Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
Set in the backdrop of the 1848 Gold Rush, your narrative follows an intrepid Chinese immigrant who ventures to California in hopes of finding fortune. Detail their arduous journey across the Pacific, their confrontation with lawlessness in the mining camps, and their unlikely alliance with a Native American tribe.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
19th Century
Write a story set during the Black Death in medieval Europe. Your protagonist is a young apothecary’s apprentice who believes they have discovered a cure, but they must travel across the continent, through towns filled with fear and superstition, to prove it.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
European
Write a story set during the construction of the Great Wall of China. Include the perspective of a young soldier who's far from home, a local villager whose life is altered by the wall, and an elder who remembers the times before the wall’s construction.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Asian
In the bustling heart of 1850s Sydney, amidst the chaos of the gold rush, a young child from the local Indigenous tribe discovers a nugget of gold. Write about their decision to either hide this secret or share it with their tribe, exploring the consequences of their choice on their community and the encroaching European settlers.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Australian & Oceanian
Imagine a medieval monastery where a young monk discovers an ancient text that challenges the foundations of their faith and knowledge of the world. As they delve deeper, they attract the suspicion and ire of the monastery’s elders. Describe their struggle to pursue truth while navigating the dangers of forbidden knowledge.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Medieval
Create a tale set in the 1920s Harlem Renaissance. Develop a character who is a jazz musician struggling to gain recognition. Intertwine their personal and artistic journey with the vibrant but volatile atmosphere of Harlem during this era of profound cultural, social, and artistic expressions.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Americas
Detail the experiences of a young woman who must act as the head of her family's estate after her father's sudden illness. Describe her struggles to maintain her family's status in society, manage the estate’s affairs, and navigate her own desires against societal expectations.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Regency
Describe a medieval marketplace scene through the eyes of a visiting merchant from the Byzantine Empire. Incorporate elements of intrigue and mystery as he deals with local traders, encounters a thief with a peculiar story, and navigates the political tensions of the region.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Medieval
Write about the complexities faced by a historical advisor close to a powerful queen or king. Weave a narrative that highlights both political intrigue and the advisor's personal ambitions, loyalties, and the ethical dilemmas that define their life at court.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biographical
In Ancient Egypt during the reign of Ramses II, a young scribe dreams of becoming a royal architect but faces rigid social stratification. Describe their journey of creativity, political intrigue, and the miraculous project that could elevate their status forever.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
African
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