SciFi/Fantasy – November 2

“The gods’ most savage curses come upon us as answers to our own prayers.”- Lois McMaster Bujold, born this date in 1949. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist regrets not being more...

Secondary – November 2

Think about something you intended to do yesterday, but didn’t. What was it, and why didn’t you do it?

Primary – November 2

If you could fly anywhere, where would you fly?

Literary – November 1

“Literature differs from life in that life is amorphously full of detail, and rarely directs us toward it, whereas literature teaches us to notice.” -James Wood, born this date in 1965. Writing...

Journaling + Fiction – Novembe...

“Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.”K’ung Fu-tzu Journal prompt: Reflect on your previous journal entries and spend at least 20 minutes writing about what you could afford to be a bit more...

Big Questions – November 1

When will there be good news? 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...

Romance – November 1

“To be more precise it was the color of heartache.” -Susanna Clarke, born this date in 1959. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist, alone, paints a room the color of...