89+ ‘Eye’ Writing Prompts
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Family Divides
Explore a situation where differences in opinion or lifestyle between you and your family have caused tension.
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Life as a Bird
Imagine what life would be like if you were a bird. Write about your daily adventures.
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Technological Time Capsule
You are tasked with creating a time capsule to be opened 500 years in the future. What items would you choose to represent our current relationship with technology?
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Bird’s Eye View
Write about your upcoming new year’s resolution from a different person’s perspective, maybe a family member or a close friend.
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Facades and Realities
Write about a character who builds up a false persona for the public eye but grapples with an entirely different reality within.
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Vanished in the Whiteout
Conceptualize a story around the sudden, inexplicable disappearances happening during harsh winter blizzards.
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Fall of the Starlight Empire
Write about the fall of a great intergalactic empire due to an unexpected enemy attack.
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Era of Impact
Write about a major historical event taking place in your hometown, with you as an eye witness.
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Orange Symphony
Describe the look of Autumn around you, focusing on the changing colors of the leaves.
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Seeing Beyond the Seen
Write a tale about an invisible superhero who can see other invisible entities.
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Bewitched Appearances
Design a world where physical appearance is not concrete, but can be changed with magic.
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The Enigmatic Leader
Pen a story about a charismatic political leader with a cult following who is speculated to be more than what meets the eye.
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Celebrating Art From A Child’s Eye
Write an appreciation piece for a childhood art project that you truly admire.
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An Eye-Opening Event
Use a memorable or transformative event from the past year to inspire a resolution for the coming year.
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Christmas Through Alien Eyes
Imagine extraterrestrial beings visiting earth during the Christmas season. How would they interpret this phenomenon?
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The Eye of the Hurricane
Envision being in the audience of Earth’s most destructive drama – the eye of a hurricane.
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Persona vs Position
Examine the distinction between a president as a person and as a political entity.
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Eye of the Storm
Imagine being stuck in the middle of a storm and describe your surroundings in great detail.
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Dragons in Modernity
To save its species from extinction, a dragon must learn to coexist with humans in a modern city.
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Nature’s Choir
Imagine being an early morning bird in spring, responsible for starting the ‘dawn chorus.’
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Eye of The Storm: Overcoming Big Hurdles
Reflect on a significant challenge you faced and overcame this year, and how this changed your outlook.
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The Oracle’s Eye
Narrate the tale of a crystal orb that shows its beholdere the truth they most need to see, but not always the one they want to.
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Springtime Styling Inspiration
Write about a springtime outfit inspired by your favorite Kardashian.
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The Abandoned Cabin
You stumble upon an old, abandoned cabin amidst a snowy landscape. What do you find inside?
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The Hidden Truth
Write a satirical piece about an undercover reporter who stumbles upon a secret within the overpriced, over-hyped world of avocado toast.
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Bug’s-Eye View
Write from the perspective of a bug. Describe the world as you see it and the adventures you have.
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Through the Holiday Markets
Write about a visit to a holiday market, painting a vivid picture of the sights, sounds, and experiences.
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The Phantom Portrait
Describe a spectral image that lingers in the subject of an ominously lifelike portrait.
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Dark Side Virtues
Write a story where a common perception is challenged – that the Galactic Empire is necessarily evil.
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Through the Lens of an Ant
Imagine an ordinary man suddenly waking up as an ant and experiencing the world from this tinier, but captivating perspective.
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Bodyguard Betrayal
Create an account of an experienced bodyguard who is framed for the murder of their high-profile client.
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In a Blink of an Eye
Write about a Cosmic event that occurs in the blink of an eye and is witnessed by one person.
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Secret Life of Scarecrows
Imagine what scarecrows do when no one is looking. Write a story about the secret life of scarecrows in the fall.
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Commoners and Gods
Explore a faction’s relationship with ordinary citizens, dwelling on the societal implications, public opinion, and the heroes’ perspectives.
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Living in the Eye of the Storm
Imagine living in a world where whirlwinds are a daily occurrence. What are the challenges, adaptations, and surprising benefits?
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Lessons from the Ocean
Create a short story about a reef fish who teaches a scuba diver about the importance of oceans and marine life.
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Bird’s Eye View
Write about Earth Day as seen from the perspective of a bird soaring high in the sky.
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The Eye Opener
Write about an experience that dramatically challenged your existing beliefs and prejudices.
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The Time-Slipping City
Describe a city that exists in dreams and slips through different times and dimensions.
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Haunted Island Mystery
You’ve arrived on a deserted island, rumored to be haunted – describe your nights there.
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The Mystery Mansion
Create a comprehensive and detailed outline of a mysterious mansion you’ve discovered.
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An Inside Look
Describe a situation from your life in excruciating detail, considering not just what it looked like, but how it felt emotionally.
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Observing March Weather
Write about the changing weather patterns in March and how they affect your daily life.
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The Velvet Black
Write a story where space explorers encounter an alien species that can only be perceived in complete darkness.
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Alphabet of Affection
Write an alphabetic acrostic poem, where each letter begins a new line expressing a different facet of love.
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From a Bird’s Eye View
Imagine you are a bird returning to a familiar area for spring. Write about your experiences.
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Reflections in Photography
Imagine taking a photograph of a rain shower, detail the elements of your perfect snapshot.
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Hearfelt Letters Unsent
Imagine finding a stack of unsent letters in the attic. Uncover their stories.
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Exposé on Hogwarts
Take the role of Rita Skeeter and pen a revealing exposé on mysteries and secrets of Hogwarts School.
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Beneath The Green and Silver
Delve into what it truly means to be a part of House Slytherin, beyond the stereotypes.
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Unexpected Love
Design a story where two fandom characters who are often at odds suddenly find themselves in a romantic relationship.
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Mapping Your Autobiography
Draw a map of significant events in your life, marking the key turning points.
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Eye on the Future
Write about the changes you envisage in your work-life balance in the next five years.
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Portrait of Influences
Write about five influential people in your life and how they have shaped your belief system or character traits.
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Documenting Non-Negotiables
List down things that you would not accept from others and observe if you allow those actions from yourself.
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Conversations with Your Future Self
Write a letter to five years future you. Ask questions, set future expectations, or just share your current feelings.
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Leadership in Despair: Powerful Figures & Their Navigations
Write about a significant political leader who faced depression.
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In the Eye of The Storm
Describe what an anxiety attack feels like to you. Detail the physical sensations, thoughts, and feelings.
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Bird’s Eye Observation
Write a daily account as a bird, observing the goings-on of a neighborhood from above.
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The Shadow Beings
Create a story about a race of shadow beings, invisible to the naked eye but can be seen in special mirrors.
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The View from Above
Imagine you’re an entity observing a fictional world from an aerial view. Outline the different landforms, activities, and transitions as you glaze over.
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Grocery Store Chronicles
Write about a typical trip to the grocery store, casting an observational eye on the people and items encountered.
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The Fall of Optimism
Imagine a utopian society that slowly descends into a dystopia. What instigates this transition?
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Under the Spotlight
Craft a story where a high-profile public figure falls in love with an ordinary person, struggling to keep their relationship out of the public eye.
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Cafe Chronicles
Describe a detailed and fictitious account of people’s lives based on observations from a coffee shop or cafe.
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Free-verse Visionary
Write a stream-of-consciousness style poem, focusing solely on expression rather than rhyme or rhythm.
