274+ ‘War’ Writing Prompts
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Armistice Day Aftermath
Pen down a story set in the immediate aftermath of Armistice Day, November 11, 1918.
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Digital Warfare
Envision a scenario where nations go to war in a completely digital battleground, with no physical wars.
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Honoring the Unseen Heroes
Write a tribute to the unseen heroes of the war – the medics, the nurses, and other supporting staff.
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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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Beasts of Burden
Imagine a world where giant creatures are the mode of transportation, and humans share a mental link with these beasts.
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October Rebellion
Write a narrative around the Cuban Missile Crisis, beginning on October 16th, 1962.
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To Free a Sparrow
Develop a story about a German officer who secretly aids the escape of a Jewish family.
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Berlin, the City of AI
Write a story set in an alternate timeline where artificial intelligence was invented during the Cold War by the East Germans.
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The Battle of Lawn Decorations
Write about a suburban cold war escalating between two neighbors using increasingly ridiculous lawn ornaments.
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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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The Propagation of Earth Day
Write about the origination of Earth Day and how it has evolved over the years.
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Civil War Fangs
Craft a tale set during the American Civil War where vampires agitate and escalate the conflict to ensure a steady flow of human victims.
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The Crypto Chronicles
Write about a historical codebreaker during World War II who stumbles upon information not meant for his eyes.
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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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The Civil War Sweethearts
Imagine a romance blossoming amidst the peariled fronts of the Civil War, write a passionate exchange of love letters between two sweethearts.
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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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Ringing in the Past
Craft a narrative about celebrating New Year’s Eve during a pivotal historical era.
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The Ghostly Battlefields
Describe an old battlefield, notorious for its spectral soldiers who continue to fight their wars.
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Rosie’s Revelation
Create a short tale about a factory working women during World War II realizing her potential.
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Daring Defector
Write about a brave individual defecting from their oppressive regime during the Cold War.
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Florence Nightingale’s Night Shift
Experience a night in Florence Nightingale’s shoes during the Crimean War. How do you cope with the responsibility and immense pressure?
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Unseen Side of Lincoln
Write a story from the perspective of Abraham Lincoln, but focus on his daily life instead of his political career.
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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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Revolutionary War Hero
Imagine you are a spy in the revolutionary war. Write a tale of espionage and risk.
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Snapshots of the Civil War
Write from the perspective of a war photographer during the American Civil 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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Alien Invasion During World War II
Write a story featuring aliens landing on Earth amidst the turmoil of World War II.
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Revolutionary War Hero
You are a hero of the Revolutionary War. Write about your experiences and how you contributed to the cause.
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Anachronistic Adventures
Write a fairy tale about a character from a past era suddenly appearing in a more recent period.
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Operation Ice Cream Drop
Imagine a world where instead of the Berlin Airlift delivering supplies, it was actually a massive operation to deliver ice cream to the people of West Berlin.
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The Great Cheese War
Explore how a world war could have been sparked by a dispute over which country makes the best cheese.
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Children of the Holocaust
Portray the life of a Jewish child living in a concentration camp during World War II.
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Warrior’s Pledge
What would you do if you found a legendary sword that can merge any two beings into one?
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Annual Sports Day Debacle
Imagine the goofs and slips that occur during the much-anticipated school sports day.
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Kiss or Kill: The Superheroes Love Story
Narrate a story about two superheroes/villains who, at war with one another, start developing feelings.
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The Warfront Wedding Bells
Explore a love story that blossoms between two enemy soldiers during a cease-fire.
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Sengoku Chaos
Depict the life of a peasant farmer trying to survive in an era of warring states, the Sengoku period.
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Warrior Hearts
Two fierce warriors meet on the battlefield, each representing opposing armies, yet they develop a shared respect and love for each other.
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Unscathed, but Scared
Your invincible hero is physically unharmed but suffers from moral injuries. Write about their struggle with guilt or remorse.
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Love in the time of War
Spin a tale of a passionate romance set against the backdrop of a grueling war.
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WWII: Personal Perspectives
Imagine you are a soldier in World War II, pen down a diary entry expressing your thoughts and experiences.
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Echoes of Battlefield
Write about a character from your heritage who was involved in a historic event, such as a war or a revolution.
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War-Time Struggles
Craft a story about a battlefield nurse, dealing with the realities of war while trying to maintain her own sanity.
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Letter from the Front Line
Pretend you are a soldier during a major war, and write a letter home to your family.
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War of Magical Creatures
Write about a grand war taking place between mythical creatures and what instigates it.
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Hidden Loyalties
Create a narrative revolving around a spy who must play for both sides in the cold war.
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Echoes of the Past
Write about a character who compares the societal collapse in the zombie apocalypse with historical events.
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Memories of Major Events
Interview an elderly individual about a specific historical event they have lived through.
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Echoes of the Past
A historian is stranded on an uncharted island that was once the site of a brutal, forgotten war, and the ghosts of soldiers still roam its lonely beaches.
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Living Amidst War
Craft a story where your protagonist lives in a war-torn country and is battling to maintain their humanity.
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Bio-Warfare
An infectious organism from one galaxy begins infecting and taking control of beings in another galaxy sparking an unprecedented intergalactic war.
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Battle of the Dimensional Anomalies
Create a sci-fi conflict where multiple galaxies wage war over newly discovered dimension portals.
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Battle Scarred
Describe an adventure where physical injuries conflict with the protagonist’s much-needed active participation.
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The Beast at Battle
Create a story about a fantastical creature that is brought unwillingly into a raging war, causing a shift in the battle dynamics.
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Childhood Amid the War
Put yourself in the shoes of a child during the Civil War era. Write about their disillusionment, their growth, and lessons learned.
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The Female Soldier’s Perspective
Write from the point of view of a woman who disguises herself as a man in order to fight in the Civil War.
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Abundance in Scarcity
Narrate the story of a Civil War family trying to keep their farm alive during the war.
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Hidden Letters of the Battlefield
Imagine discovering a forgotten correspondence between two Civil War soldiers and transcribe their letters.
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The Lost Magical City
Craft a tale centered around the mysterious disappearance of a famed magical city.
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Dia’s Defiance
Write about a double agent working within the Imperial court who is secretly feeding information to the Rebellion.