Romance – October 2

“The truth has never been of any real value to any human being — it is a symbol for mathematicians and philosophers to pursue. In human relations kindness and lies are worth a thousand truths.” -Graham Greene, born this date in 1904. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist mistakes kindness for truth.

Romance – October 1

“Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down with incredible swiftness.” -Faith Baldwin, born this date in 1893. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist gets caught doing something entirely out of character and then must justify her/his behavior.

Romance – September 30

“I’d rather have cancer than a dishonest heart.” -Truman Capote, born this date in 1924. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist discovers that a trusted friend has a dishonest heart.

Romance – September 29

“No padlocks, bolts, or bars can secure a maiden better than her own reserve.” -Miguel de Cervantes, whose birth is observed on this date although when exactly in 1547 he was born is unknown. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist misses an opportunity because s/he lacks boldness.

Romance – September 28

“I gave my beauty and my youth to men. I am going to give my wisdom and experience to animals.” -Brigitte Bardot, born this date in 1934. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist gets what s/he wants only because of the way s/he looks.

Romance – September 27

“Some people are easier to love when you don’t have to be around them.” -Irvine Welsh, born this date in 1958. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist learns that someone who loves her/him thinks it’s easier to do when your protag isn’t around.

Romance – September 26

“I suspected that there were things he knew that I had been waiting all my life to learn.” -Jane Smiley, born this date in 1949. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist realizes s/he doesn’t want to learn what a romantic partner wants to teach.

Romance – September 25

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were born 25 years apart on this date. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist argues with her/his best friend about an age difference between romantic partners.