For Friday, August 8

From small towns to big cities, window displays hold a special allure. For this prompt, stand in front of a window display for 5 to 10 minutes, writing down notes on what you see, the display’s design, who its intended audience might be, and most importantly, your emotional response to it.

Later, expand your writing by responding to one of these questions (or one of your own.)

• What emotions does the window display bring up for you (or your character)? What does the window seem to promise?
• If you could own one thing in the window, what would it be and why?
• Imagine stealing one item in the window? Who would steal it? Why?
• Is this the kind of store where you normal shop? Why or why not? If not, write about walking inside for the first time. If so, write about passing it by.