Primary – October 29

Valerie Worth was born on this date in 1933. Write a poem about your favorite animal.

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 – October 28

“Other nations use ‘force;’ we Britons alone use ‘Might.’ ” -Evelyn Waugh, born this date in 1903. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist desperately tries...

Journaling + Fiction – October...

“When you do the common things in an uncommon way, you’ll command the attention of the world.”George Washington Carver Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about an unconventional approach you...

Big Questions – October 28

What do you call the world? 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 “no,” explain the...

Romance – October 28

“You know it’s love when all you want is that person to be happy, even if you’re not part of their happiness.” -Julia Roberts, born this date in 1967. Writing prompt: Write a scene in...

Mystery – October 28

On this date in 1919, the US Congress overrode Pres. Wilson’s veto of the Volstead Act, enforcing the constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of alcoholic beverages. Writing prompt: Write the scene...