Nature Writing Prompts
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STORY STARTER
Create a story where a celestial being embarks on a daily journey across the sky to deliver light to the world.
Consider the mythology behind this, and if you want to follow a known deity or create your own character with unique motivations.
STORY STARTER
In a world where the ocean is considered a terrifying, prohibited place, describe your characterâs first experience of going in the sea.
Why do they have to, and how do they feel about it?
POEM STARTER
Using twelve stanzas, write a poem about each month of the year.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Write a descriptive paragraph about what you think should be considered the 8th wonder of the world.
POEM STARTER
Submitted by Blossoming Flower
Ice Skating
Write a poem which could have this as the title. Consider that it might not literally be about ice-skating.
POEM STARTER
Write a villanelle about something that has been abandoned.
The villanelle is a type of poem characterised by its repeating lines and ABA rhyme scheme which create a lyrical effect. There are a number of other rules for a full villanelle if you wish to incorporate them.
VISUAL PROMPT
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Create a story about some strange items found washed up in the tide.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Submitted by Petit-Mythe
Describe someone walking through a field. Something important happened there - try not to reveal it until the very end.
STORY STARTER
Warmth in the Ice
Write a story, poem, descriptive passage, or short scene, which uses this theme.
POEM STARTER
Donât let yourself float away to the moon, or youâll miss the flowers under your feet that bloom.
Write a poem which incorporates this line.
POEM STARTER
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'The sun grew weary of seeing men squander its light'
Use this sentence in a poem or short story. What themes could you explore with this idea?
POEM STARTER
With the night comes darkness, but also stars.
Write a poem inspired by, or containing this line.