Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
Narrate the tale of a Greek sailor from Ithaca who, during his voyages, comes to witness the rise of the first Olympic Games. Blend his personal ambitions, conflicts, and the cultural significance of the games into his story as they provide a backdrop to his evolution from a mere sailor to a celebrated athlete.
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Historical Fiction
Ancient Greece
Write a story set in the ancient Kingdom of Kush, focusing on a young artisan who dreams of becoming a master of his craft, amidst the backdrop of political intrigue and the kingdom's renowned trade expeditions.
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Historical Fiction
African
She forms an unlikely friendship with an Indian doctor. Through their conversations, reveal the complex layers of colonial rule, nationalist movements, and their personal battles with duty and identity.
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Historical Fiction
20th Century
An ambitious patrician woman uses her wit and connections to influence Roman politics from behind the scenes. When a visiting diplomat from a foreign land offers her an unexpected alliance, she faces a choice that could alter the power dynamics of the Empire.
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Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome
Set in a medieval court, a lowly scribe unearths a conspiracy to overthrow the benevolent monarch. Having only their wit and knowledge of the law, they must navigate through the dangerous waters of court intrigue to expose the traitors while keeping their own identity hidden to stay alive.
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Historical Fiction
Medieval
During the Great Depression, a family in the Dust Bowl struggles to maintain their farm. A mysterious stranger arrives, offering a solution that could save their land but at a great personal risk. Write about the ethical implications and the family's internal conflicts.
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Historical Fiction
20th Century
Imagine a narrative set during the construction of the Panama Canal in the early 20th century. Focus on a character who is a local laborer. Explore their daily life, the immense challenges they face on the construction site, and their interactions with engineers from different countries.
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Historical Fiction
Americas
Write about a woman from a conservative family in 1960s India who secretly joins the freedom movement against British rule. Describe how she leads a double life, one obeying traditional expectations and another as a covert activist, and the personal and political conflicts that ensue.
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Historical Fiction
20th Century
Craft a story about the construction of a mythical Transcontinental Railroad through the eyes of a Native American tribe witnessing the encroachment upon their lands. Through meetings, conflicts, and negotiations, explore the impact on the tribe's culture, traditions, and survival.
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Historical Fiction
19th Century
Write a story set during the Great Depression, focusing on a family running a dustbowl farm. As they fight to keep their land against all odds, a mysterious stranger arrives, bringing with them a secret that could change everything. Explore the family dynamics, the harsh realities of the era, and the ray of hope that the stranger might just bring.
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Historical Fiction
20th Century
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