Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, a young peasant from a small French village discovers a fallen knight's armor and decides to assume his identity. Write about the challenges and revelations this character faces as he navigates a life in disguise amidst war and knighthood.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Medieval
Choose a minor, perhaps even overlooked, character from the American Revolution. Create a narrative that brings their contributions to life, exploring their motivations, personal struggles, and the impact they had on the events surrounding them, changing the course of history from the shadows.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biographical
Take your readers to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 World’s Fair) in St. Louis. Imagine a story about a Native American artist who must navigate the complex cultural and social dynamics of the time, striving to share their heritage while confronting exploitation and misunderstanding.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Americas
Write a story set during the building of the transcontinental railroad in the United States. Center the narrative around two characters from completely different backgrounds who form an unlikely friendship amidst the harsh working conditions and cultural clashes.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Americas
Imagine the diary of a young servant girl working in a Victorian mansion in London. She's privy to the secrets of a high-society family during a time of great political and social change. What does she witness, and how does it affect her view of the world?
Fiction
Historical Fiction
19th Century
Imagine it's the height of the Victorian era in London. A mysterious figure in a fog-laden alley hands a street urchin a cryptic map that claims to lead to a hidden gem stolen from the crown jewels. Explore the adventure that follows.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
British
In the heart of medieval Paris, a streetwise orphan discovers a hidden manuscript that threatens the foundations of the monarchy. Write a story that weaves his adventures as he decides whether to use this knowledge to gain power or protect his fellows.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
European
Imagine the life of a female convict sent to Van Diemen’s Land in the 1830s. Through a series of diary entries, depict her life from the harrowing sea voyage to her eventual settlement and adaptation to life in a penal colony. Explore her transformation as she forms unexpected alliances and perhaps discovers new freedoms far from the life she knew.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Australian & Oceanian
Imagine a group of soldiers from different Allied countries stuck in a muddy, isolated trench during a relentless rainstorm. Each soldier tells a story about their life back home. Explore how their tales reveal their hopes, fears, and reasons for fighting.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 1
Write a story about a jazz musician in 1920s New Orleans who stumbles upon a murder mystery in the heart of the city's vibrant music scene. As he seeks to clear his name, he uncovers secrets that could shake the foundations of the city's underworld.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
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