Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
Transport your reader to 18th-century Paris. The main character is a young woman who pretends to be a man in order to apprentice under a prominent but aging painter. Explore her journey in mastering art, maintaining her secret, and navigating the complex social networks of the time.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
During the British colonial era in India, a young Indian girl befriends an English soldier who teaches her to read and write. Together, they start documenting stories from various locals about their lives, dreams, and the resistance. Explore the cultural exchanges, the conflicts that arise, and how their friendship challenges the norms of their respective societies.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Asian
A young inventor from a humble background has created a revolutionary device he hopes will change the world. Describe his journey to London, his struggles to be noticed by the elite, and the unexpected alliances he forms.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
British
Describe the emotional and mental journey of a journalist assigned to cover the war from the trenches. Focus on their struggle to maintain objectivity and humanity amidst the horrors they witness, culminating in a life-changing decision to either report the truth or protect the troops' morale.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 1
Set in the ornate court of Louis XVI, your story revolves around a young servant girl who secretly learns to read and write. When she uncovers correspondence that hints at the downfall of the monarchy, she must decide whether to stay silent or risk everything to intervene.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
18th Century
Write from the perspective of a female doctor during the Civil War. Explore her challenges and triumphs in a male-dominated field, her experiences on the battlefields, and how she changes the minds of those around her regarding women in medicine.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biographical
In colonial America, just before the start of the Revolutionary War, your main character is a young printer's apprentice who stumbles upon a secret document that could change the course of the conflict. Explore their dilemma and the repercussions of their actions.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
18th Century
Craft a tale of a Norse Viking who, during their raids in early medieval Scotland, is left behind due to an injury. Explore their struggle for survival and the unexpected alliance formed with a local clan, challenging both cultures' preconceived notions.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
European
Imagine you are a young woman working in a 1940s aircraft factory during WWII. Detail your day-to-day experiences and the dynamics among the primarily female workforce, while also weaving in a secret you are keeping that could jeopardize your job.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
20th Century
Imagine a narrative set during the 16th-century Protestant Reformation. Your main character is a scribe who has been secretly copying and translating the Bible into the vernacular for common people. Detail their clandestine efforts, the dangers of being discovered, and their interactions with key historical figures of the Reformation.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction
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