Welcome to the Society of History Writers
The only Substack community dedicated to sharing the history writing of its members to a global readership.
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?
Community, Support, Visibility, Coaching
Free subscribers
Twice-monthly guest article
Monthly roundup of new additions to the Directory
Our FIRST EVER Society of History Writers Conference (likely May 2025 with details TBC)!
Paid subscribers
📧 Quarterly writers' digest critiquing writing style and connecting writers with alpha & beta readers
🖊️ Monthly chat and feedback on writing up to 5000 words to support YOUR writing journey
👩🏫 STARTING JAN25 Monthly workshop sharing insights from over a decade of history research experience
Founding members
60 minute 1:1 coaching session with year-long email follow-up and DMs access
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.
This publication is run by Holly A Brown.
Check out her other publication,
, below to read all things medieval history and historical fiction.
Can we join the directory if we write about food history?
Great stuff! Really looking forward to reading more