A community space 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
The Society of History Writers is hosted by
, DPhil Student in Archaeology at the University of Oxford - though treading the fine line between History and Archaeology as her academic research explores the very newly literate early Anglo-Saxon England.The
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.‘Sharing history helps the world move forward. We’re not going back!’
Margot McMahon
Why join the Society of History Writers?
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.
It is entirely free for all to read, meaning that no content lies behind a paywall. You can, however, make a voluntary donation to the work of hosting this community by taking out a paid subscription, starting at £5 per month (≈ US$6.70) with a flexible option to make a one-off donation of up to £100 (≈US$133.60).
You’ll get…
Regular guest posts showcasing the work of members across the spectrum of historical writing, fiction and nonfiction
Monthly roundups of new additions to the Directory, highlighting the diversity of history writing on Substack
Monthly interviews with history writers, showcasing their work, hearing about their journey to publication, and asking your questions
Join our engaging community chat, with multiple discussion prompts each week related to your own writing
Writing guest articles
The Society of History Writers is entirely submission-based - meaning that it is all your work! Submissions are currently closed and will reopen in May 2025. Subscribers will have advanced notice of submissions reopening and will have the opportunity to submit articles ahead of the wider readership on Substack.
See below for details of how to send articles for consideration.
Joining the Directory
This is a space to gather history writers (including writers of historical fiction) from across Substack, organised by genre. You do not have to be a subscriber to join the directory, though it is encouraged. New additions are sent to subscribers monthly.
See below for details of how to join.
Contact
To get in touch with Holly about professional enquiries, including guest appearances, off-Substack podcasts, and book reviews, please send a DM through the Substack app or email her at the address below:
societyofhistorywriters@gmail.com
