Over 471 "Historical Fiction" Writing Prompts
Develop a narrative centered on the trade routes of the medieval Mali Empire. Follow a merchant who, along with his camel caravan, travels across vast deserts to trade goods like salt, gold, and manuscripts. Along the way, he encounters different cultures, faces natural disasters, and builds friendships that defy boundaries.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
African
Write a story set during the height of the French Revolution, where a Parisian mapmaker is unwittingly thrust into espionage. After crafting a map for a mysterious patron, he realizes the map is a cipher leading to a secret meeting spot. How does he navigate the dangerous political waters that follow?
Fiction
Historical Fiction
18th Century
Take on the voice of a woman participating in the gold rushes of the 1850s in Victoria. Narrate her journey from her homeland, her motivation for searching for gold, the trials she faces in the male-dominated camps, and her dreams for her future.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Australian & Oceanian
Write a story from the perspective of a young drummer boy in the Continental Army during the harsh winter at Valley Forge. Detail his daily struggles, the friendships he forms, and his thoughts on the war.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
American Revolution
Set in the bustling streets of 1920s New York, follow the life of an immigrant artist trying to make a name for themselves amid the roaring jazz age and the burgeoning Harlem Renaissance. What personal and professional challenges must they overcome?
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Biographical
Write a story about a medieval minstrel who travels between kingdoms, carrying news and songs of lore. During their travels, they unwittingly become the keeper of a powerful secret that could shift the balance of power in the region. Explore their journeys and the choice between personal safety and the moral duty to share the truth.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Medieval
Write a story from the perspective of a young British soldier stationed in the American colonies during the revolution who begins to sympathize with the colonial cause after falling in love with a local rebel's daughter.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
American Revolution
In the bustling heart of ancient Sparta, a forbidden romance blossoms between a Spartan warrior and an enslaved helot. Detail their clandestine meetings, the challenges they face, and the tough decisions they must make in a society that values strength and conformity above all.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Greece
Write from the perspective of a patrician family's eldest daughter, who is secretly a poet in a society that values martial prowess over the arts. She uses her poems to influence high-ranking officials indirectly, all the while maintaining her role in her stratified family. Dive into her clandestine meetings with other artists and her role in a covert cultural revolution.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Rome
Write from the perspective of a spy for the British during the American Revolutionary War. Tasked with getting information from American troops, create a story of conflicted loyalty, love, and the quest for freedom.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
British
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