Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
The year is 1924 in Harlem, New York, during the Renaissance of African American culture. A jazz musician and a poet, both struggling to find their voice and identity, cross paths. Illustrate how their artistic ambitions lead to a revolutionary collaboration that echoes through the corridors of history.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
Imagine a story set during the American Prohibition era, centered around a speakeasy owner in Chicago who uses their establishment as a front for smuggling operations. Explore the complexities of their life, balancing business, family, and the ever-present threat of law enforcement.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Write about a Parisian street artist in the 1920s who becomes embroiled in the city’s underground jazz scene, discovering love and betrayal amidst the smoky bars and lively streets of Montmartre.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
European
Describe the experiences of an elderly philosopher who embarks on one last journey across the Mediterranean to gather wisdom from different cultures. As they travel, recount the stories of the people they meet and how these interactions shape their final philosophical teachings.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Greece
Tell the story of a nurse stationed in a makeshift hospital during the Battle of Stalingrad. Explore her daily challenges, the relationships she forms with the soldiers she cares for, and a particular encounter that profoundly changes her view of humanity.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
World War 2
Create a story about a poet in ancient Greece who is accused of blasphemy against the gods with their latest work. Follow their journey to the great city of Athens to stand trial, encountering various characters and philosophical debates along the way.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Greece
Create a narrative focusing on the building of the Great Wall of China from the perspective of a lowly worker. Explore his daily life, the friendships and conflicts among the workers, and the impact of this monumental task on his personal life and values.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Asian
Tell the story of a Korean scholar during the Joseon Dynasty, who is tasked with traveling to the various regions of the kingdom to collect folk tales and songs. Detail his discoveries and the people he meets along the way.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Asian
Set during the reign of Queen Victoria, explore the life of a maid working in Buckingham Palace. She overhears a conspiracy involving the royal family and must decide whether to reveal the plot and risk her position, or keep silent and protect the monarchy.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
British
Write a story from the perspective of a young debutante stepping into the glittering world of Regency-era society, only to discover that she can see fleeting glimpses of the future—a future that threatens the very fabric of her life.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Regency
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