Mystery – December 28

Habitual and glamorous criminal Jacques “The Man of a Thousand Faces” Mesrine was born on this date in 1936. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist must tangle with an outlaw more...

SciFi/Fantasy – December 28

“I used to be embarrassed because I was just a comic-book writer while other people were building bridges or going on to medical careers.”- Stan Lee, born this date in 1922. Writing prompt: Write...

10,000 Hours

In Malcolm Gladwell’s book, Outliers: The Story of Success, he details the concept of the 10,000-hour rule. That’s a reasonably well-accepted theory that to become thoroughly proficient at something, a person...

Literary – December 27

“What are you hiding? No one ever asks that.” – Sarah Vowell, born this date in 1969. Writing prompt: Write the response to that question from your antagonist, and then from your...

Journaling + Fiction – Decembe...

“His resolve is not to seem, but to be, the best.”Aeschylus Journal prompt: Reflect on your previous journal entries and spend at least 20 minutes writing about what change you’ll make in the new year...

Big Questions – December 27

To what is it easiest for you to say, “Yes”? 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...

Romance – December 27

“The best sex education for kids is when Daddy pats Mommy on the fanny when he comes home from work.” – Dr. William H. Masters, born this date in 1915. Writing prompt: Describe the...