Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
Imagine a Regency-era scholar who uncovers correspondence between two famous historical figures. As the scholar delves deeper, they realize that these letters could alter the public's understanding of a major historical event. Detail their journey, the authenticity of the letters, and the scholar's moral dilemma.
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Regency
Set in Vietnam during the French colonial period, narrate the tale of a Vietnamese rice farmer's daughter who disguises herself as a boy to join the resistance movement against the French.
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Historical Fiction
Asian
Delve into his thoughts and emotions on the eve of battle, his interactions with fellow soldiers, and how the brutal fighting shapes his views on war and peace.
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Historical Fiction
British
Imagine a tale set during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad in the 1860s. It centers on an Irish immigrant and a former enslaved person who, despite their disparate backgrounds, forge a strong friendship as they face labor disputes, harsh conditions, and racial tensions. Their bond becomes pivotal to their survival and the success of the monumental project.
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Historical Fiction
19th Century
Develop a tale centered around a mysterious traveler who arrives in a small village in Edo-period Japan. Through a series of letters back home, recount their observations and experiences, particularly focusing on the cultural exchange between the local samurai and the foreign visitor.
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Historical Fiction
18th Century
Write a story from the perspective of a nurse in a makeshift WW1 hospital. She receives a patient who turns out to be her estranged brother, believed to have died years before the war. Explore their reunion among the chaos and how the war has changed them.
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Historical Fiction
World War 1
A Civil War nurse stationed at a makeshift hospital stumbles upon a journal left by a soldier. Through her eyes, tell the story of her reading the journal entries, learning about the soldier's fears, aspirations, and love left behind.
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Historical Fiction
Civil War
Write a story from the perspective of a child in a small French village under Nazi occupation. Describe a day that starts as any other but takes an unexpected turn when a downed Allied pilot knocks on their family's door seeking refuge.
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Historical Fiction
World War 2
Dive into the life of a member of the German resistance. Faced with moral and ethical dilemmas, your protagonist secretly works against the oppressive regime. Describe a close call with the Gestapo and the support they receive from unexpected allies.
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Historical Fiction
World War 2
A priest of Ra, the sun god, experiences a crisis of faith following a series of natural disasters that lay waste to his city. Write about his quest for answers that leads him on a pilgrimage across the Nile, through lower Egypt, and into the depths of ancient mythologies and personal revelations.
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Historical Fiction
Ancient Egypt
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