Literary – February 26

“Architecture has recorded the great ideas of the human race.” -Victor Hugo, born this date in 1802. Writing prompt: From your protagonist’s point of view, describe his/her favorite building.

Journaling + Fiction – February 26

“Curiosity takes ignorance seriously, and is confident enough to admit when it does not know. It is aware of not knowing, and it sets out to do something about it.”Alain de Botton Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about a time you learned the hard way that you did not know as much as you thought you did. Fiction writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s ignorance about a topic...

Big Questions – February 26

How important is it to invest time and energy to make a favorable impression on other people? 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...

Romance – February 26

“To love another person is to see the face of God.” -Victor Hugo, born this date in 1802. Writing prompt: Write the scene in which your protagonist first experienced this feeling.

Mystery – February 26

“There are no easy answers, there’s only living through the questions.”- Elizabeth George, born this date in 1949. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist must accomplish a difficult task with someone who comes from a significantly different socioeconomic background.

SciFi/Fantasy – February 26

“I think precision in small things can be important.” – Elaine Metro, who on this date in Isaac Asimov’s 2076 identifies a spy sent from Earth. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist must identify the one person who is not like the others in a group made up of lots of people who appear similar physically.

Secondary – February 26

Is there a topic you consider too serious to laugh or joke about? Why or why not?

Primary – February 26

What was your favorite toy when you were younger, and why don’t you play with it any longer?