Literary Prospects Episode 2: Editor Alexandra Shelley
In Episode 2 of Literary Prospects, we talk with acclaimed book editor Alexandra Shelley. Alexandra is the editor of more than 50 published novels, including many bestsellers like Lilac Girls, Lost Roses and The Help, […]
Literary Prospects Episode 1: Author Julia Dahl
We’re excited to announce our brand new podcast, Literary Prospects! Our first guest is acclaimed author Julia Dahl. A former reporter for the New York Post and CBS News, Julia now teaches journalism at NYU […]
Wednesday Writing Prompts #15: Getting to Know You
Get comfy, grab a hot drink and some paper, and answer today’s prompts to jump start an essay or journal entry, or embody one of your characters to get to know them better. What is […]
Wednesday Writing Prompts #14: Turning the Tables
Who doesn’t love a good plot twist? We hope today’s prompts will inspire you to look at situations in your writing from a new angle and/or a different point of view, the key to surprising […]
Wednesday Writing Prompts #13: Infatuation
Infatuation: what does the word make you think of? Budding romance or sinister obsession?Today’s prompts are all inspired by infatuation and the different forms it can take. Your character goes out for dinner on a […]
Wednesday Writing Prompts #12: New Beginnings
Happy New Year from Prospect 331! In honor of saying a hearty goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021, today’s writing prompts are all about new beginnings. Take an old poem, story or journal entry […]
Wednesday Writing Prompts #11: Party Time
Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, traditionally the biggest “party night” of the year. With that in mind, today’s prompts focus on parties (remember those?). However you’re celebrating tomorrow, Happy New Year from Prospect 331! Write […]
Wednesday Writing Prompts #10: Snow Days
Here at Prospect 331, we’re dreaming of a white Christmas. Wherever you’re spending the holidays, and however you celebrate, we wish you joy, peace and inspiration. Happy Holidays! What if snow were made of something […]
Wednesday Writing Prompts #9: Holiday Gifts
It’s that time of year! Although the holidays will look a little different this year for a lot of us, some things stay the same. Today’s prompts focus on the tradition of holiday gift-giving and […]
3 Cool Word Processing Apps for Writers to Try Now
We all know behind every good writer is a fantastic editor. These word processing apps could never take your editor’s place, but they could certainly make the job easier. 1. Hemingway Editor Hemingway Editor is […]
Wednesday Writing Prompts #8: Splitsville
Last week we focused on relationships and marriage, so this week we’re going on the flip side. Today’s prompts are all about splitting up. Your character has to tell his parents he’s getting a divorce. […]
11 Book Box Sets for Every Reader on Your Gift List
Box sets make great holiday gifts. Here, we’ve curated a list of 11 sets to suit the varied tastes of bibliophiles young and old. Literary Lover’s Box Set Sapiens/Homo Deus Box Set The Neapolitan Novels […]