Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
Set in London during WW1, tell the story of two childhood friends who find themselves on opposing sides of a protest, one supporting the war and the other vehemently against it. Explore how their differing views test the limits of their friendship, as the impact of the war grows closer to home.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 1
In late 19th-century England, pen a tale about a middle-class family who receives an unexpected inheritance that allows them to enter the ranks of the aristocracy. Explore the struggles they face as they learn to navigate the complex social hierarchies and the secrets they uncover within their new community.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
19th Century
Your protagonist is a midwife who not only has to battle the plague but also the superstitions and fears of the villagers who believe her medicines could be witchcraft. Dive into the dynamics of the village, medieval medicine, and human emotion in times of crisis.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
European
Set against the backdrop of Renaissance Italy, a young female artist poses as a man to apprentice with a famous painter. Explore her journey, filled with art, forbidden love, and the quest for personal identity amidst the restrictive social norms of the time.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
European
In 1719, a shipwreck off the coast of Scotland throws together an unlikely pair: a Scottish merchant destined for the American colonies and a mysterious woman fleeing persecution in Scandinavia. Stranded in the harsh Highlands, they must rely on each other to survive. Detail their evolving relationship, the secrets they uncover, and the historical backdrop of a turbulent Europe.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
18th Century
During the tense days of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a young diplomat finds themselves accidentally entangled in backdoor negotiations. Create a story where each decision made by this diplomat could alter the course of history, exploring the psychological and emotional pressures in the world of international politics during the Cold War.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
20th Century
Set during the construction of the Pyramids of Giza, follow a young apprentice architect who discovers an ancient papyrus containing prophecies. Explore how these prophecies start to come true in unsettling ways as the pyramids rise, and how this young apprentice handles the knowledge of what might lie ahead for Egypt.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Egypt
Describe a day in the life of a nurse working in a makeshift hospital near a major Civil War battlefield. Detail her daily challenges, the soldiers she encounters, and a particular moment that changes her outlook on the war.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Civil War
Describe the secret meeting of several key women from different colonies who band together to support the war effort in their own unique way. Explore their covert operations, the risk of discovery, and the impact of their actions on the war's outcome.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
American Revolution
Write a story from the perspective of a young servant in the household of a famous historical figure, during a pivotal moment in history. Detail the daily tasks, the secrets overheard, and the personal moments that reveal the figure's character.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biographical
Tell your story ✍️📚Captivate readers 😍Start earning 💸🤑💳Tell your story ✍️📚with Chapterly.
Get 2 weeks free, then pay as little as $9.99/mo. No commitments. Cancel anytime.