1710+ Category: Monthly Writing Prompts
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The Migratory Return
Chronicle the return of migratory birds to your region in April, detailing their journey.
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The Circle of Life
Describe the awakening of nature and its inhabitants in April, after the harsh wintry months.
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April Showers, Wildlife Blossoms
Write about how the animals in your vicinity react to April showers.
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Birdsong Breakfast
Based on your observations or imagination, write about the different birds returning to your region in April and their morning…
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Heart of Winter
Write a short narrative centered on a crucial event that takes place in the heart of a February snowstorm.
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Surprises in a Leap Year
Imagine February had an extra day, ‘Leap Day’, and write about what you would do with this additional time.
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Thawing Creativity
Describe the moment in February where winter starts to thaw and the first hints of spring show.
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Frightful Requests
Write a letter to a mythical creature asking them to attend your Halloween party.
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Changing Seasons
Draft a letter to a friend or loved one discussing how season transitions, specifically autumn, impact your emotions and daily…
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October Ghosts
Compose a letter to a figure from your past who has significantly influenced your present.
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Autumn Harvest Reflections
Pen a letter to yourself discussing how the fall harvest season parallels events in your own life.
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Snowbound Serenity
Create a descriptive piece around the tranquil experience of looking out the window on a snowy morning.
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Icebreaker
Write about a scenario where two strangers are stuck in a ski-lift together and forced to make conversation.
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Snowy Whispers
Write a short story about a secret conversation between two snowflakes right before they touch the ground.
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Snow-Painted Memories
Experiment with a narrative where memory is represented as snow – covering everything with an ethereal beauty.
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Northern Lights Phenomenon
Describe the experience of witnessing the Northern Lights for the first time.
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The Winter Feast
Write a festive scene where winter animals come together to celebrate a successful winter.
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Hibernate or Adapt
Explore the dilemma of an animal deciding whether to hibernate or adapt to the winter months.
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Underneath the White Cloak
Describe a day in the life of an animal coping with a deep layer of snow.
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Surviving the Blizzard
Engage in a creative writing exercise imagining getting stuck in a winter storm while trekking and how you survive.
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Chasing Frozen Goals
Write about training for a winter sport and the challenges you had to overcome.
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Lush Solstice
Imagine a version of Earth where Winter Solstice instead ushers in a wave of intense plant growth overnight.
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A Poem to Battle the Darkness
Compose a poem that speaks to your feelings, experiences and perspective on the longest night of the year.
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Fire Bearer
Invent a story about a character whose job is to keep a fire burning through the entire Winter Solstice night.
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Solstice Solitude
Describe what you would do if you had the entire longest night of the year completely to yourself.
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Snowflake’s Dance
Describe in detail a tranquil snowfall, focusing on the individual snowflakes and the silence that accompanies their descent.
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The Spirit of Giving
Narrate a story about a selfless act of giving or kindness during winter holidays. Unfold the story from either a…
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A Snowflake’s Perspective
Write a tale from the perspective of a snowflake falling on Christmas Eve. Incorporate aspects of happiness, sorrow, hope, and…
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Profound Traditions
Explore a winter holiday tradition in your family that has deeper significance. Write about the roots of the tradition, how…
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Painting Winter with Words
Describe a day in the middle of winter without using any adjectives. Locate beauty and meaning inside the harsh austerity…
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Christmas Memories from Childhood
Write a detailed story about a specific Christmas from your past, allowing yourself to become immersed in the fond memories.
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Snowman’s Diary
Pen a diary entry from a snowman who has come to life, witnessing the world around him for the first…
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Fireside Stories
Imagine you’re huddled by a roaring fire while a snowstorm rages outside; what story would you tell to keep spirits…
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Comfort Food Chronicles
Describe your favorite winter comfort food, its preparation, and why you love it.
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The April Blooms Dance
Describe observing the lifecycle of flowers blooming in April from your local park or garden.
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Birdsong Dawn
Write about waking up to the orchestra of bird songs bathing your early April morning.
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Reimagining Traditions
Write about one New Year tradition you want to change or introduce into your life.
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A Year in Review
Write an obituary for your past year, encapsulating the highlights, low points, and significant moments.
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Letter to My Future Self
Pen a letter to your future self, one year from now, talking about your hopes, fears, and expectations for the…
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Resolutions Revisited
Reflect on your past years’ resolutions and assess how well you did in keeping them.
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New Year, New Me
Write about one major change that you desire to make for self-improvement in the coming new year.
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Unrequited Valentine
Immerse yourself in the shoes of a person who is in love with someone who doesn’t reciprocate their feelings.
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Less-Than-Perfect Valentine’s Day
Write about a Valentine’s Day gone wrong and discuss your attempts to salvage the situation.
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The Valentine’s Day Fight
Narrate a fictional Valentine’s Day argument with your partner and explore how you would resolve it.
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Lost Love Rediscovery
Re-encounter an old love and describe how you both have changed since your relationship.
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Valentine’s Love Letter
Compose a heartfelt love letter to your significant other or a potential love interest, full of your deepest feelings.
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Holiday Hero
Craft a heroic tale around a character who saves a December holiday event from disaster due to unexpected weather.
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Rekindling Warmth
Imagine a heartfelt December story where the cold outside contrasts with the warmth being built inside.
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The Great December Freeze
Write a story set during an exceptionally cold December, where the harsh weather has triggered dramatic events.
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Lost and Found on Christmas Morning
Write a story about finding a long-lost item while unwrapping gifts on Christmas morning.
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Letter to the North
Write a story about a child who discovers a letter from Santa on Christmas morning.
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A Christmas Awakening
Narrate an account of Christmas morning from your Christmas tree’s perspective.
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Traditions Altered
Retell your family’s traditional Christmas morning but with a significant change that alters the course of the day.
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Unexpected Gift Exchange
Write a story about waking up on Christmas morning to find all your anticipated gifts replaced by unexpected ones.
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Veil of Halloween
Design a compelling narrative where something magical or unexpected happens on Halloween night.
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Bountiful Harvest Chronicles
Write a diary entry of a person experiencing the harvest season in October.
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Crackling Bonfire Narratives
Craft a story that revolves around the warmth and stories a bonfire creates.
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Whispers of All Hallows’ Eve
Recount an unforgettable Halloween night, focusing on the emotions it brought forth and why it was significant.
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Solstice Silence
Describe the longest night of the year from the perspective of an animal or nature’s element.
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Elusive Wish List
You are the only person who knows where everyone’s lost wish lists end up – tell their stories.
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Unseen Santa Claus
Imagine you are Santa Claus, what are your challenges and adventures on Christmas Eve?
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Unexpected White Christmas
Write about a time when you experienced snow for the first time or in a place where it usually doesn’t…