Exercise of Perspective

Write a scene from an animal’s perspective. What looks different from their perspective? Can the animal see that humans cannot?

Published Mar 24, 2020 2:46 PM EDT

Since we're all staying indoors, let's celebrate spring with a writing prompt.

Write a scene from an animal's perspective. What looks different from their perspective? Can the animal see that humans cannot?

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

Cassandra Lipp is managing editor of Writer's Digest. She is the author of Queen City Records, which tells the stories behind the indie record shops of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Her work has appeared in Greener Pastures, The Belladonna, Little Old Lady, Points in Case, and Ohio's Best Emerging Poets 2019. Follow her on Twitter @Cassie000000.