Are you a budding writer with a passion for historical fiction? Are you looking for some inspiration to jumpstart your next literary masterpiece? Look no further! In this article, we'll provide you with a collection of historical fiction writing prompts that will ignite your creativity and transport readers to different eras. 1. "Forgotten Heroines": Explore the untold stories of strong and influential women from history. Delve into the life of an unsung female figure who played a significant role but has been overshadowed by time. Recommended novels: "The Book of Longings" by Sue Monk Kidd, "Marlene" by C.W. Gortner. 2. "Lost in Time": Imagine a character who stumbles upon a hidden artifact or diary that allows them to travel back in time. Set them on a thrilling adventure, navigating through different historical periods. Recommended novels: "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon, "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger. 3. "Epic Conquests": Dive into the era of ancient civilizations and chronicle the triumphs and challenges of a renowned conqueror. Unravel the motivations behind their ambitious pursuits and explore the impact they had on society. Recommended novels: "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett, "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller. 4. "Resistance and Rebellion": Tell the captivating story of a group of individuals fighting against oppression during a significant historical event, such as a war or revolution. Highlight their courage, sacrifices, and the impact they had on shaping the future. Recommended novels: "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr. 5. "Mysteries of the Past": Set your story in a specific historical period with a compelling mystery at its core. Follow a determined detective or investigator as they unravel secrets, navigate through intrigues, and unmask the truth. Recommended novels: "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco, "The Alienist" by Caleb Carr. For more historical fiction writing prompts and to connect with like-minded writers, be sure to visit websites like Goodreads and Historical Novel Society. These platforms offer a wealth of resources, book recommendations, and opportunities to engage with a vibrant community of historical fiction enthusiasts. So, whether you're captivated by ancient civilizations, fascinated by unsung heroines, or drawn to the mysteries of the past, these writing prompts will set you on an exhilarating journey through time. Let your imagination run wild and bring history to life with your unique storytelling abilities! Happy writing!
If the first expedition to Myanmar was not a failure, if the first expedition defeated the Japanese army, if the first expedition managed to defend Myanmar, if China could control Myanmar that year, then would history be rewritten? Would there be a rebirth, following the expeditionary forces to resist the Japanese invaders, trying to turn the tide, rewriting history, reshaping the grandeur of the Han and Tang dynasties, and establishing a magnificent Chinese empire? If you think "Old Stories of the Anti-Japanese War" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in QQ groups and on Weibo!
401.98 Million words | 2020-08-22 12:53Update
自己的脊梁，挥舞着无畏的斗志。我愿化身顽强的野马，冲破命运的桎梏，在天地神明面前奋勇搏击！
211.97 Million words | 2021-07-28 07:05Update
The severed arm unexpectedly regenerates, behold as my single hand covers the sky. The most explosive urban setting, the most badass cultivation.
138.87 Million words | 2021-09-22 17:46Update
Some say this period of history is worthy of an epic, while others say it will be forever engraved in our memories. When people of this era speak of the tumultuous and magnificent twenty years, it pales the previous thousands of years of civilization. Future generations call it a remarkable period of changes and developments that left people in awe for thousands of years to come.
445.70 Million words | 2023-04-23 03:38Update
Nine Heavenly Thunder Body Tempering, with the laws of heaven and earth within, dominating by reincarnation of Yin and Yang, and supreme in the Xuan Tian Supreme Scripture! With a mysterious stone, a peculiar dantian, and unimaginably powerful divine skills, he, who has been reborn in a different world, obtains cultivation talents that are difficult for ordinary people to reach, advancing with great strides! Witness how he steps onto the peak of martial arts, becoming a generation's unparalleled evil lord, leading the way with unparalleled elegance! (The new book "Arrogant Sky Madness Emperor" has been uploaded. Everyone is welcome to support... Thank you!)
287.18 Million words | 2021-08-31 12:16Update
Gourmet Excellence Entertainment Excellence Literary Excellence Martial Excellence Beauty Excellence ... Let's witness Wang Xiang creating an era of Excellence in every aspect in the magnificent Tang Dynasty.
219.55 Million words | 2022-01-28 13:39Update
While other kingdoms perish in weakness, Han stands strong. In the sixth year of Zhongping, the imperial eunuchs hold control over the court, engaging in corruption and ruthlessly oppressing the people. Aristocrats and powerful individuals seize land and establish their rule, causing chaos and lawlessness. The great Han dynasty seems to be at its end. However, the fire of resistance still burns, and there are heroes willing to fight for the well-being of the people. Li Che, who traveled from the future, emerges from the mountains with a vision for the Three Kingdoms, encountering a different Liu Bei and a resolute Cao Cao. Who dares claim that Han is already gone?
440.56 Million words | 2020-11-27 04:19Update
They were a group of nameless assassins, only identified by their numbers. They were the only survivors among a group of talented children. They slept with fierce beasts, fought with mighty lions, danced with wild wolves, and stood tall among humans. They betrayed, they rebelled, and their role was crucial in every war. Lin Zifeng, once a hunted stray dog by the organization, gradually stabilized after escaping, set goals, and eventually became the ruler, shaping the land. The Wolf Fang Army he established dominated the seven continents for half a century. This is a touching and heartbreaking story of a youth's struggle and growth, with the hardships and life-threatening experiences he faced throughout his life, which I greatly admire and fills me with passion. I love them! If you think "Striving for Dominance" is great, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
377.26 Million words | 2021-05-28 11:28Update
After opening the ancient well in his backyard, Li Yin's life changed forever... The Sixth Prince Li Yin? The 21st-century otaku Li Yin? With the ability to freely travel between two worlds, what kind of life should he choose!?
119.73 Million words | 2021-10-07 15:06Update
Thief heavens, you actually made me become the son of Wu Zetian! Bah, I have my own strategy, why fear the Wutang faction! Lying drunk and reckless, singing boldly, I laugh as I watch the beautiful woman in her red sleeves. For a time, so many heroes, all fall into my trap. With my five-horse carriage and luxurious fur coat, all I desire is to plot a drunken scheme in the Zhangtai mansion, wielding my sword and pointing towards the Palace of Penglai from a distance.
239.00 Million words | 2021-07-10 04:13Update
He had exhausted all his schemes in vain in his previous life. If given another chance, he would prefer to live a simple life, enjoying the pleasures of eating, drinking, playing, and having fun. However, before that, there was still an obsession in his heart. After plotting for a while, he ultimately became entangled in this era of great strife. In turbulent times, some people wielded their blades in resistance, while others sang mournful songs. Amidst the sound of horses neighing, arrows flying, and swords clashing, he had originally thought he was just a bystander. But it turned out that what awaited him
78.68 Million words | 2022-09-24 05:32Update
A butterfly flapped its wings during the late Qing Dynasty, causing a colossal storm. An empire rose in dominance... Japanese Emperor: Spare me, please! Soviet Union: Quick, quick, don't let them cross the Ural Mountains! United Kingdom: My sun has set. Netherlands: My East Indies have been conquered. Qin Yu: They're all mine, hand them over to me!
265.35 Million words | 2021-04-27 23:51Update
Once a top graduate from the most prestigious university in China, a STEM genius found himself unexpectedly transported to the Three Kingdoms era after a high school reunion where he had just successfully pursued his crush. "What? Zhuge Liang? Three Kingdoms?" he exclaimed. "Damn it, I refuse to accept this. I want to go back!" Joined by the Four Generals of Youzhou, with Lu Bu fighting for him and Zhao Yun serving under him, he battled Dong Zhuo and fought against Cao Cao... There were also Diao Chan, Xiao Qiao, Da Qiao... After all the glory, what would come next? P.S. This novel is a fictional story set in an alternative historical timeline, with three parts based on historical events and seven parts filled with excitement. Please understand any inconsistencies in the plot that may arise due to the storyline requirements. I promise
376.61 Million words | 2022-10-12 02:51Update
Ning Shu and the Crown Prince of Jin Kingdom have been childhood sweethearts, on the verge of getting married. However, their plans are disrupted when her step-sister, who shares a father with her, enters the picture and marries him instead. Everyone expects Ning Shu to suffer, but to their surprise, she catches the attention of the Empress Dowager and is summoned to the palace. They all assume Ning Shu is there to keep the Empress Dowager company, but little do they know that she will eventually become the Empress herself. Nobody knows that Ning Shu can hear what porcelain tells her...
306.82 Million words | 2020-07-15 04:56Update
Li Lingyi, an ordinary person in his late twenties who is about to get married, accidentally reincarnates and finds himself in the body of a common rural descendant. He doesn't want to change anything with his arrival; all he wants is to live a luxurious life surrounded by a bunch of beautiful women, like a lapdog. However, if one is too outstanding, they have no right to choose a low-key life. This world is quietly undergoing changes because of his arrival. Let's see how the protagonist embarks on a comical and absurd ancient life there. This novel has a light and lively style, so readers can feel free to enjoy it with confidence~~
263.24 Million words | 2022-07-06 03:22Update
Transcending into the Ming Dynasty, I became Lin Feng, the Captain of the Blood Blade Unit in the Imperial Guards. A mysterious shipwreck marked the beginning of my journey of conquest. Slaying fierce wolves, bloodstains covered Sanjiang County as I revitalized the reputation of the Ten Units in the Imperial Guards. With my blood-soaked blade, I exterminated Japanese invaders, challenged Zhu Di, and established the dominance of the Imperial Guards.
299.57 Million words | 2021-09-27 07:00Update
Only professionals can do professional things! When time travel becomes fashionable and trendy, history needs even more professional time travelers. Gao Xing, a member of the Dragon Group, who always dreamed of traveling back in time, finally fulfilled his wish and arrived in the chaotic late period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Without Song Yu's tribute, there is still Xiao Meiniang. I don't like violence, but I don't mind using it. I don't like the smell of copper, but I don't want anyone to have more money than me. I don't like dominating, but I like to have the world submit to my feet. I am not a savior, but I am the terminator! I will treat the people under my rule with the warmth of spring, treat women with the heat of summer, treat the island country and the stick people like the autumn wind sweeping fallen leaves, and treat enemies more cruelly than the harsh winter. - Gao Xing. If you think "The Great Success of Establishing the Sui Dynasty" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and Weibo!
463.81 Million words | 2021-01-22 13:50Update
This is a frustrating story, with a storyline that makes one want to vomit. Famous quote from Qian Xiaoji: As a time-traveler, my dream is not to die too early. Random passerby A: County Lord, I have something to report! Please help me resolve it! Random passerby B: County Lord, there was a strong wind last night and my pet pig ran away. Please help me resolve it! Random passerby C: I'm just passing by, please ignore me... Qian Xiaoji: I hate passersby the most. Everyone, beat him up! How dare he enter the county government and not leave any grievances, does he think I became the County Lord for nothing?
18.47 Million words | 2021-05-03 19:51Update
Queen's birthday is here, what to give without jewelry? Gift a photo... Huang Taiji's 100,000 cavalry troops pillage Liaodong, how to deal with it? Use excavators... Li Zicheng is about to reach Beijing, what to do? Bring Chen Yuanyuan back... The emperor has hanged himself on the coal mountain, what now? Let him die, I'll handle it... Chongzhen can die, but the Great Ming cannot perish. I am Prince Zhu Changyuan, and I speak for myself.
490.60 Million words | 2021-06-07 20:10Update
Network writer Qin Chuan, carrying a knife-level system, arrived in the Tang Dynasty. Then, to his surprise, he found out that this Tang Dynasty seemed to be not so serious! (Already has two million premium books, "The Number One Wastrel in the Tang Dynasty," with no records of interrupted updates, guaranteed to be a "pit" of good quality, feel free to dive in. Note: This book is semi-fictional, not based on historical facts, please refrain from entering if you are a stickler for accuracy.)
23.92 Million words | 2021-02-01 22:53Update
