238+ ‘Description’ Writing Prompts
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Sunlight Symphony
Describe a day solely from sunrise to sunset, focusing entirely on how the sunlight changes your surroundings.
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Diving into Da Vinci
Imagine you’ve jumped into one of Leonardo da Vinci’s paintings; describe your experience.
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Children’s Excitement
Describe the parade from the perspective of a young child experiencing it for the first time.
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Discovering Earth’s Beauty
Write about a natural wonder you have visited, using detailed description to transport your readers.
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Quilt of Dreams
Describe a mysterious quilt that possesses the power to plunge anyone under its cover into dreams based on the quilt’s…
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Journey of a Gaelic Football
Write a story from the perspective of a Gaelic football, experiencing a high-intensity match.
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Fall Harvest
Write about your experience or a fictional character’s experience harvesting the fall fruits and vegetables.
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Breakfast to Bedtime
Describe your regular school day from the moment you wake up till you go to sleep.
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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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Show and Tell
Bring an object that is meaningful to you, create a drawing of it, and write a descriptive piece about the…
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The Serenade of Ocean Waves
Describe the journey of a wave from the middle of the ocean to a sandy shore.
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Self-Portrait
Write a detailed self-description, defining both your physical attributes and personal traits.
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Unexpected Christmas Carol
Draft a story about a Christmas caroler who suddenly shows up at your door, breaking the silence of a typically…
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Character Revelation Through Speech
Construct a short narrative where one character’s personality traits are unveiled only through their words.
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Twilight Reunion
Pen a tale about a long-awaited meeting between two individuals during a particularly breathtaking sunset.
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Write into the Void
Write a story without characters. Make the setting and environment the focal point.
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World Crafting
Write a description of a fantasy world, focusing on elements of nature, society, and magical elements.
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The Sound of Crisp Leaves
Write about hearing the sounds that define fall for you, whether it be leaves crunching underfoot or a rush of…
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Crystal Cavern Chronicle
Write about an unanticipated encounter with a vast, untouched, underground cavern filled with gleaming crystals.
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Censoring The Grisly
Show an act of violence from the perspective of an unwitting witness, without revealing the explicit details.
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Unexplored Trails
Imagine a summer mountain biking adventure, describe the scenery, the struggles and the accomplishment.
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November’s Visual Feast
Describe a November landscape of your choice in vivid detail, inviting readers to visualize it.
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Buntings and Dreamy Booths
Paint a written picture of a particularly stunning booth or stall at an outdoor festival.
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White Canvas Dreams
Imagine your small town or city blanketed in newly fallen snow. Describe what you choose to do on this day.
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Designing The Armor
Design your superhero’s costume with utmost detail. What does it look like, what is it made of, and what are…
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Stolen Glances, Shy Smiles
Craft a setting where the presence of love is subtle yet undeniable, narrating a story where the characters never explicitly…
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Shadowed Citadel
In a setting of medieval fantasy, flesh out a fortress darkened by ominous looming clouds and shrouded secrecy.
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Secret Identity
In a world where everyone has a criminal alter ego, write about a detective trying to uncover the true identity…
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The Abandoned Asylum Writing Prompt
Write a chilling tale of spending the night in an abandoned asylum, exploring its dark secrets.
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Destination Description
Choose a place you’ve visited (could be a park, your grandma’s house, a vacation spot) and write a descriptive letter…
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Abandoned City
Describe an abandoned city that your character must journey through on their adventure.
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Winter Wonderland
Write a story about waking up to find the world turned into a winter wonderland overnight.
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Flower Shop Conversations
Write about two people falling in love while attending a flower arrangement class.
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Egg-stroardinary Hideaway
Describe the ultimate creative and imaginative place where you would hide an Easter egg.
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The Ice-Cream Eating Dragon
Write a story about a dragon who loves ice-cream. What type of Ice-cream does he like? What happens when he…
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Frozen Solitude
Describe a scene where you are completely alone in a snowscape, focusing on sensory details.
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Formative Mentors
Write a detailed description of a mentor or teacher who has influenced you deeply.
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The Typical School Day
Write a detailed description of your typical school day from morning till afternoon.
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The Diary of a Pioneer
Write a series of diary entries from the perspective of a pioneer traveling west during the 19th-century American expansion.
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Menu Creation
Make a menu for your own dream restaurant; describe the dishes, the layout and style of your restaurant.
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Farm to Table: Winter Edition
Describe a meal you would create sourcing ingredients available in February from a local farmer’s market.
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Nature’s Palette
Describe the changing colors of nature during the shift from one season to another.
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Magical Doorway
Write a story about discovering a magical door in your home that leads somewhere incredible.
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Magical Adventures in the Forest
Imagine you’re in a picture of a lush forest and describe a magical adventure that unfolds.
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Lifelong Companions
Choose six words that best describe you right now and write about why you chose each word.
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Blizzard Betrayal
Pen a story about a criminal who escapes a maximum-security prison during a severe winter storm.
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October’s Culinary Inspiration
Write about cooking or baking an intricate fall recipe that you have never attempted before.
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Blossoming Visions
Describe the transformation of a particular setting or landscape from winter into spring.
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Echoes of History
Write about ancient ruins, artifacts or culturally significant sites you’ve encountered in national parks.
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Gumball Machine Fortune
Imagine a gumball machine at your local store starts delivering messages instead of gumballs.
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Rediscovering Gratitude
Consider a simple moment from your day-to-day life for which you feel grateful. Write a detailed description of that moment…
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Through the Eyes of a March Hare
Write a descriptive piece from the perspective of a March Hare. Describe your surroundings, your sense of the world.
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Tea Leaves Tell Tales
You visit a fabled fortune teller who reads your future in tea leaves. Describe the future predicted and how you…
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Paris in Spring: A Love Story
Write a fictional love story that unfolds during a Spring Break in Paris.
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Crafting the Excalibur
Write about forging the most legendary weapon of all time, detailing its unique attributes and powers.
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Frosty Reflections
Describe the sight of a pristine, snow-blanketed landscape from the warmth of your home.
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Dreamscape Doodles
Create a bizarre world with descriptions that match a doodle or abstract art you create.
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Travel Through Time
Imagine you have a time machine. Describe a journey to a past or future era, detailing the sights, sounds, and…
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Festival of Colors
Describe a day at the joyful Festival of Colors. How are the streets and people dressed up?
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Shapes and Structures
Write a description of your dream playhouse, detailing the shapes used in its construction.
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Sacred Rituals
Create a description of a sacred Iron Age ritual tied to the first rainfall of the year.
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Candy Land Chronicles
Put on your storytelling hat and take us to a land made entirely of candies! Describe what you see around,…
