50+ ‘Empire’ Writing Prompts
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Echo of a Fallen Empire
Create a story based on the explorer finding the ruins of a civilization on a distant planet.
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Fall of an Empire
Describe a CEO who has built a business empire on deceit, on the verge of being exposed.
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Fall of the Starlight Empire
Write about the fall of a great intergalactic empire due to an unexpected enemy attack.
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Historical Sandcastles
Announce a sandcastle-building competition amongst friends, family or strangers, make it historically accurate.
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The Galactic Struggle
Explore the dynamics between the Rebellion and the Empire from the perspective of a low-ranking officer.
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Trade Routes of the Empire
Depict the life of a merchant navigating the famous Silk Road during the Ottoman Empire.
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Courtyard Conversations
Write about the daily life and conversations of young women in the Harem of the Ottoman Empire.
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Janissaries’ Emotions
Write a story from the perspective of a Janissary, the elite infantry units in the Ottoman Empire, who were often slaves taken from Christian families.
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Fall of Constantinople
Imagine you are a citizen of Constantinople during its capture by the Ottoman Empire in 1453. What was your experience?
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Galactic Politics
Analyze the politics and power structures in the Star Wars universe, focusing on the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire.
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Rise from the Ashes
Craft a scenario wherein remnants of a fallen galactic empire endeavor to rebuild from the rubble.
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Cataclysm From Afar
Explore the fall of a galactic empire due to an overwhelming external power or disaster.
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Internal Decay
Focus on an empire’s decline from within due to corruption, complacency, or rebellion.
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The Golden Age
Describe the zenith of a galactic empire, when it’s at the peak of its power, influence, and prosperity.
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Empire’s Genesis
Imagine the founding of a galactic empire and the events that lead to its establishment.
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Dracula: The Tech Giant
Imagine Dracula as a contemporary tech tycoon. How would he utilize technology, network and build his empire?
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The Runestone Prophecy
Engineer a plot based on a prophecy inked on a runestone, foretelling the rise or fall of an empire or the destiny of a particular character.
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Remnants of the Empire
Explore the fate of a high-ranking Imperial Officer hiding in the aftermath of the Empire’s defeat.
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The New Republic’s Growing Pains
Write about the political challenges faced by the New Republic after the fall of the Empire.
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Epic Journeys
Encourage writers to develop a plot that revolves around an epic journey through their fantasized world.
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The Transformation of Andor
Discuss the potential environmental changes, industrialization effects, and infrastructure growth in the post-empire age.
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Legacy of Hope
Write about how Leia’s actions have imbued hope into the hearts of many, inspiring characters in the Star Wars Universe.
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Imperial Insight
Write a short story about a day in the life of a low-ranking trooper in the Imperial army.
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Revolution from the Palace
Write from the perspective of a royal family member during the Russian Revolution.
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Witnessing The Eruption Of Vesuvius
Imagine you were a child witnessing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii in 79 A.D. What would your day have been like before and during the eruption?
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Empire of the Night
Craft a story set in Ancient Rome, where vampire clans play a significant role in politics and power dynamics.
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Roman Empire Arrival
Tell a tale of someone arriving in the Roman empire’s thriving capital for the first time.
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Guardian of Lost Empires
Pen a tale about a guardian spirit, tied eternally to protect a long lost empire.
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An Emperor’s Easter
Examine how Roman Emperor Constantine’s conversion to Christianity impacted Easter.
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Rise Through The Ranks
Tell the journey of an individual from the lower echelons of the Galactic Empire rising to a high position.
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Behind The Battle Helmets
Write from the perspective of a Stormtrooper, delving into their thoughts, feelings, and camaraderie.
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Dark Side Virtues
Write a story where a common perception is challenged – that the Galactic Empire is necessarily evil.
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Imperial Insider
Write about a day in the life of an Imperial officer, detailing the mundane and the extraordinary.
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Subterranean Secrets
Create a world where society has collapsed and an underground criminal empire has stepped in to maintain order.
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Undercover in the Empire
Write about a member of the Rebellion who infiltrates the Empire and exposes its vulnerabilities.
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The Time-Slipping City
Describe a city that exists in dreams and slips through different times and dimensions.
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Rebellion From Within
Imagine you are a high-ranking officer in the Empire who realizes that the Emperor’s regime is not just. Outline your secret plan to defect to the Rebellion.
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Galactic Resistance
Write a story about a rebel group in a galactic empire planning to overthrow a tyrannical emperor.
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Empire Rising
Imagine the narrative from an Imperial officer’s perspective during the rise of Darth Vader.
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Last of the Heirs
Imagine being the last descendant of a royal lineage after the downfall of civilization.
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Switched at Birth
Imagine a story where two people learn they were switched at birth, and one of them has been inheriting a criminal empire unknowingly.
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The Revealed Prophecy
A prophecy has foretold the downfall of a great empire by an unassuming protagonist. How does this affect your main character’s life, choices and relationships?
