Mystery – February 7

“News, if unreported, has no impact. It might as well have not happened at all.”- Gay Talese, born this date in 1932. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist tries to persuade a...

SciFi/Fantasy – February 7

“You wouldn’t abandon ship in a storm just because you couldn’t control the winds.” – Thomas More, born this date in 1478. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist gives up...

Secondary – February 7

Charles Dickens was born on this date in 1812. Explain what you think he meant when he said, “Charity begins at home, and justice begins next door.”

Primary – February 7

James Murray, who wrote half of the original edition of the Oxford English Dictionary before he died, was born on this date in 1837. What’s your favorite process for finding out about something you...

Literary – February 6

Christopher Marlowe, renowned playwright and celebrated influencer of Shakespeare, was born on this date in 1564. His most enduring work is Doctor Faustus. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

Journaling + Fiction – Februar...

“Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.”Calvin Coolidge Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about a talent you believe could make you successful at something...

Big Questions – February 6

What’s the worst disease you can imagine getting? 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...