238+ ‘Description’ Writing Prompts
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The Haunted Painting
Write a chilling tale about a haunted painting that comes alive at night, reenacting a historical event or tragic scene.
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Winter Festival of Lights
Imagine a fictional winter festival dedicated to light-themed art installations.
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Building Word Tower
Write about building a tower with your favorite words. How tall is the tower? What does it look like?
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Designing Dreams
You’ve been hired to design an amusement park. Describe what it looks like, the rides it has, and the fun surprises visitors will encounter.
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The Joy of Easter Meal
Write a sensory-rich description of preparing and/or enjoying a traditional Easter meal.
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Alien Visitors
Imagine if an alien landed in your backyard! Describe the alien and their spaceship, and write a story about what happens next.
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Frozen Fronds
Describe a walk through a frozen forest, paying special attention to the details of the icy flora.
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Whispers of the Wind
Write a story where the wind can talk and share all the secrets it has seen and heard.
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Fantastic Beasts in My Backyard
Create a tale about discovering a magical creature in your backyard and the unique experiences you share.
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Savoring the Memory
Craft a detailed and sensory description of the most spectacular meal you have ever had.
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Journey to Candyland
Imagine a world where everything is made of candy and chocolate. What would your day in this world look like?
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Autumnal Equinox Elves
On November’s Autumnal Equinox, a group of elves emerge, marking the end of fall. Frame a story on the mission of these elves and their interaction with the human world.
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Harvest Time
Write about helping with a fall harvest or a time when you have picked apples, pumpkins, or other fall produce.
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Delicious Fall Treats
Describe a traditional Fall treat that you enjoy baking or eating during your vacation time.
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Sailing to New Lands
Imagine you are an explorer like Christopher Columbus, embarking on a voyage to discover a new world.
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Fading Photographs
Describe an old photograph as vividly as possible, bringing it to life with your words.
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Mouthful of Fear
Write about a protagonist who tastes their fears instead of simply experiencing them.
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Island Discovery
Create a story about finding an uninhabited tropical island and envisioning your unique paradise.
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Exploring the Unknown
Imagine you are the first person to set foot on a previously undiscovered island. What do you see?
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Shrink or Grow
What if you could shrink down to the size of an ant or grow as tall as a tower? Write down your adventure.
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Invisible Easter
What if on Easter morning, everything turned invisible, including your easter eggs? How would you find them?
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Festival Farewells
Write about the final night of Dia de las fallas, when all the sculptures are set ablaze.
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A Delicious Meal
Write about the most delicious meal you have ever eaten, and try to make the reader taste it just through your descriptions.
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Irish Myths and Legends
Write a detailed description of experiencing an Irish myth or legend in real-time.
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Winter’s Soft Blanket
Write about the transformation of a familiar landscape under a heavy snowfall.
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Enchanted Forest
Describe in detail a walk through an enchanted forest and what you would find there.
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River’s Journey
Trace the path of a river, from its origin in a small spring to its grand exit into the sea.
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Inventive Illustration
Create a detailed description of an imaginary creature or machine that exists in a world different from ours.
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Frost on the Windowpane
Describe an early January morning scene viewed through a frost-covered window.
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Scented Stories
Write a story based on a specific scent. Use it as a way to craft the sensory details of your narrative.
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Magical Creatures
Write a detailed description of an original fairy tale creature, including its abilities and habits.
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Whispers in the Woods
Design a hauntingly beautiful and dreaded forest rumored for its paranormal activities.
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The Ghost Town’s Tale
Conjure up a description of a haunted ghost town, once bustling with life and now abandoned.
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A Snapshot of a Life
Write a brief description of a character based only on the contents of their backpack or purse.
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Expanded Vs. Pointed Description
Write a story using detailed and elaborate descriptions, and then shave it down into a flash fiction utilizing pointed, impactful descriptions.
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First Christmas Magic
Describe your earliest memory of Christmas and the magical thoughts you had as a child.
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Journey to Candyland with Molly
Create a narrative where Molly, a young girl, discovers a pathway to the magical Candyland.
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The Great Dialogue Hustle
Write a short story where all forms of narrative and description are stripped away, leaving only dialogue.
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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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Mystical Mountain Climb
Narrate your experience scaling a mystical mountain that no one has ever climbed before.
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Mission to Mars
You’re an astronaut about to embark on the first manned mission to Mars. Describe your journey and the unexpected adventure that lies ahead.
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The Enchanted Tree House
Describe an adventure that begins when you find a hidden tree house in your backyard.
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The Mysterious Mansion
You have just inherited an old mansion from a distant relative. What mysterious adventures await you in its secret rooms and hidden passages?
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Jungle Explorer
Imagine if you were an explorer into an uncharted jungle. What adventures would you have?
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Fantasy Treehouse
Write about your ideal treehouse. How would you decorate it? What unique features would it have?
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Crossing Paths with the Kraken
Your ship crosses paths with the terrifying sea monster, the Kraken. Explain what happens.
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Lyrical Pilgrimage
Pen a lyrical poem detailing a journey through different regions in the world of Pokemon.
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Epic Pokemon Battle Narration
Write about a legendary pokemon battle from the perspective of a spectator.
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Gym Leader’s Favorite
Imagine you are a gym leader and choose your signature Pokémon. Write a Poédex entry that reflects your bond and shared strategy in battles.
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Creature Creation Challenge
Imagine and describe a brand-new magical creature that has never been seen in the Harry Potter Universe.
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Eerie Object Encounter
Write a detailed description of an encounter with a seemingly mundane object that holds an eerie significance.
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Episodic Echoes
Write an episode for a fanfic series, including a brief overview of previous episodes.
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Indulging in Self-Care Rituals
Record a description of your most cherished self-care routine and why it feels special to you.
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Soulmate Speculation
Write about what you believe makes someone a soulmate.
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Mirror in the Words
Write a detailed physical and emotional self-description as if you were encountering yourself for the first time on the street.
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Visionary Blueprint
Write an elaborate description of the ‘ideal you’ across various spheres of life.
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Inspecting Identity
Describe yourself in 10 sentences. Afterward, reflect on how you feel about each description.
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Designing Company
Sketch a character or companion to keep you company, description and backstory included.