Eight Fabulous Activities at National Harbor, Maryland

#HNS2019 Conference Preview by Christine Trent, Venue Chair - The HNS 2019 conference will be held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, located inside National Harbor, a vibrant shopping and entertainment district just minutes away from Reagan National Airport.  Within easy steps of the Gaylord are more than 60 restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, … Continue reading Eight Fabulous Activities at National Harbor, Maryland

Ten Tips for Pitching Your Book at the HNS Conference

#HNS2019 Conference Preview by Elizabeth Kerri Mahon, HNS Conference Board Secretary & Agent/Editor Liaison - At the 2019 Historical Novel Society Conference, most pitches will take place one-on-one with you across from your agent or editor at a small table in a large nondescript hotel meeting room with other appointments occurring at the same time. … Continue reading Ten Tips for Pitching Your Book at the HNS Conference

“Writing Fights”: An Interview with Preconference Academy Instructor, Teel James Glenn

#2019 Conference Preview by Teel James Glenn - The Historical Novel Society is excited to welcome Teel James Glenn to instruct at our Preconference Academy. His two workshops are entitled “Fighting Writers” and "Writing Fights," and both utilize his talents as a fight choreographer and a novelist. Today, TJ visits our blog to tell us … Continue reading “Writing Fights”: An Interview with Preconference Academy Instructor, Teel James Glenn

Top Five Reasons to Volunteer at HNS Maryland 2019

#HNS2019 Conference Preview by Jenny Quinlan, Volunteer Coordinator - Get Your Feet Wet If you’re new to attending conferences, or networking with people in person is a little outside your comfort zone, volunteering is a great way to ease into the conference scene. (As a bit of an introvert with a few anxiety issues, volunteering … Continue reading Top Five Reasons to Volunteer at HNS Maryland 2019

“Taming Scrivener”: An Interview with Preconference Academy Instructor, Alison Stuart

#HNS2019 Conference Preview by Alison Stuart - The Historical Novel Society is excited to welcome Alison Stuart to instruct at our Preconference Academy. Her workshop is entitled "Taming Scrivener" and is generating a lot of interest among authors who want to expand their writing toolkit. Say "hello" to everyone, Alison! AS: Hello! I am so … Continue reading “Taming Scrivener”: An Interview with Preconference Academy Instructor, Alison Stuart