18+ ‘Victorian era’ Writing Prompts
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The Suffragette’s Letter
Write a series of letters between a Victorian woman involved in the suffragette movement and her disapproving family.
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Into the Victorian Underworld
Create a story centred on the daily life of a character involved in the less glamorous, darker side of Victorian…
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Mysteries of the Victorian Inventor
Craft an adventure story around a local inventor with a life-changing creation.
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Tales from the Workhouse
Write a narrative about a Victorian-era workhouse, basing your story on the lives of the inhabitants.
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SteamPunk Sentinel
Visualize a superhero during the Victorian Era, exploring the intersections of advanced technology, society, and morality.
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Valentine’s in a Different Era
If Valentine’s Day was celebrated in a different historical era, how would that look?
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Steampunk Christmas
Envision a steampunk universe where Christmas is celebrated with Victorian-era aesthetics and technology.
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Fortune’s Fool
Write about a con artist’s ambitious plot to steal the crown jewels in the Victorian era.
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Easter Bunny’s Time Machine
Describe the Easter Bunny using a time machine to visit various Easter celebrations throughout history.
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Historical Specter
Write from the viewpoint of a ghost from a historical era, observing the modern world.
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Forward to the Past
Imagine your favorite characters travel back in time. How would they cope with the relevant historical era’s societal norms, technology,…
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Time Turner’s Tale
Write a travelogue detailing your adventures across different time periods in history and future.
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Historic Perspective of Depression
Examine how depression was understood and addressed in different epochs in history.
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Familiar Spaces, Unfamiliar Time
Write about a current space in your life, but in the context of a different time period.
