Over 20 "United States" Writing Prompts
Set during the tumultuous times of the Civil War, a young Southern belle secretly learns to read and write. Despite societal constraints, she begins to document the war’s impact on her family's plantation and the complex relationships between the enslaved persons they own and the family members.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
During the construction of the transcontinental railroad, two workers from vastly different backgrounds form an unlikely friendship. Explore how their lives and futures are shaped by this monumental project and the era of westward expansion.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
In the tumultuous years preceding the American Civil War, a young abolitionist in Massachusetts discovers an underground network that smuggles escaped slaves to freedom. Document her dangerous journey as she takes on a critical mission that could alter her life and the lives of those she helps forever.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
Chronicle the journey of a Chinese immigrant who arrives in San Francisco during the 1850s Gold Rush. Explore his initial struggles, his entrepreneurial rise within a tumultuous environment, and how he impacts and is impacted by the burgeoning American society.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
Narrate the tale of a Native American tracker in the late 1800s who is recruited to guide a group of European scientists through the uncharted territories of the West. As they journey, he must confront his past and the future of his land.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
Imagine the Golden Age of Hollywood through the eyes of a costume designer who starts her career in silent films and witnesses the rise of talkies. Explore her personal and professional transformations as she navigates the glamorous, yet cutthroat, film industry.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
It's 1924 and prohibition is in full swing. You run a speakeasy in Chicago that secretly fronts as a jazz club. Detail the colorful characters you meet each night and how you navigate the dangerous world of organized crime to keep the music playing.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
Write a story about a jazz musician in 1920s New Orleans who stumbles upon a murder mystery in the heart of the city's vibrant music scene. As he seeks to clear his name, he uncovers secrets that could shake the foundations of the city's underworld.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
In the era of the California Gold Rush, a young woman disguises herself as a man to embark on a journey to the West in search of gold and freedom. Detail her perilous journey, including encounters with outlaws, harsh conditions, and the unexpected friendships she forms along the way.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
Set during the Great Depression, follow the life of a Dust Bowl farmer in Oklahoma who decides to pack up his family and belongings to seek better opportunities in California. Explore the challenges they face on the route, the people they meet, and the hopes they carry despite the harsh realities.
Fiction
Historical Fiction
United States
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