Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
Transport your readers to the Philippines during the Spanish colonization. A young Filipino, striving to understand his identity amid oppressive foreign rule, becomes involved in the local resistance movement inspired by real historical figures of the time.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Asian
Set your story in Hiroshima just days before the dropping of the atomic bomb. Follow the life of a schoolteacher trying to maintain a semblance of normalcy for her students amidst the escalating conflict, unaware of the impending catastrophe.
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Historical Fiction
World War 2
In the waning days of World War II, a Japanese-American nurse, wrongly imprisoned in an internment camp, finds herself caring for a critically wounded German POW. Explore their evolving relationship as they share stories and confront their prejudices amidst the backdrop of war.
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Historical Fiction
World War 2
Create a tale about the construction and eventual fall of the Berlin Wall. Focus on a family divided by the wall, detailing their clandestine efforts to communicate and reunite, interweaving historical details with personal, emotional stakes.
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Historical Fiction
20th Century
Imagine you are a Mayan astrologer tasked with predicting an important celestial event that will decide the next ruler. Describe the rituals, calculations, and political intrigue that surround your duties, and how a seemingly small mistake could change the course of history.
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Historical Fiction
Ancient Americas
Imagine you are a convict on one of the first fleets arriving in Australia. Describe your perilous journey at sea and the first few months of settlement through a series of diary entries. Include your thoughts on the new environment, encounters with the native people, and the challenges of building a new life.
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Historical Fiction
Australian & Oceanian
Write a story about a young squire in medieval England who uncovers a secret plot against the king while serving in his first battle. His loyalty is tested as he decides between saving his family's honor and protecting the crown.
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Historical Fiction
Medieval
Write about the experience of an Indian servant working in the household of a powerful British family during the peak of the British Empire. Describe their journey of cultural assimilation, personal identity conflict, and the pursuit of personal freedom that unfolds during pivotal moments in British-Indian history.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
British
Write a story from the perspective of a young scribe in ancient Egypt who discovers a hidden scroll that could change the course of the construction of a new pyramid. What secrets does the scroll contain, and what risks will the scribe face to ensure the right people learn of its contents?
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Egypt
Imagine a southern plantation during the Civil War where an unlikely friendship forms between a Confederate soldier's daughter and an escaped slave hiding on the property. Detail their secret meetings, shared dreams, and the plan they devise to secure freedom.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Civil War
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