What is the Society of History Writers?
Well, put simply, it’s a place for history writers to connect with one another, sharing in the joys and struggles of the writer’s life as well as sharing our work with a global readership. It is a collaborative project, with contributions from a range of individuals showcasing history across time and space. Not limited to academic research or published authors, it aims to provide a platform for every writer at any stage of their career.
There are several ways to contribute to the work of the Society.
Becoming a subscriber
When you join the Society, you join a community of writers. And that theme of community and collaboration runs deep.
We are active on chat, sharing books we’re currently reading and projects we’re currently working on, as well as engaging in discussions related to upcoming posts.
We share the work of others on Notes, restacking, commenting, and liking to help fellow writers build their own readership.
We showcase the work of emerging and established writers, through guest articles and inclusion in the various directories of history writers, subdivided by genre.
What are subscriber benefits?
Free subscribers
Twice-monthly guest articles; monthly Directory update article; annual virtual conference (new for 2025!)
Paid subscribers
Networking events
Feedback on your writing up to 3,000 words
Organised opportunities to connect with alpha and beta readers
Writing guest articles
The Society of History Writers is entirely submission-based - meaning that it is all your work! See below for details of how to send a pitch or completed article for consideration.
Joining the Directory
This is a space to gather history writers (including writers of historical fiction) from across Substack, organised by genre. See below for details of how to join.
