SciFi/Fantasy – August 6

“All things make sense; you just have to fathom how they make sense.”- Piers Anthony, born this date in 1934. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which something that makes no sense to your protagonist suddenly does.

SciFi/Fantasy – August 5

“The work of disenchantment never ends.”- Kim Stanley Robinson, in whose 2168 on this date Emma Weil will be born, followed by a mutiny on the ship Rust Eagle on her birthday in 2248. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist fails to persuade a group of a thing’s natural, rather than supernatural, origins.

SciFi/Fantasy – August 4

“Today is August 4, 2026, in the city of Allendale, California. Today is Mr. Featherstone’s birthday. Today is the anniversary of Tilita’s marriage. Insurance is payable, as are the water, gas, and light bills.”- McClellan House, which dies on this date in Ray Bradbury’s 2026. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is compelled to complete a self-destructive action...

SciFi/Fantasy – August 3

“One never knows what time will bring.”- Nicholas Prentice, whose travel agency rescued Lorelle Palmer prior to her fatal car wreck on this date in 1989. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist uses a tool in a fashion ungrateful to the superiors who gave the tool to your protagonist to achieve another purpose.

SciFi/Fantasy – August 2

“A lot of life is dealing with your curse, dealing with the cards you were given that aren’t so nice.”- Wes Craven, born this date in 1939. Writing prompt: Write the scene in which your protagonist first realizes s/he is burdened by some not-so-nice cards.

SciFi/Fantasy – August 1

“Nothing of real worth can ever be bought. Love, friendship, honour, valour, respect. All these things have to be earned.”- David Gemmell, born this date in 1948. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist makes the mistake of trying to buy one or more of these things.

SciFi/Fantasy – July 31

“Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.”- J.K. Rowling, born this date in 1965. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s nerves fail.

SciFi/Fantasy – July 30

“Superheroes fill a gap in the pop culture psyche, similar to the role of Greek mythology.”- Christopher Nolan, born this date in 1970. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist demonstrates his/her emotional response to the most important character from the mythology of the world you’ve created.