Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
Chronicle the journey of a group of volunteers from different countries who join the war effort as ambulance drivers. Explore their reasons for joining, the camaraderie they develop, and the challenges they face in the war-torn landscapes.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 1
Depict the life of an aging Ottoman Empire official who is witnessing the decline of his country as the war drains its resources and morale. Write about his secret efforts to broker peace and the consequences he faces from both his government and family.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 1
Write about a forbidden romance between a promising young artist and the daughter of a noble during the Regency period. Detail their secret meetings and the tension between their different social standings, culminating in a decision that could alter both their lives drastically during an annual grand ball.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Regency
Imagine you are a scribe in the Maya civilization, tasked with recording an unprecedented astronomical event. Describe the preparations, the event itself, and its impact on your society, weaving in the Maya's advanced knowledge of astronomy and calendar systems.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Americas
A soldier finds an enemy’s diary after a battle in the trenches. Despite not understanding the language it's written in, he keeps it and tries to learn about the man through the sketches and symbols left behind. As the war progresses, he becomes obsessed with piecing together the life of the man he never met.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 1
In the early 1800s, a young maidservant in the bustling city of London inherits a diary from her late mistress, a woman of high society with many secrets. As she reads the diary, the servant decides to follow the maps and clues left within its pages, leading her on an adventure through the city's underbelly that challenges her perception of her own identity and her place in society.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
19th Century
Chronicle the life of a fictional character who was a servant in the household of the famous courtesan Madame du Barry during the reign of Louis XV. Highlight the struggles, the opulence of Versailles, and the political undercurrents leading up to the French Revolution from an insider's yet marginal perspective.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biographical
Set during the construction of the Parthenon, a skilled but humble sculptor is commissioned to create a masterpiece for the temple. Describe the artistic inspiration, the political intrigues, and the personal sacrifices involved in contributing to one of the most iconic landmarks of ancient Greece.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Greece
In pre-colonial West Africa, write a story about a young griot (storyteller) entrusted with a secret that could either bring peace or war to rival kingdoms. Explore how the griot navigates the political tensions, using the power of oral history and music.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
African
Set in the 18th-century Ottoman Empire, a young artisan from a small Anatolian village moves to Istanbul to seek work. There, he becomes a craftsman of astrolabes and other scientific instruments, eventually catching the eye of a sultan’s advisor. Explore his rise to prominence and the intrigue and danger of the royal court.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
18th Century
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