Prompt to Page

Each month, a JCPL librarian interviews a published writer about their favorite writing prompt. Whether you’re just getting started or have written for years, you’ll find ideas and advice to inspire you and help you become a better writer.

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Music Credit

Our theme music is by Archipelago, an all-instrumental musical collaboration between three Lexington-based university professors and musicians from all across the American South. Listen to “Songs from Quarantine: Volume 1” and “Songs from Quarantine: Volume 2.”

Prompt to Page with Bryce Oquaye

Published September 18, 2023

On this month's Prompt to Page podcast, we talk to illustrator, comic artist, writer, and animator Bryce Oquaye.

Prompt to Page with David Arnold

Published August 21, 2023

For the August episode of the Prompt to Page writing podcast, we talk to New York Times bestselling author David Arnold.

Prompt to Page with Ashley Blooms

Published July 17, 2023

On this month's episode of the Prompt to Page writing podcast, we talk to Ashley Blooms, author of "Where I Can't Follow."

Prompt to Page with Elizabeth Kilcoyne

Published June 20, 2023

On this month's Prompt to Page writing podcast, we talk to Elizabeth Kilcoyne, author of Wake the Bones.

Prompt to Page with Angela Jackson-Brown

Published May 15, 2023

On this episode of the Prompt to Page writing podcast, we talk to novelist, poet, and playwright Angela Jackson-Brown.

Prompt to Page with LeTonia Jones

Published April 17, 2023

On this month's Prompt to Page podcast, we talk to LeTonia Jones, author of "Black Girl at the Intersection."

Prompt to Page with Danni Quintos

Published March 20, 2023

On this month's Prompt to Page writing podcast, we talk to poet Danni Quintos, author of Two Brown Dots.

Prompt to Page with Andrew Shaffer

Published February 21, 2023

On this month's Prompt to Page podcast, we talk to New York Times bestselling author Andrew Shaffer.

Prompt to Page with Marcia Thornton Jones

Published January 17, 2023

On this month's Prompt to Page podcast, children's book author Marcia Thornton Jones shares writing prompts that will empower you to write with purpose and connection.

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