SciFi/Fantasy – October 29

“lo”- Charlie Klein, who on this date in 1969 sent the first message over the connection that would become the Internet. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is denied access to all forms of communication while trying to solve a problem that exceeds her/his personal knowledge.

SciFi/Fantasy – October 28

“Existence is random. Has no pattern save what we imagine after staring at it for too long. No meaning save what we choose to impose.”- Walter Long, who had a deep conversation with Dr. Malcolm Long on this date Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ 1985. Writing prompt: Write the scene in which your protagonist first heard a story that altered him/her forever.

SciFi/Fantasy – October 27

“When one burns one’s bridges, what a very nice fire it makes.”- Dylan Thomas, born this date in 1914. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist ignites a conflagration.

SciFi/Fantasy – October 26

“Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean there isn’t an invisible demon about to eat your face.”- Jim Butcher, born this date in 1971. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which all your protagonist’s friends’ assurances that s/he is paranoid are proved fatally wrong.

SciFi/Fantasy – October 25

“OK, here’s your motivation. You’re lost, you’re angry in the woods, and no one is here to help you.”- Joshua Leonard, whose car was discovered by Burkittsville police on this date in 1994. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is the first among the group to comprehend that help is not coming.

SciFi/Fantasy – October 24

“It is difficult to separate, at times, the myth from the truth.”- Bob Kane, born this date in 1915. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which the truth behind a myth imperils your protagonist.

SciFi/Fantasy – October 23

“Historically, the claim of consensus has been the first refuge of scoundrels; it is a way to avoid debate by claiming that the matter is already settled.”- Michael Crichton, born this date in 1942. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist will fail to achieve an essential goal unless s/he upsets the consensus.

SciFi/Fantasy – October 22

“I’m simply saying that life, uh, finds a way.”- Jeff Goldblum, born this date in 1952. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which an utterly anomalous object becomes the key to saving your protagonist’s life.