121+ ‘Window’ Writing Prompts
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Mood Spectrum
Write about your mood at the start of the day and at the end, detailing the potential causes for any…
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From Caterpillar to Butterfly
Compare who you were at the start of the year to who you are now, akin to a caterpillar transforming…
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Musings of a Pluviophile
Describe what you love about November rain from a perspective of a pluviophile (someone who loves rain).
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The Rainy Day Adventure
It’s a rainy day and you can’t play outside. While watching the raindrops race down the window, let your imagination…
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Rainbow Across my Window
Let your imagination soar as you create a St. Patrick’s Day inspired rainbow craft. What does this spectrum of colors…
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Traveling in a Spaceship
Imagine you are traveling in a spaceship. What would you see out of the window? Write a story about your…
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Through the Eyes of a Stranger
Describe a New Year’s Eve celebration that you stumbled upon or witnessed at an unexpected place or in an unexpected…
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Window of Opportunity
Imagine stumbling upon a literal window that can transport you to the beginning of any event. Write about where you…
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The Witch in the Window
Write about a neighborhood lady who’s speculated to be a witch and uses her powers for harming those who oppose…
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Snowbound Serenity
Create a descriptive piece around the tranquil experience of looking out the window on a snowy morning.
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Gone with the Snowflakes
Create a narrative about an old man watching the year’s first snowfall from his window and reminiscing over his lost…
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Window Shopping Wonder
Take a stroll along imaginary urban streets filled with high-end fashion boutiques, absorbed by the season’s latest winter collections.
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Silent Night’s Solitude
Reflect on the peaceful solitude of a quiet, cold Christmas night as viewed from your window.
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Winter Wildlife Habitat
Write about the activities of winter wildlife as seen from your window on a cold Christmas night.
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Holiday Travellers
Describe a scenario of late-night travelers as viewed from your window on a cold Christmas night.
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Santa’s Unexpected Visit
Imagine catching a glance of Santa Claus from your window on a cold Christmas night.
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Feasting Eyes on Decorations
Write about a neighborhood’s Christmas decorations as seen from your window on a cold Christmas night.
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Winter Wonderment
Describe the feeling of watching a snowstorm through your cottage window while holding a steamy mug of hot drink.
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Window Imprint
You see a child’s handprint on your frosty cottage window. Who is the child and what is their story?
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Comfort in Childhood Sounds
Recall sounds from your childhood that evoke comfort and warmth, and incorporate them into your inner sanctuary.
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Window to the Heart
Write a letter to a loved one expressing your feelings towards them, whether it’s love, anger, or confusion.
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Hidden behind Photoframes
Choose a family photograph and craft a narrative around it from your younger self’s perspective.
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Life Beyond Earth
Do you think there’s life on other planets? Why or why not? Write about what you believe these extraterrestrial beings…
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Unanswered Letters
Set in a time before modern technology, your protagonist discovers a box of unopened letters. Write an epistolary story exploring…
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Snowflake Symphony
Write a descriptive piece about snowflakes falling outside your window while you’re inside, sipping hot chocolate.
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Winter Wonderland
Write a story about waking up to find the world turned into a winter wonderland overnight.
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The World Through My Window
Describe the view from your childhood window and the stories it told you.
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Mirrored Worlds
Write a story where a character discovers their reflection in a mirror can talk and live an entirely different life.
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Future’s Window
Imagine you could see into the future, exactly 50 years from now. Describe what our planet looks like, based on…
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Rainy Day Reverie
Imagine sitting by the window on a rainy day, thinking about an important change you’re about to make in your…
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Recognizing Hidden Dangers
Write a tale about a character who saved the day by noticing a hidden danger at home.
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An Imaginary Window
Close your eyes and imagine a window that peers into any moment from your past. What do you see, and…
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Winter Reflections
Describe a moment of introspection as you sit by the window, watching the snow fall.
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Frosty Reflections
Describe the sight of a pristine, snow-blanketed landscape from the warmth of your home.
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Rediscovering Favorite Activities
Describe a favorite activity from your childhood and how it felt to participate.
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Crossroad Decisions
Write a story about a young person at a critical crossroad making a life-altering decision.
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Raindrops on My Windowpane
Write a self-reflective piece inspired by the view of a rainy day in March from your window.
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A Trip to Space
Draw a picture of a scene looking out of a spaceship window and write about what you’re seeing.
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Mystic Runes of Despair
Write about a runic inscription from folklore that when read aloud, opens a gateway to a world crawling with unspeakable…
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Shadow Shapes in Fall
Look out your window and describe the shadow shapes that the colorful autumn trees create on the ground.
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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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Dream Friend
Describe a friend from your dreams, real or imaginary, who would be your ideal companion.
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A Letter Never Sent
Craft a story revolving around a heartfelt letter written in the throes of passion, but never delivered to the intended…
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South American Spirit Animal
Describe the transformation of a young boy into his spirit animal in a South American indigenous tribe.
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Window into Past Virtues
Look back in time and write about a moment where you were proud of your actions because they represented your…
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Window to the Past
Write about a haunted house where each room is essentially a window to some past events of its former residents.
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The Last Leaf
Chronicle a day in your life from the perspective of the last leaf on a tree outside your window.
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Dream Analysis
Describe in detail a recurring dream that you’ve had and try to analyse it from a psychological perspective.
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Unboxing Old Letters
Find an old letter, school note or card from your childhood years and write about the feelings it evokes.
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Cyber Espionage
Construct a scenario where a top-secret government agency is embroiled in global cyber espionage.
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December Reflections
Reflect on the year gone by as you sit by the window on a chilly December night, hot cocoa in…
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Winter Wonderland Dreams
Imagine yourself waking up in a perfect winter scene outside your window; describe everything you see.
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Frost on the Windowpane
Describe an early January morning scene viewed through a frost-covered window.
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The Rear Window
Write a story where the main character, due to their circumstances, becomes a voyeur to an escalating incident.
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The Farewell
Compose a flash fiction piece where the plot centers on a farewell conversation between two characters.
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Window Weather-Gazing
Describe what you see and feel as you watch a harsh winter storm through your warm indoor window.
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Autumnal Atmosphere
Describe an evening set in Autumn, where you are indoors and looking out at the fall scenery.
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Frost-Covered Life
Write a story about the first day of January from the perspective of a frost fairy.
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Winged Guardian
Your character wakes to find a Gryphon perched outside their window. Why is it there and what happens next?
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Emotional Time Capsule
Write a letter to your future self communicating your current emotional state.
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Freedom or Death
Write about a captured African chief who refuses to submit to captivity and leads a revolt aboard the slave ship.
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Harsh Voyage
Write about a courageous enslaved boy’s daring attempt to free his fellow captives during a treacherous Atlantic crossing.
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Spectral Soliloquy
The ghost has the chance to communicate directly with the living for a brief time. Write about what it chooses…
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Farewell Letter
You uncover a letter in the attic of your haunted house. It’s a suicide note from the original owner.
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Window to Dreamland
Describe a passion that you haven’t yet pursued but would like to, and explore what’s holding you back.
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Room of One’s Own
Describe the room that represents your self-image. Details could include furniture, colors, room size, and even the view from the…
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Through My Window
Describe what you see outside your window and imagine a story for a stranger you see.
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Mapping Dark Thoughts
Write a descriptive narrative of a day in your life through the lens of depression.
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Dream Diary
Detail out any recurring dreams or nightmares you might have, and what you feel they may signify.
