59+ ‘Soldier’ Writing Prompts
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Frontline Journal
Step into the shoes of a solider and pen a diary entry chronicling one day at the frontline.
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Star Soldier’s Diary
Write about a war in a distant galaxy from the perspective of a common soldier stationed at the forefront.
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Wartime Letters
Write a series of letters between a soldier at war and his significant other back home.
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Heroes of Love
Narrate an episode where a soldier does something heroic on Valentine’s Day that is not related to the war but to protect or bring joy to a loved one.
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Lofty Valentine
Craft a story about a soldier releasing a Valentine’s Day message via a homing pigeon or balloon in the midst of a war.
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Love Letters from the Frontline
Write a series of love letters sent between a soldier and their significant other during wartime.
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The Soldier’s Letter
Create a fictional letter from a soldier in World War II, writing to his beloved on Valentine’s Day.
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The Forgotten Love Letters
Write a story about someone who discovers an old trunk filled with love letters in their new home’s basement.
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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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The Theodosian Walls
Create a story about a soldier stationed on the Theodosian Walls, defending Constantinople from invaders.
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Band of Hope
Write about a love that evolves between the members of a medical team or infirmary during wartime.
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The Silent Heroes
Narrate a story of an animal used in warfare and their relationship with a soldier.
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Hidden Letters from War
Narrate the story of a soldier or a nurse in World War II through a series of letters written to their loved ones.
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Empathy Amid Destruction
Write a story about a U.S. soldier who, amid the chaos of Pearl Harbor, forms an unexpected connection with a Japanese soldier.
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Hidden Beneath Battle Cries
Write about a soldier who uses art or music to cope with the horrors of war.
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A Letter Home
Write a letter from a soldier on the front lines, addressed to his/her beloved back home.
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The New Recruit’s Narrative
Write from the perspective of an inexperienced soldier thrown into the chaos of the apocalypse and their journey from naive entrant to battle-hardened survivor.
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The Legacy Left Behind
Consider a brave soldier who gave their life in service to their country and write about the legacy they left behind.
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Soldier’s Sacrifice
Write about a conversation you’d have with a soldier who has sacrificed for the country.
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Letters from the Frontline
Imagine you are a soldier serving overseas on Memorial Day and write a letter home.
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Unseen Beauty
Narrate a story about a soldier who falls in love with a civilian during an occupation.
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Dove letters
Pen a series of love letters exchanged between a soldier at the front and their lover back home.
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Journey Through the Clone Wars
Narrate a soldier’s perspective during the tumultuous period of the Clone Wars.
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The Fleeting Peace
Write about a veteran soldier trying to reintegrate into civilian life, but can’t shake off the horrors of war.
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Double-agent Disclosure
Imagine a soldier tasked with infiltrating an enemy camp, but ends up sympathizing with the enemy.
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Edge of the Battlefront
Detail the life of a soldier based on a remote war-front, dealing with the paranoia and uncertainty of imminent danger.
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D-Day from a Soldier’s Eyes
Compose a letter home from the perspective of a soldier during the D-Day invasion, describing the scene and your emotions.
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A Letter from the Civil War
Assume you’re a soldier in the Civil War, write a letter to your family back home describing your experiences.
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Wartime Sacrifices
Pen a letter from a soldier during World War II to his family back home detailing his experiences and emotions.
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The Wartime Nurse and Soldier
Draft a heartwarming wartime story about a wounded soldier falling in love with his empathetic nurse.
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Revolutionary Voices
Write a story from the perspective of a foot soldier during the American Revolutionary War.
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World War II Liberation
Write from the perspective of a soldier liberating a concentration camp during World War II.
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Life of a Paper Swan
Assume the role of one of Andersen’s paper swans from ‘The Brave Tin Soldier’. Narrate one day in its life.
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Message from the Diary
A diary of a deceased soldier during the war is found, and it holds ghostly messages.
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Echoes from the Battlefields
Write a story about a ghost soldier still haunted by the combat experience.
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The Soldier Who Brought an Umbrella
Write a funny story around a soldier who, instead of a weapon, carries an umbrella into the battle.
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The Soldier’s Love Letter
Write a historical romance fanfic set against the backdrop of a war period where a soldier falls in love with a civilian through letters.
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Martyrs of War
Write a story from the perspective of a soldier who sacrifices his/her life to save comrades.
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Revolutionary War Correspondences
Compose a story of two best friends separated by the Revolutionary War, communicating through letters.
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Hitler’s Defeat in World War I
What if Adolf Hitler was killed by a British soldier during World War I?
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Cybernetic Wars
As a soldier in a future cybernetic war, describe a critical mission to dismantle the enemy’s AI supercomputer.
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Letters from the Front Line
During World War II, write a series of letters from a soldier on the frontline to their loved ones at home.
