Literary – April 13

“Habit is a great deadener.” -Samuel Beckett, born this date in 1906. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist resolves to change a habit s/he discovers is deadening her/him.

Journaling + Fiction – April 13

“The good citizen will demand liberty for himself, and as a matter of pride he will see to it that others receive the liberty which he thus claims as his own.”Theodore Roosevelt Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about a freedom you enjoy that you could help extend to those to whom it’s currently not available. Fiction writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is...

Big Questions – April 13

Who was the most important person in your life ten years ago? 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 answering...

Romance – April 13

“A good snapshot stops a moment from running away.” -Eudora Welty, born this date in 1909. Writing prompt: Write the scene in which your protagonist’s favorite photo was snapped.

Mystery – April 13

Robert LeRoy Parker — better known as Butch Cassidy — was born on this date in 1866. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist confronts an inveterate but lovable recidivist.

SciFi/Fantasy – April 13

“A desperate disease requires a dangerous remedy.” – Guy Fawkes, born this date in 1570. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist to declares her/his opinion about a plot to kill a leader to a friend who responds unexpectedly.

Secondary – April 13

“All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.” -Thomas Jefferson, born on this date in 1743. Explain how this concept applies to your life right now.

Primary – April 13

“Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching.” -Thomas Jefferson, born on this date in 1743. Write about why you think this advice is good or bad.