We invite writers to contribute original articles that bring New England history to life for a general audience. Our focus is public history—history written to be read, enjoyed, and understood by curious readers. We aim to tell stories in a clear and compelling manner. Unlike academic history, which often speaks to a specialized audience, our goal is broad accessibility but without oversimplification. Good public history is built on solid sources, careful fact-checking, and intellectual honesty.
If you enjoy uncovering overlooked stories, explaining why the past matters, and making New England history vivid and meaningful, we welcome your submission.
Subject matter:
We welcome original articles about New England history, including interesting or significant people, places, events, and cultural traditions.
What we do not publish:
Personal genealogical or family-history accounts
Political opinions or advocacy pieces
Articles on topics we have already covered
Submissions longer than 1,000 words
Fiction
Originality:
All submissions must be the author’s own original work. We do not accept plagiarized material or content generated by artificial intelligence. By submitting an article you are attesting that the work is your own.
Articles should include references to sources used in compiling the article.
Rights and permissions:
By submitting, authors grant us an unrestricted right to publish their work, provided they are credited in all uses. Authors retain full rights to reuse their material elsewhere in any way they choose.
Compensation:
Submissions are not paid.
Writing and SEO standards:
Follow best practices aligned with Google search preferences:
Write in active voice
Use short, clear sentences
Include smooth transitions between sections
Editorial discretion:
All submissions are subject to editorial review, revision, and acceptance at our discretion. Articles may be edited for clarity and search engine optimization. Authors have the right to approve or reject any edits.
Timing:
We will endeavor to quickly review all submissions.
