Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
It's 1895, and an accomplished griot in Timbuktu, Mali is approached by a historian from France eager to document the oral histories of West Africa. Write a story where they navigate their cultural differences, leading to a profound exchange of knowledge and a deep, unexpected friendship.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
African
It's 1924 and prohibition is in full swing. You run a speakeasy in Chicago that secretly fronts as a jazz club. Detail the colorful characters you meet each night and how you navigate the dangerous world of organized crime to keep the music playing.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
A British codebreaker at Bletchley Park begins receiving encrypted messages that appear to be from someone inside Nazi Germany offering critical war information. Craft a story that intertwines the codebreaker's personal life with the intense pressures and secrecy of wartime espionage.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 2
Set during the bustling Harlem Renaissance, follow the life of a jazz musician who has recently migrated from New Orleans. Dive into their struggles and triumphs as they navigate the vibrant and competitive Harlem music scene, all while wrestling with personal demons and the racial tensions of the era.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
20th Century
Set in Tasmania during the Black War, your protagonist is a British settler who has befriended an Aboriginal guide. When tensions escalate between the settlers and the Aboriginal community, the protagonist is caught in a moral dilemma. Write about their struggle to maintain the friendship and navigate the dangerous waters of loyalty and survival.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Australian & Oceanian
Write a story set in 18th-century Venice during the decadence of Carnevale. Your protagonist is a mysterious mask maker whose creations are said to hold magical properties, changing the fates of those who wear them.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
18th Century
The year is 1929, just before the Great Depression hits. Narrate the life of a stockbroker on Wall Street who has insider knowledge about the upcoming economic collapse. Explore their moral dilemmas as they decide between personal gain and the wellbeing of others, including their own family.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Americas
Write about an elderly slave who escapes from a Southern plantation after hearing rumors of the Emancipation Proclamation. Detail his perilous journey towards freedom, the people he meets along the way, and his first day of freedom.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Civil War
Craft a tale about a group of Italian partisans planning a daring sabotage mission against the Nazis. Dive into their planning, the personal stories behind each member’s involvement, and the execution of their high-stakes operation.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 2
Set your story in feudal Japan during the era of the samurai. Your protagonist is a peasant who accidentally saves the life of a wandering ronin. As a token of gratitude, the ronin promises to teach him the ways of the samurai, setting him on a path that could dramatically alter his fate.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Asian
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