Mystery – June 28

“Propaganda always begins with words, but soon it proceeds to deeds. When there are no facts to support lies, facts must be made.” -Eric Ambler, born this date in 1909. Writing prompt: Write a scene in...

SciFi/Fantasy – June 28

“Some damned foolish thing in the Balkans.” On this date in 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife were assassinated in Sarajevo. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

Literary – June 27

I know why the caged bird sings, ah me, When his wing is bruised and his bosom sore,— When he beats his bars and he would be free; It is not a carol of joy or glee, But a prayer that he sends from his...

Big Questions – June 27

Do you envy your most uninhibited friend? 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...

Journaling + Fiction – June 27

“He’s more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”Emily Brontë Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about the first time you encountered a soulmate....

Romance – June 27

“The most unpardonable sin in society is independence of thought.” -Emma Goldman, born this date in 1869. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s independence from people...

Mystery – June 27

On this date in 1940, the German military began communicating in code using its Enigma machines to encrypt messages. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist becomes responsible for preventing...