Literary – November 30

“People may or may not say what they mean … but they always say something designed to get what they want.” -David Mamet, born this date in 1947. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

Journaling + Fiction – Novembe...

“A good general not only sees the way to victory; he also knows when victory is impossible.”Polybius Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about a moment you gave up for the right...

Big Questions – November 30

What’s the biggest, boldest signal that you can trust someone? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and the world around you. If you can answer...

Romance – November 30

“Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” – Sir Winston Spencer Churchill, born this date in 1874. Writing prompt:...

Mystery – November 30

Celebrated mystery author and Arthur Conan Doyle biographer John Dickson Carr was born on this date in 1906. Writing prompt: In memory of the master of locked-room mystery genre, write a scene describing the...

SciFi/Fantasy – November 30

“Audiences are less intrigued, honestly, by battle. They’re more intrigued by human relations.”- Sir Ridley Scott, born this date in 1937. Writing prompt: Write a scene that explains an...

Secondary – November 30

“Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.” -Jonathan Swift, born on this date in 1667. Explain what this quote by the author of Gulliver’s Travels means to...