Historical Writers of America (HWA) is a nonprofit trade association, with a membership of supportive historical writers and related industry professionals. Our mission is to advance the personal, professional and business interests of writers who are inspired by history through networking, education, and advocacy. Fiction? Nonfiction? Both? HWA is the place for you! Whether your interest is in book, novel, short story, journalism, or other writing forms, we celebrate the writer that is inspired by history, and work to have a supporting community, and educational and networking opportunities.