274+ ‘War’ Writing Prompts
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Current Event Tug-of-War
Choose a current event or issue and write two essays: one in support of it, and one against it.
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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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Through Her Eyes
Write a journal entry from the perspective of a woman in a specific historical event.
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Melodic Kingdoms
Compose a verse wherein the kingdom is ruled by a monarch whose decrees take the form of song.
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Unseen Casualty
Document a day in the life of a nurse or medic in a war hospital during the World War era.
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Love Amidst War
Envision a tale of romantic love blossoming amidst the bleakness and devastation of war.
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Behind Enemy’s Lines
Create a story in which your main character is a spy planted in enemy territory during World War.
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Home Away From Home
Imagine you’re an evacuated child in the World War era, living in a stranger’s home away from your parents. Describe your experiences.
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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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War Among the Stars
Write a tale about celestial beings involved in a cosmic war, where each star represents a different warrior or deity.
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The Galactic Refugee Crisis
Write a story about being an alien species forced to flee its planet due to war or ecological disaster and finding refuge in other parts of the Star Wars galaxy.
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Clash of the Beasts
Pen a dramatic scene where legendary beasts are wielded as weapons in a fantastical war.
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Christmas Journey Through Time
Detail an imaginary Christmas journey through different historical periods.
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Beneath Cloaks and Daggers
Set in the Cold War era, you are a spy in the competing climate of the space race.
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Puzzle of the Enigma Machine
You are a talented cryptologist recruited to decode the decrypted messages from the enemy during World War II.
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The Unseen Patriot
Imagine you are a double agent in World War II, working to mislead enemy forces while all along being true to your homeland.
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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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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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Protocol XAR7002 Breach
Write about a war triggered by breaking a universal peace treaty, known as Protocol XAR7002.
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Warlock Warrior
In a land torn apart by war, you are a solitary warlock looking for peace amidst the chaos.
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Conscripted Coven
You’re part of a reluctant coven of witches drafted to participate in a war you want no part in.
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Bewitched Battleground
Imagine a war that can only be ended by a forbidden spell known to a handful of ancient witches.
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Last Spell Standing
Journey into a world where the most powerful witches engage in a series of deadly duels to claim the title of the Supreme Sorceress of the war-torn land.
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Battle of the Bound
Write a story about a war between witches and humans where the outcome of the war determines the future of magic.
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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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Strands of Survival
Weave a tale around a civilian woman who is forced to spy in enemy territory during a war.
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Whispers of the Battlefield
Craft a narrative about a war medic and his experiences on the battlefield.
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Brother Against Brother
Write a story about two siblings who end up fighting on opposing sides in a war.
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Battle for Supremacy
Write about a conflict between vampire and werewolf clans fighting for dominance in a city.
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The Mortal Mingle
A vampire falls in love with a human and decides to go against his own kind to protect his love.
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In the Eyes of Humans
Write about a vampire detective who is called on to solve a string of mysterious human murders that have all the hallmarks of a vampire attack.
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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 Amidst The Ruins
Visualize a scenario where two soldiers from opposing sides find common ground on Valentine’s Day.
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Valentine’s Day Peace Treaty
Imagine if on Valentine’s Day, warring nations decide to pause and make a temporary peace treaty.
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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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Echo of War
Write a story from the perspective of a war veteran experiencing a series of vivid war flashbacks.
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Chronicles of the Ancient War
Write about an ancient war that shaped the enmity or alliance between dwarves and elves.
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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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The Rebellion’s Lifeline: Smugglers and Informants
Write from the perspective of a smuggler turned reluctant hero within the Rebellion.
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Caught in the Crossfire
Write about living in Ireland during the tumultuous times of the Easter Rising or the Irish Civil War.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis Reimagined
Create a suspense-filled narrative focused on backroom negotiations during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Space Race Rivalry
Write about the experiences of a scientist working on either the American Apollo or the Soviet Sputnik programs.
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Undercover Tales
Craft a story about a spy from the United States or USSR, with their missions, triumphs, and challenging moral decisions.
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Defecting Dancers
Imagine you are a renowned ballet dancer in the USSR during the Cold War, struggling with the decision to defect to the West.
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Surviving the Super-War
Describe a war-ridden world where superheroes fighting each other have wreaked havoc.
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Children of Terror
Develop a story where the children of high-ranking terrorists are kidnapped with promises of a better life, but are also used as bargaining chips.
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Echoes of War
Write a chilling story about a battlefield haunted by the vengeful spirits of fallen soldiers, seeking retribution against the leaders who waywardly led them to their deaths.
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The Inter-Universal War
Imagine a situation wherein our universe engages in warfare with a parallel one.
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Sunscreen War
Imagine a world where sunscreen is akin to a precious gem or an invaluable resource, capable of sparking conflicts.
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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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Chaos of the Cipher
Write about a group of spies who find an ancient cipher, unleashing chaos as various nations start the race to decode it.
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The Unseen War
Construct a story around a spy who realizes that the very government they’re spying for is the enemy they were sworn to fight against.
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Secrets in the Attic
While rummaging through the attic, your character stumbles across a series of letters exchanged between their grandparents during World War II.
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Strengthened in Strife
Narrate a story about a married couple’s relationship strengthening amidst the harsh realities of war.
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Last Night at the Bunker
Craft a tale about a couple who find themselves trapped in a war bunker, using this confined place and time to confess their feelings.
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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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Love Letters from the Front
Describe a romantic relationship sustained through letters while one partner is away at war.
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Battle of the Magic Guilds
Create a world where magic is organized and controlled by different guilds or societies that are now on the brink of war.
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The War of Differences
Write a story about a world split in two – one side supports the AI uprising, the other opposes it.
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Voices of Veterans
Write a fictional letter from a war veteran, describing their experiences and emotions.
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Post-Apocalyptic North Pole
Imagine a scenario where a global calamity has turned the North Pole into ruins and Santa is trying to restore hope.
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Lost City
Tell the tale of a vibrant, thriving city that experiences a devastating cataclysmic event causing its downfall.
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Bonds Of Blood And Magic
Narrate a story of two close friends, a knight and a wizard, who are challenged and somewhat fractured by the fierce throes of a revolution.
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Machine Overthrow
Imagine a world where artificial intelligence has launched an apocalypse against mankind.
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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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Diplomatic Disaster
Write about an incident where a human diplomat unintentionally offends an alien race, leading to rising tensions.
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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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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.
