Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
Write from the perspective of a maid in a wealthy household in Buenos Aires during the early 1900s. She becomes involved in the secret political movements of the time, delivering messages hidden in her laundry baskets, while dreaming of a different life.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Americas
Write a story centered around an American journalist who, while reporting from London during the Blitz, discovers a story of espionage and betrayal. Explore how they investigate the story while dealing with the chaos of war and constant threat of bombings.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 2
Imagine the lives of pearl divers in Western Australia at the turn of the 20th century. Focus on one diver's quest to find a legendary pearl described in Aboriginal folklore, encountering fierce rivalries and dangerous waters, all while navigating the cultural complexities of the time.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Australian & Oceanian
Describe a day in the life of a retired legionary who now runs a small tavern near the Colosseum. Explore his interactions with customers from all walks of life and reveal his hidden past through flashbacks of battles and the friends he lost.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome
Write a tale about an indigenous tracker in the late 1800s who is hired by the U.S. government to navigate the tricky terrains of the American West for a top-secret mission. Explore his internal struggle between aiding the officials and staying true to his tribal roots.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
Write a story set during the building of the Panama Canal, following a young engineer from Spain who faces geological challenges, political intrigue, and the blossoming of an unexpected romance under the harsh conditions of the isthmus.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Americas
Imagine a tale set in the roaring 1920s in Harlem, New York City. Focus on a jazz musician struggling to make it big while navigating the complexities of racial tensions, the Harlem Renaissance, and his own personal demons.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Americas
Construct a narrative around two siblings separated during childhood due to the transatlantic slave trade. One grows up on a plantation in the West Indies, while the other becomes a merchant's apprentice in London. Describe their different lives and how they eventually seek each other out.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
18th Century
Imagine a scenario where a Spartan warrior, after surviving a massive battle, returns home only to find their city-state grappling with political upheaval. Explore their internal struggle between the warrior’s sense of duty and their personal beliefs about governance and society.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Greece
Write a story about a young apprentice clockmaker in Victorian London who discovers a hidden message inside an ancient clock that leads to a city-wide scavenger hunt.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
19th Century
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