13+ ‘smells’ Writing Prompts
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Local Delights
Describe in vivid detail a local food market or festival that you experienced in your community.
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Tourist in Your Own Town
Take on the mindset of a tourist and describe your town, city, or neighborhood as if you’re seeing it for the first time.
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Fleeting Fragrances
Describe a particular fragrance or smell that transports you back to a specific time or place in your past.
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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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Savoring Scintillating Sceneries
Write about the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen, real or imagined, and how it affects your sensibilities.
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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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Familial Footprints
Write about a memorable family vacation or a hike that you embarked on together.
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Sunday Suppers
Narrate a typical Sunday supper with your family, taking note of the atmosphere, conversations, and shared bonds.
