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Gertrude Press is a non-profit literary arts organization promoting the voices of q***r and allied writers and artists.

Are you intrigued by films and looking for a writing prompt this weekend? Then you are in luck.. try this one out!In a s...
29/06/2024

Are you intrigued by films and looking for a writing prompt this weekend? Then you are in luck.. try this one out!

In a small, tucked-away bookstore, a young writer discovers an old, leather-bound screenplay hidden amongst dusty volumes. The script, titled "Cinematic Echoes," seems to hold the key to a forgotten era of filmmaking. As they pore over its faded pages, they become increasingly captivated by the story it tells – a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of a bygone era.

Write a scene where the protagonist, an aspiring screenwriter with a deep appreciation for classic cinema, stumbles upon this hidden gem. Describe the moment of revelation as they realize the potential of the screenplay and the impact it could have on their own creative journey. What secrets does the script hold, and what mysteries surround its origins? Use evocative language to convey the sense of wonder and excitement as the protagonist embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind "Cinematic Echoes" and breathe new life into a forgotten masterpiece. 🍿

Lets take it back to the 70s with this throwback Thursday trivia fact! ⏪ In 1978, the landmark film 'La Cage aux Folles,...
27/06/2024

Lets take it back to the 70s with this throwback Thursday trivia fact! ⏪

In 1978, the landmark film 'La Cage aux Folles,' directed by Édouard Molinaro, was released, becoming one of the first mainstream films to portray gay characters in a positive light, paving the way for greater LGBTQ+ representation in cinema 🏳️‍🌈

Its the weekend! For this weeks writing prompt, we encourage you to reflect on this past week and to be in tune with you...
22/06/2024

Its the weekend! For this weeks writing prompt, we encourage you to reflect on this past week and to be in tune with your emotions.

Imagine a world where everyone's emotions are as visible as colors floating around them like auras. Write about a character who wakes up one day to find their emotions have disappeared, leaving them feeling strangely empty and - maybe - colorless.

Check out this out-of-this-world writing prompt to kickstart your weekend! 🛸 Write about a character who receives a myst...
15/06/2024

Check out this out-of-this-world writing prompt to kickstart your weekend! 🛸

Write about a character who receives a mysterious letter in the mail, inviting them to a masquerade ball at an abandoned mansion. Despite not knowing the sender, they decide to attend, only to discover that none of the other guests are human.

✨ Throwback Thursday ✨ Let's reflect on one of the biggest book-to-film movies EVER..In 1975, 'Jaws' became the first fi...
13/06/2024

✨ Throwback Thursday ✨
Let's reflect on one of the biggest book-to-film movies EVER..

In 1975, 'Jaws' became the first film to gross over $100 million at the box office, solidifying the summer blockbuster trend and forever changing the way movies were marketed and released.

Weekend writing prompt time!! Try this one out..Write a scene in which two characters, who have just met at a bustling P...
08/06/2024

Weekend writing prompt time!! Try this one out..

Write a scene in which two characters, who have just met at a bustling Pride parade, discover a shared love for a lesser-known q***r poet. Their connection deepens as they discuss the poet's work and its impact on their lives.

Sadness from 'Inside Out' reminds you that it's okay to cry over a finished book... or any book. 📚😢
23/05/2024

Sadness from 'Inside Out' reminds you that it's okay to cry over a finished book... or any book. 📚😢

It's Throwback Thursday! ⏪Can you remember the name of the song that Marry Poppins (1964) sings to the children to help ...
16/05/2024

It's Throwback Thursday! ⏪
Can you remember the name of the song that Marry Poppins (1964) sings to the children to help clean up their nursery?
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if you guessed "A Spoonful of Sugar," then you would be correct 🥣

Hope you have been enjoying your weekend... in case you are feeling a bit uninspired, here is a writing prompt to get th...
11/05/2024

Hope you have been enjoying your weekend... in case you are feeling a bit uninspired, here is a writing prompt to get those creative vibes in motion!

Your character wakes up to find themselves in a world where gravity works differently: objects float, people glide, and the ground seems to pull them in unexpected directions. How do they navigate this topsy-turvy world, and what adventures unfold as they try to find their way back home?

Happy Saturday! Try out this weekend writing prompt... ☀️ As Sunday morning arrives, a small-town café owner prepares to...
27/04/2024

Happy Saturday! Try out this weekend writing prompt... ☀️
As Sunday morning arrives, a small-town café owner prepares to open their doors for another week. Write about the familiar faces, unexpected encounters, and everyday joys and challenges they experience as they serve up coffee, pastries, and ... (ghosts, memories, poison tea?) to their loyal customers. 🫂

Today's book adapted to screen shoutout goes to... The Lorax!!Directed by Chris Renaud, the overall message in the film ...
19/04/2024

Today's book adapted to screen shoutout goes to... The Lorax!!
Directed by Chris Renaud, the overall message in the film depicts is about how each individual has the power to make a positive change in protecting our environment 🌳 Let's appreciate and take this message from the film as we carry on through the month of Earth appreciation 🌎

Looking for a little extra motivation today? Happy writing, and happy Thursday 😊
19/04/2024

Looking for a little extra motivation today? Happy writing, and happy Thursday 😊

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