Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
Tell a story about an enslaved African American who gets entangled in the revolutionary conflict, seeing it as a path to freedom. Highlight their internal struggles, encounters with historical figures, and participation in significant battles.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
American Revolution
Write a story set in a small Regency town where a mysterious newcomer arrives, claiming to be the rightful heir to a deserted manor. The townspeople are torn between supporting the charismatic stranger or the family that has long governed the town. Your main character is tasked with uncovering the truth.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Regency
Develop a narrative centered around the civil rights movement in the 1960s United States, seen through the eyes of an elderly African American couple witnessing the changes from the front porch of their Mississippi home. Dive into their past struggles for equality, their hopes for the future, and their complex feelings as events unfold nationally and in their own community.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
20th Century
Imagine the life of a Roman soldier stationed in distant Britannia. Explore his adaptation to local customs, the conflicts he faces with both the natives and his own comrades, and a forbidden romance that alters his fate.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome
Set your story in a remote British village in the early 1700s. The village is abuzz when a mysterious stranger arrives, claiming to be researching for the King. As villagers begin to suspect his motives, delve into themes of trust, tradition, and the fear of the unknown.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
British
Imagine a small village in the French countryside during the 1840s, where a mysterious old woman who claims to be a retired Parisian actress moves into a rundown chateau. Through her interactions with the villagers, reveal her true history and the series of events that led her to this secluded life.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
19th Century
Imagine you are a journalist embedded within the Pacific Theater during World War II. Craft a story around a particularly harrowing battle you are reporting on, exploring the bonds formed between soldiers and the personal stories they share with you in quiet moments.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 2
Set your story in Australia during the early 20th century, focusing on the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Follow a character who is an engineer from England brought over to oversee the project, detailing the technological challenges, the interactions with the local workforce, and personal conflicts arising from cultural differences.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Australian & Oceanian
Write a story from the perspective of a loyal servant in the household of a famous historical figure. Explore the intimate moments of daily life, challenges, and the secrets they may have witnessed about this figure, grounding your narrative in a significant historical event.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biographical
As a member of the Maya civilization, you are an apprentice to a famous astronomer during a period of intense solar activity. Write about the implications this celestial phenomenon has on your society, particularly focusing on the religious, social, and architectural innovations that emerge as a result.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Americas
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