24+ ‘Military’ Writing Prompts
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Soldier of Fortune
Craft a story about an ex-military operative turned treasure hunter, who stumbles upon an artifact that puts them in the crosshairs of an illicit organization.
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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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Psychic Soldiers
Pen a tale about a future military organization that employs psychic soldiers capable of deploying both physical and psychic weaponry.
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Submarine in the Garden
Imagine a world where it is normal to find military grade submarines sprouting in backyard gardens.
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Technological Advances in Military
Express your feelings about the impact of technology on military actions and its implications.
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Veterans Day Hero Chronicles
Share a story about a veteran you know or admire, painting a vivid picture of their service.
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Veterans Day Veneration
Describe a Veterans Day in November that was particularly significant to you.
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Underwater Armageddon
Write a thriller revolving around a sudden, unknown threat emerging from the depths of the ocean.
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Resurgence of the Lost Squad
Base your story on an old, long-forgotten military squad suddenly resurfacing to enact a plot of revenge.
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Operation White Elephant
Write a story about a covert military operation to retrieve a powerful ancient artifact.
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Aftermath Fracturing
Write about the conflict of interest between different military factions over resources and the survival strategy amidst the zombie apocalypse.
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Operation Undead Storm
Write about an elite military unit tasked with the mission to infiltrate a city overrun by zombies.
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Battle Scars
Narrate about an Imperial Trooper left mentally and physically scarred after an intense battle.
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Peasant’s Immortalization
Write a narrative of a regular peasant who becomes a hero in the Russian Revolution.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis
Write a diary entry of a day during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962, expressing your thoughts, fears, and hopes as an ordinary citizen.
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Napoleon’s Abdominal Troubles
Imagine the story of a crucial battle in the Napoleonic Wars where the renowned leader’s digestive issues lead to an unexpected and humorous outcome.
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The Great Emu War
Try your hand at comedic writing by chronicling the events of the ‘Great Emu War’ in Australia, a real event where military was deployed against birds.
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Untold Horrors
Create a narrative detailing the aftermath of a military conflict from the point of view of a local civilian.
