Mystery – October 31

“Look at everything upside down. Take absolutely nothing for granted.” -Dick Francis, born this date in 1920. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which an unexpected new perspective offers your protagonist the...

SciFi/Fantasy – October 31

“The difference between stupid and intelligent people—and this is true whether or not they are well-educated—is that intelligent people can handle subtlety.”- Neal Stephenson, born this date in...

Secondary – October 31

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was published on this date in 1892. One of the most famous quotes that Arthur Conan Doyle wrote for Holmes is this one: “When you have eliminated the impossible,...

Primary – October 31

Write a spooky story for Halloween.

Literary – October 30

The apparition of these faces in the crowd; Petals on a wet black bough. -Ezra Pound, born this date in 1885. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which all your protagonist’s emotions are conveyed as...

Journaling + Fiction – October...

“Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries.”James A. Michener Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about something you had to do three or four times to get right. Fiction...

Big Questions – October 30

What’s the worst job you’ve ever had? 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”...