1926. Writing prompt: Write a scene that demonstrates your protagonist’s deep emotional connection to a gay character of the opposite gender.

Romance – April 27

Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist and a sibling or close friend debate which two famous people they would prefer to have for parents.

Romance – April 26

“Nobody goes through life without a scar.” -Carol Burnett, born this date in 1933. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist must convey serious and tragic news to a person who turns everything into a joke.

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...

Romance – April 24

“Let your mercenary tendencies be combined with honesty, and they cannot take you astray.” -Anthony Trollope, born this date in 1815. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s greed for someone or something earns criticism from an observer.

Romance – April 23

“Love is a devil. There is no evil angel but Love.” Today is the accepted birthday of William Shakespeare in 1564. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s affection becomes the source of a burning affliction.

Romance – April 22

“People, you know, are always imagining and inventing reasons for their opinions and conduct.” -Henry Fielding, born this date in 1707. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which a trusted friend of your protagonist tries to persuade your protagonist that a potential romantic interest is unsuitable because of socioeconomic class differences between them.

Romance – April 21

“I feel monotony and death to be almost the same.” -Charlotte Bronte, born this date in 1816. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s boredom drives her/him to do something both unexpected and foolish.