Primary – August 24

The first example of a book printed with a machine that made it possible to reproduce the same book over and over was completed by Johannes Gutenberg on this date in 1456. Describe how you would reproduce...

Literary – August 23

“Immortality is not a gift, immortality is an achievement; And only those who strive mightily Shall possess it.” -Edgar Lee Masters, born this date in 1869. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

Journaling + Fiction – August ...

“The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.”K’ung Fu-tzu Journal prompt: Reflect on your previous journal entries and spend at least 20 minutes...

Big Questions – August 23

What would you ask a Magic 8 Ball that really worked? 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...

Romance – August 23

“We have to make mistakes, it’s how we learn compassion for others.” -Curtis Sittenfeld, born this date in 1975. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist refuses to extend compassion...

Mystery – August 23

“Somehow our devils are never quite what we expect when we meet them face to face.”- Nelson DeMille, born this date in 1943. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist first confronts a...

SciFi/Fantasy – August 23

“Look again at that dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives.”-...