68+ ‘Perspective-taking’ Writing Prompts
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A Day as an Adult
Write about a day when you took up an adult responsibility and how it made you feel.
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Evergreen Emotions
Write a poem from the perspective of the Christmas tree, decked out in lights and decorations.
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Deconstructing Flaws
Choose a character from a story who you found flawed or problematic and explain why.
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Matters of the Unseen
Imagine you have the power to become invisible at will, and describe a day in your life.
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A Conversation with a Hero
Imagine having a one-on-one conversation with someone you consider to be a hero. What would you ask them? What would they tell you?
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Artwork Adventures
Choose a famous painting and write a story from the perspective of a character in the painting.
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Traveling Back to the Past
If you could travel back in time, where in history would you go, who would you meet, and what would you do?
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Walk in Their Shoes
Think about a time when a friend was upset and write about how you think they felt.
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As Alien on Earth
You’re an alien who accidentally gets stranded on Earth. Chronicling your understanding of human behavior and your attempts to disguise yourself.
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Revising Relationships
Explore how relationships or friendships in your life might have changed if certain arguments or miscommunications had been revised.
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Endangered Species Diary
Select an endangered species and write a journal entry from its point of view.
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Thanksgiving From Another’s Perspective
Imagine celebrating Thanksgiving from a non-American’s perspective.
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Animal Kingdom Diaries
Pick an animal you find fascinating and write a diary entry from its perspective.
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Cat’s Perspective
Imagine you are your cat or a common house cat for a day. Write about your experiences from the cat’s point of view.
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The Day My Pet Spoke
Imagine that your pet could talk for a day. What would it say and what would you talk about?
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Inventive Invitation
Design and write an invitation for a fictional event, such as a gathering of storybook characters, or a meeting with aliens.
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Time Travel Tour
Choose a historical period and pretend you are a tour guide for time travellers. Write a journal entry about it.
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Imagery in Action
Describe a high-stakes, fast-paced scene (like a car chase, sports event, or a dance) using vivid imagery.
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The Declaration of an Ordinary Day
Imagine yourself as a kid on the day the Declaration of Independence was first read in public. How would your day have been different?
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Swapping Lives
What if one day, you woke up to discover you’re living your best friend’s life? Narrate that day.
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Analyzing Everyday Objects
Select a common object in your house and write about its story – how it arrived, the memories it holds, and how it makes you feel.
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Friendly Fool’s Day Ghost
Create a funny short story about a friendly ghost who loves to play pranks on April Fool’s Day.
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A Day in the Life of a Sandwich
Assume the role of your favorite sandwich. Detail a day in your life from the sandwich’s perspective.
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Converse with Inanimate Objects
Pick an inanimate object around you and imagine it could speak. Write a dialogue of your conversation.
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“A Day in the Life of a Raindrop”
Imagine you are a raindrop falling from the sky and describe your journey till you reach the ground.
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Whiskered Companions
Write about what you think a day in the life of your pet (or dream pet) would be like.
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Fictional Stress
Create a fictional character and narrate a stressful situation from their perspective.
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Embracing the Chill
Write a story about someone experiencing a crisp January morning for the first time.
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Letter to a Fairy-Tale Character
Choose a fairy-tale character and write a letter to them, asking advice or questions.
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Easter Bunny Chronicles
Create a story from the point of view of the Easter Bunny preparing for Easter.
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One Hundred Days
Imagine you are a “Fake One Hundred Dollar Bill” that got passed around your school. Chronicle your adventures and the interactions you have.
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Mutual Heroes
As a group, decide on a hero everyone likes then individually describe a day in the life of your shared hero.
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A Day as a Disney Character
Imagine you are your favorite Disney character for a day, describe what you would do.
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Marley’s Chains
Write a letter from Jacob Marley to Scrooge, delivering a strong cautionary message about the consequences of his actions
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A Day in the Life of a Pet
Write about a day in the life of a family pet from the pet’s perspective.
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The Tugboat’s Tale
Write a letter from the perspective of the tugboat telling its own personal story.
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Letters to My Younger Self
Write a letter to your past self, advising them about the experiences and lessons you have learned so far.
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Famous Historical Persona
Imagine you’re a well-known historical figure. Describe your persona, your accomplishments, and how you interact with your era.
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Secret Journal Keeper
Imagine you are a journal that has been used by different owners. Narrate your life and the secrets you hold.
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Silver Screen Reflection
Write a poem from the perspective of a movie character in a defining moment of their journey.
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Travel Reflections
Write about a place you have visited, what surprised you, and how it changed your perspectives.
