Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
Write a story from the perspective of a young slave in a wealthy Roman household who discovers a secret plot against the Emperor. The slave must decide whether to reveal the plot and risk punishment or stay silent and let history take its course.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome
Write from the perspective of a woman living in a remote Tasmanian town in the late 19th century. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a mysterious stranger with a dark past arrives, challenging the town's quiet life and exposing hidden histories.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Australian & Oceanian
During the construction of the Overland Telegraph Line in the late 1800s, a young Irish engineer falls in love with the arid yet beautiful Australian interior. Use his letters home to illustrate his changing views on engineering, colonialism, and his own identity, as he grows more connected to the land and its original inhabitants.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Australian & Oceanian
Set in 1930s Australia during the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, write the story of a young engineer from England and a local Indigenous Australian who form an unlikely friendship amidst the backdrop of historical progress and social tensions.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Australian & Oceanian
Set your story in a small frontier town in the Canadian Rockies during the late 1800s gold rush. Your main character is a newly arrived immigrant who opens a modest inn and encounters various characters seeking fortunes, each with their own stories and secrets.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Americas
Set in a small village in medieval France, your story follows the daily life of a peasant girl who discovers an ancient relic buried in her family’s farmland. Detail her journey as she must choose between using this powerful artifact to improve her family’s fortunes or returning it to the church to avoid calamity.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Medieval
Write a story from the perspective of a young scribe in the court of Queen Elizabeth I, who uncovers a secret plot against the queen. How does the scribe navigate the dangerous waters of the royal court, and what choices do they make to protect their sovereign?
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biographical
Imagine a day in the life of a master sculptor tasked with creating a colossal statue of a Pharaoh. Delve into the pressures of pleasing royalty, the technical challenges of ancient craftsmanship, and the personal dreams and fears of the sculptor amidst the backdrop of a bustling workyard in Thebes.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Egypt
Set in the time of Alexander the Great, write from the perspective of a soldier who follows him from Macedonia to the reaches of India. Explore the cultural encounters, the battles, and the personal transformation that takes place during this epic campaign.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Greece
Write a story set during the last days of the Civil War, focusing on a small town caught between advancing armies. Through the eyes of a local journalist, portray the impact on the community, the shifting loyalties, and the personal heroism amidst chaos.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Civil War
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