Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
In the early 1900s, amidst the bustling growth of New York City, an immigrant family arrives from Italy, clutching their few belongings and dreams of a new start. Describe their first day in America, focusing on the eldest child, who has ambitions to build a business empire from scratch.
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Historical Fiction
United States
Write a story set during the construction of the Great Wall of China, through the eyes of a young soldier who has left his village for the first time to serve in the emperor's army.
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Historical Fiction
Set during the peak of the Roman Empire, a seasoned general finds himself stranded in enemy territory after a brutal battle. With minimal resources and only a handful of loyal soldiers, he must employ not only warfare tactics but also diplomacy to survive. Detail his precarious alliances with local tribes and his strategic mind games against his foes.
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Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome
In 1950s New York, you discover a hidden diary from a distant relative who worked as a stagehand at a famous Broadway theatre. Write about the secrets and stories in the diary that uncover a forgotten era of theatre history.
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Historical Fiction
United States
Transport your readers to the era of the Great Fire of London in
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Historical Fiction
British
Write a story set in ancient Egypt, focusing on a lesser-known female pharaoh. Explore her rise to power, the challenges she faces in maintaining authority in a male-dominated society, and her ambitious projects that contributed to Egypt's legacy.
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Historical Fiction
African
After the war, a former soldier turned poet travels across Europe to find the locations where he lost his comrades. With each place, he writes a poem, trying to make sense of the loss and the beauty of places marred by memories of war.
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Historical Fiction
World War 1
Craft a story from the point of view of a sibling of a famous revolutionary leader. Explore the contrasts between public perception and private realities, the burdens of shared blood, and the personal sacrifices made in the shadow of great societal upheaval.
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Historical Fiction
Biographical
Craft a narrative about a Christian missionary journeying to a remote village in Africa during the late 19th century. Delve into the cultural exchanges between the missionary and the indigenous people, the challenges of communicating and respecting different beliefs, and the personal transformations each undergoes through their interactions.
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Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction
Write a story from the perspective of a young musician in Renaissance Italy who becomes an apprentice to a famously volatile but brilliant composer. Explore the highs and lows of their relationship, the evolving music scene, and how it shapes the young musician’s future and legacy.
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Historical Fiction
Biographical
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