Literary – October 29

“The more you leave out, the more you highlight what you leave in.” -Henry Green, born this date in 1905. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist inadvertently reveals a secret by what s/he...

Journaling + Fiction – October...

“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.”George Bernard Shaw Journal...

Big Questions – October 29

What value will you prioritize living today? 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...

Romance – October 29

Writing prompt: Write the scene of your protagonist’s most paralyzingly terrifying mistake during high school.

Mystery – October 29

Dominick Dunne was born on this date in 1925. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist becomes the first person to learn that a young, poor murder victim was involved with the community’s...

SciFi/Fantasy – October 29

“lo”- Charlie Klein, who on this date in 1969 sent the first message over the connection that would become the Internet. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is denied access to...

Secondary – October 29

“I have found you an argument; I am not obliged to find you an understanding.” -James Boswell, born this date in 1740. Explain which you think is more important: answers or questions.