Literary – October 31

“I would sooner fail than not be among the greatest.” -John Keats, born this date in 1795. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist avoids failing by not trying.

Journaling + Fiction – October...

“This is a good sign, having a broken heart. It means we have tried for something.”Elizabeth Gilbert Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about the first time your heart was broken. Fiction...

Big Questions – October 31

Who do you help most? 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 31

“If you had really loved something, wouldn’t a little bit of it always linger?” -Susan Orlean, born this date in 1955. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist destroys a memento that...

Mystery – October 31

“Look at everything upside down. Take absolutely nothing for granted.” -Dick Francis, born this date in 1920. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which an unexpected new perspective offers your protagonist the...

SciFi/Fantasy – October 31

“The difference between stupid and intelligent people—and this is true whether or not they are well-educated—is that intelligent people can handle subtlety.”- Neal Stephenson, born this date in...

Secondary – October 31

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was published on this date in 1892. One of the most famous quotes that Arthur Conan Doyle wrote for Holmes is this one: “When you have eliminated the impossible,...