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Society of History Writers Directories | w/c 30th September 2024

Notices

Welcome to our newest paid subscribers!

Thank you

Amy Freeborn

for upgrading this past week. I can’t wait to get to know you better through our members’ community here, with discussion threads and Q&As planned for this next month on the themes of history reading and writing.

In case you missed it

Here's what you wrote last month!

Call for submissions

A reminder that we are still open for submissions for articles to be shared on the Society. We are entirely submission-based, meaning that only articles submitted by writers are posted (i.e., it won’t be my writing!

Thank you to all those who have sent in submissions / are working on writing up their pitches. We are almost fully booked with two guest posts per month for the next three months.

THERE IS ONLY ONE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2024.

Should more than one writer submit work, additional pieces will be scheduled for 2025 (or I will think about creative ways to increase the amount of guest posts per month!! I wouldn’t want to say no to more excellent writing…)

How to contribute to the Society

Join the Directory

Submissions

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New additions to the Directory w/c 23rd September 2024

Non Fiction | Ancient History

The Secret Archive

by

Lyna

. I talk about misunderstood, misinterpreted and lesser-known historical events and figures. Let’s dive into the secrets that history has kept from us!

The Sweet Sin of The Swing

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Non Fiction | Medieval History

Once Upon a Time, Long Ago... by

Clara Chamberlain

. Join me for medieval and early modern history and culture chat with a sense of humour. Think Horrible Histories for grown ups with an erudite edge and the odd home-made meme. Clara has a few book writing projects lined up for after the completion of her PhD, so keep your eyes peeled!

Mother Knows Best: Elite Medieval Momagers

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Non Fiction | Thematic History

Art History

Art for the Liturgical Year

by

Amelia Sims McKee

. Art History posts scheduled for the liturgical calendar, covering the Ancient to Baroque periods.

The Mass of Gregory the Great

The Pre-Raphaelite Pleasaunce

by

Jesse Campbell 𓆸

. Exploring the ethereal realm of the Pre-Raphaelites through their art, poetry, and personal histories, accompanied by book recommendations and the latest research.

What does "Pre-Raphaelite" Mean?

Food History

Azerbaijani Foodways

by

Simi Rezai

. Curious Azerbaijani gardener & food enthusiast, sharing her findings & food from soil to spoon.

Indian Subcontinent History

Ayush’s Substack

by

Ayush

. I am interested in uncovering how our past informs out present and I look out for it on my travels. My essays (including personal ones) explore lesser known stories associated with places across the Indian subcontinent.

Dadi and Punjabi

Italian History

Historia Minuta by

Historia Minuta

. Historia Minuta shares lesser-known stories and anecdotes, mainly from Italian cultural history.

Bassilla, the Tenth Muse

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Historical Fiction

On the Road to Jericho: A Novel

by

Sue Mann

. (Break). Rise. Thrive. Repeat. Stories of adventure, misadventure and hope in South Africa, the Middle East and beyond. Sue’s novel has just started releasing on Substack - and keep your eyes peeled on the

Society of History Writers

for a couple of guest appearances in the coming months!

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Welcome to the Society of History Writers!

If you’re new here, I’m Holly and I’m passionate about connecting history readers and writers here on Substack while supporting you in your own journey as a writer. I’m currently a PhD student (Medieval Archaeology), and I’m delighted to be here to serve and support you.

A recent picture of me, advertising the little book club I run over on Telling Their Tales.

If you’re not currently a paid member but you’re thinking of joining us, know that my comments are always open for you to ask any questions you might have before hitting upgrade.

Paid membership starts from just under £7 per month (though there is currently a huge offer on - see below), and gives you access to community, support, and visibility. Each month, we’ll connect as a small group of readers and writers through Q&As and chats, where we support each other in our current projects and queries. You’ll have the option to start your own chat threads, plus exclusive access to the monthly members’ roundup, where your writing is shared with a global readership.

Ready to take the next step in your writing and invest in 1:1 coaching? Join the writer coaching programme to unlock a 60-minute coaching session, year-long email follow up, and access to DMs. There are only four spots left in this current intake, though I plan to open back up in Spring 2025.