Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
Imagine your character is a photojournalist during the Vietnam War. Assigned to capture images for a renowned magazine, they form an unlikely friendship with a local interpreter. Explore the ethical dilemmas they face, the horrors they witness, and the stories of humanity amid chaos.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
20th Century
In the depths of a harsh medieval winter, a small village is isolated from the rest of the kingdom by unpassable snow and eerie occurrences in the night. When a mysterious outsider arrives, claiming to be a healer, the villagers must decide whether to trust this stranger to save them from an unseen menace.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Medieval
Create a story that intertwines the lives of two sisters during the Regency period, one marrying for love against her family's wishes, and the other making a strategic marriage to a wealthy duke. Explore their parallel lives over the years and how their choices impact their happiness and family bonds.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Regency
Tell the tale of a real-life explorer’s least known expedition. Focus on moments of personal conflict, the dynamics within the exploration team, the challenges faced in the unknown lands, and how this journey changed the explorer's life and reputation.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biographical
Focus on a group of disparate characters from different walks of life—such as a baker, a priest, and a street urchin—who find their fates intertwined as they work together to save an important historical manuscript from the flames.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
British
Set during the reign of Caesar Augustus, recount the tale of two childhood friends whose paths diverge drastically as one rises through the political ranks and the other joins a covert group of resistance fighters. Explore their interactions over the years, culminating in a final confrontation during a massive public event.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome
Write a tale centered around the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, but from the perspective of a lesser-known signatory. Include his journey to Philadelphia, the behind-the-scenes debates, and his personal contributions and reservations about the future of the thirteen colonies.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
American Revolution
Imagine the life of a female physician in Ancient Rome. Despite the restrictions placed on women, she has gained a reputation for her skills. Describe her struggle to balance her professional life with the societal expectations of her gender, and a pivotal moment that defines her career.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome
In Rome, just after the edict of Milan in 313 AD, an early Christian sculptor finds himself commissioned to create a statue for a newly built cathedral. Struggling with the memories of persecution and his loyalty to the traditional deities of his ancestors, he must come to terms with his past and his new faith as he carves.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction
Imagine you are a seamstress in New York City during the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Detail the events leading up to the fire, your survival, and its aftermath through a series of personal diary entries.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
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