2703+ ‘Day’ Writing Prompts
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Under the Sea
Narrate a day from the viewpoint of a deep-sea creature seeing the human world for the first time.
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The Great Spaghetti Tree Mystery
Imagine you wake up one day to find a tree in your yard that bears spaghetti instead of fruit.
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Unplanned Voyage
Describe a normal day that suddenly flips when your character stumbles into a magical realm.
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Reversing Fortune
In a single day, your character, an underdog accustomed to struggles, wins the lottery.
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The Hidden Hero
Write about a faceless hero, someone in your everyday life whose small actions make a large difference.
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The Familiar Stranger
You catch yourself in the mirror one day, and your reflection possesses a life and will of its own.
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Juxtaposition Jolt
Write a story that begins with a mundane, everyday event, but ends with a startling plot twist.
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Time Traveler’s Journal
You have the ability to travel time, but can only observe. Write a journal entry from a day in your past, or a moment in the future.
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High School Hallways
Write a poem encapsulating the emotions, experiences, and sights associated within a school day.
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The Everyday Hero
Craft a poem that illustrates the heroism found in everyday life and showcases a person performing a small but meaningful act of kindness.
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Dawn to Dusk
Describe a day in your life from the moment you wake up to when you drift off to sleep.
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The Dance of Day and Night
Craft a poem that describes the transition from day to night as a slow, evocative dance.
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Using Words’ Stresses Naturally
Write a poem in iambic pentameter without using the common ‘thee’, ‘thou’ and ‘be’, instead bring in modern everyday speech.
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Carnival of Life
Write a poem that describes a day at the fair, using the rides, games, foods, and people as metaphors for different aspects of life.
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Polychromatic Personification
Create a poem that personifies your favorite color and describes its journey through a day.
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Backwards Day
Build a narrative around a day when everything happens in reverse, leading to a series of comic situations.
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Wedding Day Disaster
Chronicle an event where everything that could go wrong on a character’s wedding day, does.
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The Last Day of Light
Write about the day when one person recognizes that their society has turned into a dystopia.
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Fairy Tale in Modern Times
Select a classic fairy tale and reinterpret it in a contemporary setting.
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‘The Faceless Stalker’
Imagine your main character is being watched and followed by a faceless, unknown entity.
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Shifted Realm
Describe an ordinary person’s day-to-day life after they have been transported into a fantasy world.
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Magical Awakening
What if one day you woke up to discover you possess unimaginable magical abilities?
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Opposite Day on a Different Planet
How would an average day look like if you were living on a planet where day is night and night is day.
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Behind the Scenes
Descriptive narrative of an ordinary day at your job, highlighting the unseen or unacknowledged aspects.
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Unseen Heroes
Interview a worker from an underappreciated or often ignored profession, writing from their point of view.
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A Day in Their Shoes
Interview someone in a profession dramatically different from yours and write about their average day.
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Secrets of a Celebrity Bodyguard
Write about a day in the life of a celebrity bodyguard, detailing the unique experiences and challenges they face.
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Midnight Realization
Pen down an instance when you experienced an unexpected revelation or insight about life.
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Becoming a Sports Enthusiast
Describe how your love for sports developed and write about the first sport you got passionate about.
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Daily Simplicity
Discuss your minimalist lifestyle and how it contributes to your overall well-being.
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Power of a Purple Cow
Write about a day on a farm from the perspective of a farmer who just experienced the birth of a purple calf.
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Beyond the Pinstripes
Write a day-in-the-life story about a businessman or woman outside of their corporate environment.
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Philosophy in My Pocket
Define your personal philosophy in life. What do you believe in strongly? How does it guide your actions and decisions?
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Autumn Aesthetics
Describe a tranquil autumn day that gradually transitions into an unsettling nightmare.
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Vanishing Act
Imagine waking up one day and all the color has vanished. Describe how the world looks and feels without color.
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Lost at Sea
Imagine you are stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck. Describe your first day and the steps you take to survive.
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Rebirth of King Arthur
King Arthur wakes in modern times. Narrate his adventures as he tries to blend in.
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The Phantom Reflection
Imagine a scenario where one day, your protagonist wakes up to find their reflection in the mirror behaving independently.
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The Day I Grew Up
Imagine you woke up one morning and found yourself all grown up. Write about your day.
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Unexpected Hero
You’re an ordinary person who suddenly gets superhero powers. Describe your first day of being a superhero.
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Sequencing Serendipity
Imagine that the sequence of a usual day drastically changes. Mundane activities like brushing teeth, bathing and eating all happen in a completely random order. Write a story describing such a day.
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The Loneliest Astronaut
Imagine you are the last astronaut left in space. Describe a day in your life.
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Coming to Motherhood/Fatherhood
Write about the day when you first held your newborn child and how it radically changed your world.
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Whirlwind of a Wedding
Recall your wedding day, the swirl of emotions, the faces, the moments that made your day special.
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Simulacra and Simulation
Write about a day in a simulated universe. How would you differentiate between the simulation and reality?
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Shifted Shadows
What if your own shadow was a sentient being living in a parallel reality? Write about a day from its perspective.
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Character Immersion
If you could live a day in the life of any fictional movie or TV character, who would it be and why?
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Sidewalk Discoveries
Describe a usual walk around your neighborhood, focusing on new details or changes.
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Daily Routines Dissected
Paint a vivid picture of your everyday routine and explore its impact on your life.
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Inside the Mind of your Alter-ego
Write from the perspective of an alter-ego or different version of yourself.
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“Magical Powers”
Imagine you were granted one magical power for a day, write about how you would use it for those 5 minutes.
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The Birth of Civilization
Write a story about a day in the life of an individual living in one of the first Mesopotamian cities.
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Furry Companion Talks
Write a narrative in which your pet is the main character, going about its day, observing, and commenting on the world around it.
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Colorful Chronicles
Choose a color and write about your day as if everything around you was tinted in this hue.
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Juggling Roles
Write about a typical day in your life as a single parent, describing the various roles you play.
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Manifesting the Dream Family
Imagine your ideal family dynamic 10 years from now and write out a “day in the life”.
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Parenting Perspectives
Write from the perspective of a parent guiding their child through daily activities.
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Teachable Moments
Write about a lesson your parents taught you, formally or informally, that you still remember clearly.