Being aesthetic is a new trend. But, what exactly is aesthetic? Depending on how you perceive aesthetics, it can have many meanings. For instance, it can simply be anything that brightens your soul or is a treat to the eyes. Or maybe something that fills you with joy and makes you feel a part of something great and unique. Or maybe it’s an act of appreciating beauty and cherishing it for what it is.
The meaning can be unique to the person experiencing it, but surely most people do find aesthetics pleasing and love to make it a part of their daily life. While you always have nature, seasons, culture, and whatnot at your disposal to live an aesthetic life, we have brought you some additional means to make your daily life activities more aesthetically pleasing, i.e., writing prompts.
These aesthetic Writing Prompts are a wonderful addition to your journaling ideas and a perfect solution to your creative block. These prompts will provide you with the needed inspiration to make your writing more creative and engaging. Before moving to the prompts, let’s have a look at why aesthetic Writing Prompts are useful.
Why aesthetic writing prompts?
Writing has always been a wonderful activity that has allowed individuals to share their thoughts and express their true selves. Aesthetic writing is no different. It is a mere medium to express their creative side and appreciate the beauty around us. Further, aesthetic Writing enables children to
- Perceive things from different perspectives and appreciate the different points of view.
- Spread their creative wings wide and explore the realms of writing that are new or unique to them.
- Incorporate vivid imagery in their writing, which is necessary to make the writing more appealing and connect with the readers
- Learn some figurative language and utilize it in their writing.
- Express their true thoughts and views and help kids connect with the deeper meanings of things.
Unique aesthetic writing prompts
Aesthetic writing is a wonderful creative expression activity and is useful for academics and otherwise. Some unique aesthetic Writing Prompts are-
1. Deep within the castle, someone plays a melodious tone on the century-old piano. The music floats throughout the rooms like a wind caressing the leaves on the trees.
2. The train moves unusually slowly allowing the passengers to enjoy the serene view of a waterfall hidden somewhere deep inside the forest. My thoughts wandered to a place far away.
3. An old rusted key, dangling from the key holder, just above the old fireplace, taunting me and testing me. The urge to take the key and open the locked door was almost irresistible.
4. The warmth of the sun does nothing to lessen the cold of the winters. High above in the mountains, the chilling wind threatens to grasp me in a tight hold. However, determined to reach my destination, I move with the purpose…..
5. Every raindrop that falls from the sky is a reminder of a lost moment. A drop fell on my cheek, taking me back to the time when…
6. The magical land, where the trees whisper, animals rule, and the wind carries the message from the faraway land. The myths of the abandoned land were….
7. The secret library, where knowledge is treasured, books are worshipped, and mysteries lie, is hidden inside the palace of….
8. The crackling of fire, waves crashing in the ocean outside, slow music, and a book about the legends of the forgotten land.
9. A warm cup of coffee and the smell of old letters keep me accompanied when even the moon disappears in the cloud and …..
10. They say spring represents growth but isn’t it also the reminder of hardship that everyone must face to feel that growth? Sipping my warm coffee on a fine spring evening, I ……
11. The smell of freshly bloomed flowers tickles my nose and the humming of insects reminds me of the spring and the endless possibilities it brings with it. The urge to capture the ….
12. On a warm summer night, I came across the forbidden wing of the campus that is believed to be locked for decades. Nearby, I heard the rustling of winds but it could also be from the locked wing where….
13. Sitting in an alcove, hidden from the outside world, I take out my colors and start to draw the world in front of me. The passing clouds, the children playing, and the birds flying somewhere high in the sky.
14. The shuffling of feet, soft music, dancing to the tune of the classical melody for hours, the ballerina shifted from one foot to another when the door to the practice room opened and….
15. The laughter floats from one room to another, signaling me the location of my friends huddled inside the room to surprise me. Only when I opened the door that I suspected my friends were in, I found…..
16. A sweet scent filled the room and tingled my nose. I locked the door behind me and wondered what the aroma was. Wandering, I went to the kitchen, only that…..
17. A day in an old castle where the wind carries the conversations and secrets are found lying everywhere, only if you look for them. I was in my room, getting ready for the day when I heard…..
18. Exploring the lanes of an old city, my friends and I came across an old and rusty bakery that smelled like freshly baked bread served with the best kind of cheese. We decided to visit it once and…
19. A day in Greece, where we witnessed the history of the impeccable city and explored the myriads of historical societies that preserve the roots of traditions for the generations to come.
20. The sun slowly rises, illuminating the whole world in its wake. I quickly prepared my breakfast and began to get ready for the most important day of my life.
21. A clock chiming in the distance, slow winds making the leaves rustle, and the aftermath of the thunderstorm, left a surreal peace that is calming yet gloomy.
22. Sweat trickled down my face and the sun was shining brightly high in the sky. The warm summer afternoon reminds me of good childhood days when summer afternoons were an excuse to play in the pool and enjoy the whole day away, however, now, it is more about….
23. While planting the flowers in my backyard, I noticed an old ring buried inside the soil. The ring looks familiar and fills me up with emotions unknown. I took the ring out and….
24. On a chilly winter night, my friends and I decided to bake a pizza and watch a movie. While our pizzas were almost ready and the movie was about to start, someone rang a doorbell….
25. Write about an old forgotten song you once heard in the generational old coffee shop near your school.
26. Walking barefoot in the garden, listening to soft music through headphones, a soft breeze caressing my face, and the stars twinkling in the sky above.
27. The painting on the wall of a broken building is gradually chipping away. A memoir of your childhood memories and the testament to the town’s history. Write how you planned to save the painting from vanishing.
28. Describe a trip to a faraway continent to meet a friend of yours. The long journey where excitement keeps you on top and new friends on the way makes your journey a lifetime experience.
29. Describe your first calligraphy experience, scheduled in a secluded library. The smell of the old papers and the feel of the ink spilling on them while you try to get your words correct.
30. Lost in the forest while finding a spot to camp, your friends and you came across a hidden Lake with shining water and fireflies brightening the sky with their surreal charm.
31. A beautiful rose garden hidden in the back of an abandoned and broken building in the secluded area of the town. Describe a day in the garden and a tour of the remains of the house.
32. The sun slowly sets at the horizon, leaving a hue of a plethora of colors on the ocean waves. I was sitting on the beach witnessing the serene view when suddenly I noticed a capped bottle with a letter inside it.
33. A hundred-year-old tree in your nearby locality, where all your childhood days have been spent. Playing around that tree, climbing it, hiding inside its trunk, and whatnot. Now the tree is dying and it’s a sad goodbye to it.
34. A once lush green tree is rapidly losing its leaves signaling the arrival of autumn. The season of learning and preparing oneself for the future ahead.
35. The masquerade mask party at high school will begin at midnight in the least visited wing of the campus. My friends and I were humming with excitement and making our way to the party to experience a night of memories, fun, and laughter.
36. On a warm summer night, a magic show was organized in your town where magicians from faraway lands will come to showcase their magic and take you to the magical world with them.
37. Hair messy due to the wind, laughter floating ahead of us, indie music blasting the speaker, and a journey with no destination. A road trip with friends is a reminder of great friendship and warmth.
38. Moonlight enters through the window pane and illuminates the smallest section of the library. Lost in your book you noticed the beauty of the moon and enjoyed the tragic story of two friends.
39. An old bookshop with an owner who seems to know more than he should and see more than a person can see in his entire life. A place filled with classics and rare books and the knowledge of everything a person desires to gain.
40. A beautiful orange cat loudly meows on my window, demanding my attention. I opened my window only to find a paper clutched in its claws.
41. A beautiful day when you decided to capture the hidden gems in the town you are visiting as a part of your school project. Describe how a simple shoot day becomes a lesson for a lifetime.
42. Papers were cluttered everywhere on the table, ink spilling on some of them, and I quickly wrote my literary assignment. A story of two lost stars who are destined to meet in the lost abyss of myths.
43. Looking for an old cardboard box in the storeroom at my house, I stumbled upon an old photobook of my parents. Sunlight was entering the room from the small window when I sat down on the floor and decided to view the book, covered in dust.
44. A slow summer morning, where you are sipping your favorite beverage and eating the pancakes you cooked for yourself. Opening a year-old letter from your parents you are reminded of them in a moment.
45. A sports academy that still believes swordsmanship is a sport everyone should know. Excited, you join the academy and upon visiting them, you marvel at the site of luxurious chandeliers adorning the ceiling and huge portraits decorating the walls, resembling the Victorian era.
46. The study table lamp blinks, disturbing you in your study session. You plug it in to charge and suddenly a small box falls from your table. Confused, you pick the box and remember your sibling sending it to you a month earlier.
47. Dried flowers adorn the journal and pastel colors fill the space making the book look like a fairy’s artwork. Describe your favorite journal artwork that reminds you of magic.
48. The rain has finally stopped after three days leaving everything wet and dirty in its wake. On your way back to your house, you have ruined your shoes completely and someone threw muddy water on you. A day where everything was perfect but weird.
49. A surprise planned by your friends that left you awestruck and emotional at the same time. A day filled with laughter and joy that is simply the best day of your life.
50. A cup of hot chocolate, a blanket, and a favorite book on a winter night when snow falls and Christmas lights illuminate the surroundings.
Wrapping up
Just like other forms of writing, aesthetic Writing is an awesome writing tool that can help children explore the hidden intricacies of writing and Excel in describing the rich and vivid details of the moment. These prompts can be used for journaling or kids can make up a story based on these prompts. Only ensure to include rich details and express emotions and thoughts while working on these prompts. It will help others connect better to your writing and feel what the writing and as the author you want to convey to the readers. So go ahead, pick a topic, and enjoy an Aesthetic writing session.
I am Sehjal Goel, a psychology student, and a writer. I am currently pursuing my Masters’s from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Child psychology has always fascinated me and I have a deep interest in learning about disabilities in children and spreading awareness regarding the same. My other areas of interest are neuropsychology and cognitive psychology. Connect me on Linkedin