Literary – February 20

Ansel Adams was born on this date in 1902. Writing prompt: Describe this photo of his from the perspective of your protagonist but in your antagonist’s voice, and then from the perspective of your antagonist but in your protagonist’s voice.

Journaling + Fiction – February 20

“Who cares? Do your thing, and don’t care if they like it.”Tina Fey Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about a time you’re proud that you did a thing others didn’t like. Fiction writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist fails to do the right thing because s/he is intimidated by the opinions of others.

Big Questions – February 20

Who would you most regret not telling what if you were to die tomorrow? 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 sources or implications of your response. Fiction writing prompt: Write a scene that forces a character in your story to answer the question, or spend 15-20 minutes...

Romance – February 20

Ansel Adams was born on this date in 1902. Writing prompt: Describe his photograph from the perspective of your antagonist, and then from the perspective of your protagonist:

Mystery – February 20

“One is what one has the nerve to pretend to be.”- Alan Furst, born this date in 1941. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s nerve to pretend to be someone else fails half-way through the bluff.

SciFi/Fantasy – February 20

“Everyone has something to hide. And if they couldn’t hide it the world would be in a lot worse mess than it is.” -Richard Matheson, born this date in 1926. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s world is made worse because what s/he must hide is exposed.

Secondary – February 20

Ansel Adams was born on this date in 1902. Explain why you agree or disagree with his statement, “Not everybody trusts paintings but people believe photographs.”

Primary – February 20

“A good photograph is knowing where to stand.” What do you think Ansel Adams, who was born on this date in 1902, meant when he said that?