1151+ ‘History’ Writing Prompts
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Global Celebration Canvas
Explore a global festival celebrated in February and imagine creating an artistic masterpiece inspired by it.
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Resurrecting Legends
Dive into the history of vampire mythology and craft a unique origin story that explains how vampires came to exist.
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Forged Figures
Write from the viewpoint of a celebrated historical figure and depict a critical event from their life.
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Fact or Fiction History
Choose an event from history that is commonly misrepresented and set the record straight.
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Exploring the Great Wall
Imagine a day spent walking along the Great Wall of China. What do you encounter along the way, and how…
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Scaling the Eiffel Tower
Write a detailed story about climbing up the Eiffel Tower, including the sights, sounds, and emotions you might experience.
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History Of Holidays
Select a holiday you love and write about its origins and how the celebrations have changed over time.
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Stepping Back in Time
Choose a job from a historical period and write about what it would have been like to have that job.
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The Evolving Art Styles
Pick two different art styles (e.g. Renaissance and Cubism) and compare how they portray a common theme (like love or…
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Cultural Landmark Explorations
Describe a landmark that’s significant to your culture and explain why it’s important.
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Cultural Clothing Chronicles
Write about a traditional outfit from your culture and describe when and how it’s worn.
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Celebrating National Holidays
Describe how you and your family celebrate a national holiday and what it means to you.
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Alternate Reality Escape
You accidentally stumble upon a parallel universe. How is it distinctly different from ours and how can you get back?
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Hero of the Revolutionary War
You’re a child spy in the American Revolutionary War acting on behalf of the patriots.
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Time-Traveling to Ancient Egypt
Suppose you’ve been magically transported back to ancient Egypt during the reign of Pharaohs.
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Voyage on the Underground Railroad
You’re a child working to help escaped slaves on the Underground Railroad.
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Handmade Heirloom
Narrate the journey of a handmade Christmas decoration passed down through generations.
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Bridging the Gap
Take a historical event that changed the rights of women and compare it to today. Write about the progress made…
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Understanding the Underrepresented
Research and write about a historical woman who has been overlooked or underrepresented.
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Portraying Powerful Pioneers
Write about a woman in history who has significantly made an impact on your life or shaped your perspective in…
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Historical Geography
Choose a historical event and describe its geographical context and its impact on the land and people.
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Exploring Country Cultures
Choose a country you’ve never visited before, research its culture, traditions, geography, and history, then write about it.
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Historical Footprints
Write a short story about a significant event in history from the perspective of a kid.
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Historical Happenings
Choose an important event in history that interests you and describe it from your point of view.
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Living History
Travel in a time machine to a historical event that fascinates you. Narrate the event from your perspective as if…
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The Great Jester
Imagine you are the king or queen’s jester and are tasked with planning the April Fool’s Day pranks at the…
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Hidden Time Capsule Conundrum
Craft a narrative where a time capsule, meant to be opened after a decade, mysteriously goes missing before the long-awaited…
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Haunted Heirloom
Create a story around an ancestral item that is haunted by a disgruntled ancestral spirit.
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Black History Month Honors
Reflect on the significance of Black History Month and write about someone from Black history that deeply inspires you.
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Understanding Poetry’s Role
Reflect on why you think poetry is essential and how it contributes to our understanding of the world.
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Tales of The Time Traveling Wizard
A wizard has invented a time-travelling spell. Write about his adventures across different timelines.
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Global Love Celebrations
Write about different traditions associated with Valentine’s Day in various cultures around the world.
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The Missing Manuscript
Imagine a famous, believed-to-be-lost manuscript resurfacing after many years, leading to an intriguing mystery.
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Mystery Behind the Portrait
Create a story around an old, intriguing portrait whose origins remain unknown.
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Journey of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Describe the life and experiences of the Sugar Plum Fairy from her own perspective.
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Forgotten Beings
Detail a story featuring creatures long lost in history, now surfacing to spread terror.
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Window of Opportunity
Imagine stumbling upon a literal window that can transport you to the beginning of any event. Write about where you…
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Quilting Bee Gathering
Write about a fictional or real-life quilting bee, for instance, in your community or family.
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Quilting: A Generational Journey
Write about a quilt that has been passed down through generations in your family.
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Expedition into the Lost Jungle City
Craft an exploration tale centered around a lost city hidden in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
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The Clash of the Ash
Compose a poem about the beauty and excitement of a Hurling match, focusing on the sound of the hurleys (sticks),…
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Irish Road Bowling Excitement
Write a personal narrative about participating in a game of Irish Road Bowling, detailing the incredible highs and lows of…
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Racing Camans
Imagine you’re a player in an exciting game of Camogie – an Irish stick-and-ball team sport played by women.
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The Historical Observer
Spin a tale about a vampire who has seen the rise and fall of empires, witnessing the course of human…
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Semblance of Siblings
Pen down a narrative depicting your relationship with your sibling(s), or lack thereof.
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Childhood Loyalties
Write a narrative about two best friends from childhood navigating through adulthood.
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Consecutive Pages
Imagine and write about the lives of two childhood sweethearts who managed to stay together and grow up together.
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Spotlight on the School Mascot
Write a feature article about the history and significance of your school’s mascot.
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The Accidental Time Traveler
Create a fantasy world where a normal person accidentally stumbles upon a time-traveling device.
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Relics of the Past
In your fantasy world, ancient artifacts hold the key to its history. Describe one such artifact and the truth it…
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Snowflake Dreams
Compose a story in which every individual is a unique snowflake falling to the ground.
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Winter’s Haunting Frost
Write a story about a haunted house where paranormal activities intensify with the cold of winter.
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Winter Sports Worldwide
Investigate the cultural significance of winter sports in different regions around the world.
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Profound Traditions
Explore a winter holiday tradition in your family that has deeper significance. Write about the roots of the tradition, how…
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The Frostbite Phantom
Write a chilling tale about a spectral entity that haunts a winter mountain camp, only making its presence felt when…
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Forgotten Murder
The protagonist discovers an old unsolved murder case in their relative’s dusty attic.
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Ghost Town Mystery
Weave a tale about a character discovering dark secrets in a deserted western town.
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Time-Traveling Weekend
Write about a weekend where you find a time machine, and you decide to explore a different era.
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Your Town’s Tale
Write a ghost story set in your hometown, but add a twist that challenges the separation between real experiences and…
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Haunted Objects and Heirlooms
Envisage a story about an antique heirloom in your possession turning out to be haunted.
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Ruins and Revelations
Your main character discovers a mystical ruin in their village, filled with truths about their family’s hidden history.
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Temporal Space Standoff
Write about a war in which both sides have access to time-travel technology.
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Meeting Your Heroes
Visualize a dinner party where your greatest heroes are guests. Describe the evening.
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Historic Scraps
Choose a newspaper scrap or magazine clipping that you have saved at your home. Write about the event in the…
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Macbeth’s Ambition
Write a story from the perspective of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, detailing his thoughts and motivations behind his villainous actions.
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Transcendent Tyranny
Write about a villain who aims to harness time travel, potentially altering history to favor their reign.
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Tyrant King
Build a villainous monarch who exploits his people and causes turmoil across the kingdom.
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The Taste of Time
Write about the shifts in history you’ve experienced as an immortal being, focusing on significant events and trends.
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Primordial Vampires
Write about a primal vampire species, who has been living in the shadows of human civilizations throughout history.
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Enchanted Bloodline
Write about a royal bloodline that carries a hidden vampire gene, only awakened every few generations.
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Love Symbols Worldwide
Write about Valentine’s Day symbols in different countries and what they mean.
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From the Archives
Re-imagine an old love letter from one historical person to another in a Valentine’s Day context.
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Historical Valentine
Create a story based on a Valentine’s Day during a historical period of your choice.
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The Love Prophecy
A long-forgotten prophecy resurfaces, marking Valentine’s Day as the arrival date of a destined pair of lovers.
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The Valentine’s Day Proclamation
Write a story based on the first Valentine’s Day after the death of St. Valentine.
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Temporal Dialogues
Write a conversation between two people in the same place but different time periods.
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Era of Impact
Write about a major historical event taking place in your hometown, with you as an eye witness.
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The Rickety Ouija
Pull together a tale where a harmless game with a Ouija board spirals into a frenzy of terrifying paranormal activity,…
