120+ ‘Sun’ Writing Prompts
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Sun-drenched Memories
Create a narrative centering on a poignant memory indemnified by the vivid, warm glow of a summer sun.
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Dawn of Creation
Write about how you think the world was born from the perspective of Mother Nature.
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Guardians of the Earth
Write a short story about an Earth memory embodied as a character protecting its wonder.
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Chasing the Sun
Imagine that you could escape the January blues by going anywhere you wanted. Where would you go and why?
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Snowman’s Diary
Pen a diary entry from a snowman who has come to life, witnessing the world around him for the first time.
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Dying Sun
Write about a vampire who desires to experience the sun one last time before their eternal slumber.
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The Road to Humanity
Write about a vampire who embarks on a grueling path to regain his human nature.
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Sun’s Long Day
Write a journal entry as the sun, describing the different parts of the earth you’ve seen all day.
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Light Illuminated Shadows
Picture a city where during the day everything appears normal, but as night falls, the shadows come alive.
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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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Identifying Weather Impressions
Reflect and write about how different weather patterns affect your feelings and thoughts.
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Chlorophyll Chronicles
Design a comic strip that illustrates the role of chlorophyll in making leaves green and its absence in bringing the fall colors.
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Mystery of the November Night
Write a mystery story set against the backdrop of a chilling November twilight.
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Escape to the Sun
Describe a getaway to a tropical destination during December when the North is usually cold.
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A Summer Serenade
Describe the perfect summer evening, complete with a cool breeze and chirping insects.
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Basking in the Sun’s Glow
Describe a moment where you felt most connected to summer’s natural warmth.
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March Equinox Mystery
Weave a mystery where the resolution can only be revealed on the March Equinox.
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Sustainable Symphony
Compose a symphony inspired by earth’s natural processes like photosynthesis or the water cycle.
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Beach Hurdles
Write a humorous account of a family who has never gone to the beach before trying to set up an elaborate beach camp on a busy day.
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Stellar Saviour
Imagine a superhero who must leverage the unique characteristics of different planets and stars to fight villains.
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Sunny Conversations
Write a dialogue between the sun and Earth after their long, cold winter separation.
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Purgatory’s Playground
Weave a story around a group of friends who find themselves stuck in an abandoned amusement park that comes alive when the sun goes down.
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Garden’s Plentiful Bounty
Write about the sensory experience of a late-summer harvest in a family garden.
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Sunset Boat Mystery
Write about an evening boat ride on a sunny summer day that took a mysterious turn.
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Planetary Friendships
Write about the planets as if each one were your friend and had unique personalities.
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Journey Across the Universe
Imagine rocketing out of Earth and into the vast expanse of the universe. What does your journey look like?
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Blinded by Sunlight
Explore how a vampire might feel and survive in a world where they are forever denied the warmth and light of the sun.
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Ice Cream on the Beach
Envisage a story about a family from Northern Hemisphere spending Christmas in Australia, swapping snow for sun, presents under the Christmas tree for gifts under the beach umbrella.
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Sunset from a Child’s Perspective
Write about a summer sunset from a child’s perspective. What would they notice first? How would they react?
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The Ever-Changing Sky
Write about the evolution of a summer sunset, from the initial decline of the sun until complete darkness.
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A Message in the Sunset
Imagine that the patterns and colors of a summer sunset communicate a secret message. What is it trying to tell you?
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Canvas of Colors
Describe a summer sunset as if you were painting it. What colors would you use? Which brush strokes?
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Nature’s Palette
Describle the most beautiful sunrise or sunset you’ve experienced in a national park.
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Flare of the Sun
Imagine a vampire who has developed a sun-resistant serum that enables him to walk in daylight. What trials and difficulties would he face?
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Bottling Summer Sunshine
Consider the warmth and energy of summer sun penetrating through your skin and try to capture that feeling in words.
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Desert Mirage
You wake up stranded in the middle of a desert with only a day’s water supply and no sense of direction. Write about what you would do to survive and find civilization.
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Eternal Winter Night
Write about a place where winter and night are constants, and you’re on a journey to bring back the day.
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Eternal Sunlight
Describe the effects of living in a world where there’s always summer, and the sun never set.
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Embracing the First Sunbeam
Write about how you would feel and what you would do if you were the first person to meet the morning sun.
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A Day in the Sun, A Night in the Shadows
Write about a day in manic episode and a day in a depressive episode.
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Sun-Scorched Memories
Write about a memorable summer day from your past that was hot and unrelenting.
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Conversations with New Life
Write about the feeling of coming out of a winter’s rest and into the vibrant energy of spring.
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Mindful Morning Gratitude
Begin each day by writing about one thing you are thankful for that morning.
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Eternal Playground
Describe an idyllic town that at sunset becomes the playground of a group of ghostly children.
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Yearning for the Dawn
Craft a narrative about a vampire who yearns for something they no longer can have – daylight.
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Star-Studded Space Adventure
Write about an imaginary journey into space, complete with astronauts, aliens, and asteroids.
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Lost in the Corn Maze
Write a story about a character who enters a corn maze at a fall festival and can’t find their way out, even as the sun sets.
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Planet Discoveries
Select a planet from our solar system to research. Write about its features, distance from the sun, moons, and any other fun facts.
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Dancing in the Desert
Describe an adventure through the vast, hot deserts, surviving intense heat and navigational challenges.
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Photosynthesis Monologue
Write a monologue from a plant’s point of view about the process of photosynthesis during Earth Day.
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Sunrise Gifting
On Easter morning in your fictional land, inhabitants wake up to find a small gift from the ‘Sun King.’
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“Footsteps in the Foggy Night”
Write a short story about a character who starts hearing unexplained footsteps in the foggy nights.
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The Sinister Playground
Detail an event where a familiar playground transforms into a nightmarish landscape at dusk.
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Genie’s Apprentice
You’ve been appointed as an apprentice to an inept genie. He can’t get his magic right, and it’s up to you to fix his blunders.
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Vampire Vacation
Write a story about a vampire that decides to take a vacation and chooses the most inappropriate, sunlight-filled destinations.
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Vampire Dreams
You are searching for a magical item that can finally allow vampires to step out into daylight.
