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Literary Prospects Episode 3: Author Adele Myers

By Kelley Vick | March 2, 2022

In Episode 3 of Literary Prospects, we talk with debut author Adele Myers about her brand new book, The Tobacco Wives. Adele Myers grew up in Ashville, North Carolina, and has a journalism degree from […]

Literary Prospects Episode 2: Editor Alexandra Shelley

By Kelley Vick | December 15, 2021

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

By Kelley Vick | October 18, 2021

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

By Kelley Vick | January 27, 2021

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

By Kelley Vick | January 20, 2021

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

By Kelley Vick | January 13, 2021

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

By Kelley Vick | January 6, 2021

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

By Kelley Vick | December 30, 2020

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

By Kelley Vick | December 23, 2020

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

By Kelley Vick | December 16, 2020

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

By Kelley Vick | December 11, 2020

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

By Kelley Vick | December 9, 2020

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. […]

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