Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
Imagine it's the year 1778, and you're a spy for George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Write about your most dangerous mission to intercept British messages, involving coded letters and secret meetings in colonial taverns.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
Imagine a story where a struggling 18th-century European composer receives an unusual offer: to write a symphony for a mysterious patron who lives in an isolated castle. As the composer works on the piece, eerie occurrences and strange demands from the patron begin to unfold, influencing both the music and the composer’s sanity.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
18th Century
Imagine you are a farmer living on the Nile River during the inundation period. Describe a year where the floodwaters rise significantly higher or lower than expected. Explore how you and your village adapt to the changes, deal with the challenges posed, and interact with the local officials and priests claiming it to be a sign from the gods.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Egypt
Create a narrative about a family in the Ancestral Puebloan society during a prolonged drought. Focus on their daily struggles, their hopes, and the societal changes they must navigate as water becomes scarcer and tensions within the community rise.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Americas
Write about a day in the life of a middle-class family in 18th-century London amid the Industrial Revolution. Incorporate historical details that reveal how the technological advancements of the era are impacting their daily lives, relationships, and social status.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
18th Century
Write a story about a young lady introduced into Regency society, but she harbors a scandalous secret that could ruin her family's name forever. How does she navigate the social season without her secret being uncovered?
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Regency
Choose Korea during the Joseon dynasty as your setting, specifically during the invention of Hangul, the Korean alphabet. Write from the perspective of a common farmer who learns to read and write with Hangul, exploring how this new ability transforms his life and the community around him.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Asian
Write a story about a jazz musician in 1920s New Orleans who stumbles upon a secret speakeasy that serves as a meeting ground for political activists. How does this affect their music and personal life amidst the backdrop of prohibition and societal change?
Fiction
Historical Fiction
20th Century
Write about a day in the life of a merchant in the bustling marketplace of Rome. Through his eyes, depict the diverse array of goods from all over the Empire, the myriad people he interacts with—from patricians to plebeians—and a dramatic negotiation that could make or break his career.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome
Imagine a day in the life of a samurai during Japan's Edo period who is secretly a pacifist. Explore his inner conflicts as he prepares for a major battle that clashes with his personal beliefs.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Asian
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