15+ ‘Anthropomorphism’ Writing Prompts
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Love in Latte Art
From the perspective of a barista’s art on a coffee foam, narrate a romance blossoming between two regular customers at a café on Valentine’s Day.
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Love Among Feathers
Write a story where a couple of birds are celebrating Valentine’s Day in their own unique way.
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Animal Antics
Find an image of animals behaving unusually and craft a story explaining what’s going on.
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Musical Instrument Adventure
Imagine your favorite musical instrument was your best friend – write about a day spent together.
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Animal Interpreter
You wake up one day and realize you can understand what animals are saying. Write a story about your experience.
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Life of a Paper Swan
Assume the role of one of Andersen’s paper swans from ‘The Brave Tin Soldier’. Narrate one day in its life.
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Whispering Wings
Imagine a conversation between two feathered friends migrating back home in spring.
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Socks with a Life of Their Own
Imagine your lost socks transform into tiny creatures every night. What mischief do they get up to?
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In a Library’s Eyes
Create a flash fiction piece where a library is the narrator, detailing the stories of its visitors.
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Guardian of the Woods
Write a story about a tree that has the ability to communicate with and care for the creatures of the woods.
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Mirror of Animal Monarchy
Write a fairy tale reflecting an animal kingdom which mimics human monarchy system.
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Pirate’s Parrot
From the perspective of the ship’s parrot, narrate your everyday experiences and your understanding of pirate life.
