Our 2026 theme, A Writing Revolution, calls on storytellers to illuminate the past in ways that ignite the present. This is your chance to lead meaningful conversations, share groundbreaking methods, and help historical fiction writers craft stories that challenge, inspire, and reimagine the world.

We’re seeking sessions that are:

• Insightful and practical

• Focused on craft, career, or creative vision

• Geared toward writers of historical fiction

Session Formats

• Solo Presentations

• Panel Discussions

• Interactive Workshops

• Round Table Discussions

Suggested Topics

Use these prompts as a springboard—we welcome originality and bold ideas!

Revolutionize:

• Research methods

• Writing practice or process

• Revision strategies

• Author platforms or marketing models

Rethink or Reframe:

• How writers connect with readers

• What historical fiction readers crave today

• How to make overlooked aspects of history relevant through theme, voice, or narrative strategy

• The publishing process itself

Inspire Action Through Writing:

• Stories that challenge status quos

• Narratives that amplify underrepresented voices

• Historical fiction that bridges past and present movements