192+ ‘describe’ Writing Prompts
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Grief’s Anatomy
Describe the first time you experienced a significant loss and how that affected your emotions.
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Taste of Memory
Describe a food item or a dish that was part of your childhood, detailing the flavors, context, and the emotional strings attached.
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Childhood Home Discourse
Describe your childhood home as a character in your life story, allowing it to have its own personality and influence.
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Generational Journey
Describe the life and migration cycle of an animal that travels long distances during its lifetime.
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Master Chef Dream
Imagine you are a celebrated chef. Write about your signature dish and the process of creating it.
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Mastering the Game
Choose a sport or a game and describe what you imagine the journey to become a top player would be like.
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Pivotal Game Moments
Describe a moment in a sport or game that decisively changed the outcome, real or fictional.
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Unrequited Love
Describe a situation when you were deeply in love with someone who didn’t reciprocate.
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Sidewalk Discoveries
Describe a usual walk around your neighborhood, focusing on new details or changes.
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Facing Your Fears
Describe a fear that you have confronted, and discuss how the experience contributed to your personal growth.
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Lost and Found
Describe a time you felt lost, either metaphorically or literally, and how you found your way.
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Dreamscape Reality
Reflect on a dream that left a lasting impression on you and describe how it intersects with your waking life.
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Art, Life, and You
Choose a painting and describe how it mirrors an aspect of your life or personality.
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Sci-fi Sanctuary
Describe how you transform an everyday object into a haven for a tiny extraterrestrial creature.
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Parallel Universe Postcard
Imagine that you unknowingly stepped into a parallel universe. Write a postcard home describing what you see.
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Celebration of Personal Achievements
Write about a significant personal achievement, describe how you accomplished it and how it changed your life.
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The Mindful Minute
Describe in detail the sights, sounds, smells, sensations, and thoughts you experience during one mindful minute.
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In Conversation With My Reflection
Describe a surreal encounter of engaging in deep conversation with your reflection.
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Sustainable Living
Describe what steps you’re taking, or wish to take, towards living a more environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle.
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Lucid Dreams Exploration
Describe a lucid dream experience you’ve had and what it revealed to you about your mind’s capabilities.
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Recurrent Dream Elements
Think about elements, places or people that recur in your dreams, describe their features and speculate about why they might be recurring.
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My Dream Job
Describe in-depth about your dream job and what it would mean for you if you had the chance to do it.
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Future Fashions
Use your imagination to create a picture of what fashion trends might be popular in 50 years.
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Catharsis Through Writing
Describe an instance when writing has helped you confront or deal with a difficult emotion or situation.
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Culinary Tradition
Describe a family recipe that has been passed down through generations and the texture it adds to your family experience.
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Shared Sorrow
Describe a loss that deeply affected your family and how you collectively dealt with it.
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Familial Footprints
Write about a memorable family vacation or a hike that you embarked on together.
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The Family Footsteps
Describe who in your family had the biggest influence on your career aspirations and how.
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Family Job Traditions
Describe any family traditions related to careers and how these have influenced your personal career choices.
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Reflections on Heart Talks
Describe a heart-to-heart conversation you had with your parents that influenced your outlook or decisions significantly.
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Sibling Frenzy
Describe an experience or moment that perfectly captures the essence of growing up in a large family.
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Resilience in Hard Times
Write about a challenging time your family faced and how it brought you all closer.
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Cherished Family Recipe
Record a family recipe that brings you joy, and describe the memories associated with it.
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Legacy and Tradition
Describe a special tradition in your family and how it has shaped your cultural identity.
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Family in Wonderland
Picture your dream family as inhabitants of a fantasy world or a far-off future. Describe this world and your family’s role in it.
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Passing the Baton
Write about the inherited wisdom, skills, or traditions that hold a special significance in your family.
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Morning Routines and Rituals
Describe your everyday family’s morning routine, detailing both the mundane and the magical moments.
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Tapestry of Traditions
Describe a unique tradition, ritual or holiday in your family and its origin.
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Cultural Contests
Describe a time when your family hosted or participated in a friendly cultural competition like dancing or singing.
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Bake-Off Battle
Write about a time when your family organized a friendly cooking or baking competition.
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Chosen Family
Describe a relationship you have with someone who isn’t related to you by blood but feels like family.
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Legacy of Love&Discipline
Discuss a particular tradition in your family that aims to inculcate love and discipline amongst family members.
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Heartfelt Honors
Describe a family celebration where a member was recognized or honored and how it touched you.
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Portrait Of Affection
Describe a family member from an angle of love and appreciation, focusing on their traits that you deeply respect and are grateful for.
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Land of Origins
Travel back in time through your imagination and describe the place your ancestors once called home.
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Heritage and Traditions
Describe a family tradition that’s been passed on for generations and give a backstory as to how it originated.
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Parental Past
Describe the world your parents grew up in and how it’s different from the one you are growing up in.
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Sweetest Birthday Memory
Describe your most memorable birthday from your childhood, focusing on the emotions, people, gifts, and activities of that day.
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Culture and Traditions
Describe the customs, traditions, or cultural aspects that are significant in your family.