470+ ‘Winter’ Writing Prompts
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Winter Wonderland
Imagine you wake up to find your home transformed into a Winter Wonderland, describe what you see and do.
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Dialogue with a Winter Hare
Write a conversation between you and a winter hare in the depths of a snow-covered forest.
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Winter’s Promise
Write a letter to yourself, articulating what you hope to achieve by the end of the winter.
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Winter Wonderland
Describe a perfect winter day in February, utilizing all of your senses in the narrative.
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Winter Camping Expedition
Narrate your hypothetical experience of a winter camping trip in a snowy forest.
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The High Stakes Sledding Race
Imagine being a participant in an impromptu neighborhood sledding race; what would your experience be?
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Observing the Seasons
Write a journal entry describing the changes you observe outside when a season changes.
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Hibernation Preparation
Create a narrative of a family of animals preparing to hibernate on a fall farm.
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Winter Solitude
Create a piece of writing that explores the feeling of solitude that can often accompany the winter season.
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Preserving Autumn’s Bounty
Write about the process of preserving autumn’s bounty for the winter months.
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The Circle of Life
Describe the awakening of nature and its inhabitants in April, after the harsh wintry months.
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Heart of Winter
Write a short narrative centered on a crucial event that takes place in the heart of a February snowstorm.
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Thawing Creativity
Describe the moment in February where winter starts to thaw and the first hints of spring show.
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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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The Frozen Gravesite
Write a story about someone visiting a loved one’s gravesite during winter and attempting to make peace with their loss.
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Snowstorm Farewell
Write about a couple who breaks up during a snowstorm, and how it reflects their relationship.
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The Northern Light Show
Imagine the story behind the beautiful display of Northern Lights in a Winter Wonderland.
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Snow Boy and the Lost Sparrow
Craft a heartwarming story about a kind-hearted Snow Boy meeting a lost sparrow and helping it survive the winter.
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The Winter Feast
Write a festive scene where winter animals come together to celebrate a successful winter.
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Hibernate or Adapt
Explore the dilemma of an animal deciding whether to hibernate or adapt to the winter months.
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Underneath the White Cloak
Describe a day in the life of an animal coping with a deep layer of snow.
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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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Snowbound Chic
Describe your ideal winter outfit, considering not only appearance but also function.
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Surviving the Blizzard
Engage in a creative writing exercise imagining getting stuck in a winter storm while trekking and how you survive.
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Chasing Frozen Goals
Write about training for a winter sport and the challenges you had to overcome.
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Reflections on the Past Year
Write a personal reflection on the year that has passed, using the Winter Solstice as a metaphor.
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Lush Solstice
Imagine a version of Earth where Winter Solstice instead ushers in a wave of intense plant growth overnight.
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A Poem to Battle the Darkness
Compose a poem that speaks to your feelings, experiences and perspective on the longest night of the year.
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Fire Bearer
Invent a story about a character whose job is to keep a fire burning through the entire Winter Solstice night.
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Celestial Celebration
Create a culture that celebrates the winter solstice in a unique way revolving around an astronomical tradition.
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Journey to the North Star
Write a story where your character embarks on a journey guided by the North Star during the winter solstice.
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Gifts From the Cosmos
Imagine an unprecedented astronomical event happening on the night of the Winter Solstice. What happens and how does it affect your protagonist?
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Sunset and Sunrise Contemplations
Write a story about someone who witnesses both the sunset of the shortest day, and sunrise of the longest night.
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Everlasting Winter Night
Narrate a tale around an enchantment that sends a small town into an eternal winter night.
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Icebound Entity
Investigate a scenario in which people are being possessed by an otherworldly entity trapped in a block of ancient winter ice.
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Winter’s Haunting Frost
Write a story about a haunted house where paranormal activities intensify with the cold of winter.
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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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Snowfall Specters
Write a tale about supernatural experiences in a small town during a relentless winter.
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Frozen in Time
Write a poem illustrating a frozen landscape, and unravel the metaphors housed within it.
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Winter Sports Worldwide
Investigate the cultural significance of winter sports in different regions around the world.
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The Nordic Way of Life
Write about how the Nordic people adapt their lifestyle to cope with harsh winter conditions.
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The Spirit of Giving
Narrate a story about a selfless act of giving or kindness during winter holidays. Unfold the story from either a giver, receiver, or an observer’s perspective.
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Profound Traditions
Explore a winter holiday tradition in your family that has deeper significance. Write about the roots of the tradition, how it has evolved over the years, and what makes it special.
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Painting Winter with Words
Describe a day in the middle of winter without using any adjectives. Locate beauty and meaning inside the harsh austerity of the season.
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Comfort Food Chronicles
Describe your favorite winter comfort food, its preparation, and why you love it.
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The Winterlake’s Tale
Create a story around a winter campfire, where the frozen lake nearby is rumoured to be the haunting ground of a sunken ghost ship.
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The Frostbite Phantom
Write a chilling tale about a spectral entity that haunts a winter mountain camp, only making its presence felt when the temperature drops below a certain point.
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Frozen Fear
Write a story about someone who gets lost during a furious winter snowstorm, and happens upon a seemingly abandoned winter camp.
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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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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?
