Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
Craft a narrative around an unlikely friendship between a British soldier and an American colonial woman. Explore how their relationship develops against the backdrop of wartime tensions and societal expectations.
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Historical Fiction
American Revolution
Portray the life of a Southern plantation owner who secretly supports the Union. Explore the complexities of leading a double life in a divided community, including the impact of espionage, betrayal, and moral conflict on his family and slaves.
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Historical Fiction
Civil War
Write a story set during the early days of the Australian gold rush in the 1850s. Describe the life of a family who left their home in Sydney to find fortune in the goldfields of Victoria, detailing the challenges and opportunities they face, the people they meet, and the impacts of the gold rush on the indigenous populations.
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Historical Fiction
Australian & Oceanian
Envision a tale where an Olmec trader sets off on a dangerous journey to trade rubber and jade with distant tribes. Along the way, they encounter natural disasters, rival traders, and mysterious civilizations. Detail their struggles for survival and the friendships and enmities formed on this perilous route.
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Historical Fiction
Ancient Americas
A young drummer boy in the Confederate Army is taken prisoner by Union forces. Narrate his journey in the enemy camp, his struggle for survival, and how he uses his music to bridge the gap between friend and foe during his captivity.
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Historical Fiction
Civil War
Write a story set during the building of the Eiffel Tower in Paris (1887-1889). Your main character is a young apprentice who discovers a plot which could endanger the completion of the landmark. Explore the bustling streets of Paris, the public opinion about the tower, and the underground world of the city.
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Historical Fiction
European
Write a story set during the building of the Great Wall of China, focusing on a young soldier who is torn between his duty to protect his country and his desire to return to his family who are struggling to survive in his absence.
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Historical Fiction
Asian
Set in a bustling medieval market, a young artisan discovers they can create glass that changes color with the weather. Explore how this unique skill attracts the attention of powerful figures, from wealthy merchants to the local nobility, and the eventual consequences this innovation brings to the artisan's life and family.
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Historical Fiction
Medieval
Write a story set in the late 18th century, detailing the life of a young Aboriginal child and their family as they encounter the first British colonizers arriving in Australia. Explore the initial interactions, conflicts, and misunderstandings from the perspective of this indigenous family.
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Historical Fiction
Australian & Oceanian
Write a story from the perspective of a codebreaker in Bletchley Park, UK, discovering a crucial piece of information that could change the course of the war. Detail their personal struggles, the secrecy of their work, and their moral conflicts about the impact of their actions.
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Historical Fiction
World War 2
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