About
History of WomenIf history was a Hollywood movie, the editing room floor would be littered with the stories of women clipped to make room for men’s stories. We are here to tell those stories.
Note from the editor
If history was a Hollywood movie, the editing room floor would be littered with the stories of women. Clipped from the history books to make room for men’s stories. We are here to collect and tell those stories.
Editors
Carlyn Beccia
Author & illustrator. My latest books — 10 AT 10, MONSTROUS: THE LORE, GORE, & SCIENCE, and THEY LOST THEIR HEADS. Contact: CarlynBeccia.com
Kyrie Gray
For more history and humor subscribe to my newsletter Guffaw https://guffaw.substack.com/welcome or How Droll, Dear https://howdrolldear.substack.com
Zara Everly
Writing and research information professional. Bibliophile. Forever English major. Literary harlot.
Mary DeVries
The older I get, the less I know. That won’t stop me from writing about everything and anything under the sun. Join me in delighting and despairing about life.
Liz Jin
“I wake up in the morning with a desire to both save the world and savor the world. That makes it hard to plan my day.”
Debbie Walker
Debbie Walker is the creator of Middle-Pause, STOMP!, & published a 3-book anthology. Top Writer Food & Diversity. Follow her at https://linktr.ee/Debbie_Walker
Writers
Jenine "Jeni" Baines
Little old lady from Pasadena. Granny going, going, going...fueled by the Light within Beauty. Head over heels in love with words. and words.
Lakeyia
Hello, I love writing and sharing my stories. I mostly love to write Fiction/Horror, but I will share Poetry along with African History/True Crime.
Adelina Vasile
Mother, educator, journalist, copywriter. I write about the things I need to learn myself.
Glad Doggett || Reader. Writer. Wanderer.
Lover of crossword puzzles & artfully crafted sentences. || https://gladdoggett.medium.com/membership
Write into the Woods
Novelist and freelance editor and proofreader, with a passion for heritage, other worlds and the strange. Find out more at www.writeintothewoods.com
Jane Lynch
A woman of faith, balancing bookkeeping with book-writing. Occupying that beautiful hiatus in time between the cares of parenting and the advancement of age.
Yan Huang
Building connections one word at a time. | Bylines in few start-ups | Cancer survivor at 23 | More stories at http://yuyanhuang.substack.com
Toya Qualls-Barnette
*Top writer in This Happened To Me| Writing about the impact of relationships|Contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul| Dreamer|Mother|HSP in drag
JustAnnet 👑
Budding writer and YouTuber. Please support my very small lifestyle channel by subscribing 👇🏾 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9y-0WXgLa_ppyuaKcgLrA
Frances Hickmott
Writer/Speaker/Author-” Journey to Joy,” writes about mental health, self-improvement, and resilience.
Ella F.
Bibliophile and lover of words. Interested in business, relationships, self and life lessons.
Helen Pugh
#History where #women take centre stage! Ebooks & paperbacks for kids + adults in English & español. She/her linktr.ee/helenpugh #SouthAmerica #somerset
Stela G.
Freelance writer, former journalist, international law graduate, first-gen immigrant based in Yorkshire
Samantha Holloway
I am the following: SF/F Writer, Nail Polish Mixatrix, Book Reviewer, Blogger, TV Reviewer, Awesome Chick, Geek, Tea Drinker, MFA Seeker.
Raluca Enescu
Small charity manager; workers’ rights advocate; data cruncher; purveyor of pretty graphs. Writing in History of Yesterday, Illumination and The Daily Cuppa.
Alfie Jane
Forever Middle Child writing what she sees. https://alfiejaneadventures.medium.com/membership
Sajjad Choudhury
Product Operations Lead @ Onfido | I create relationship wellbeing content, digital products and run an IG page. Check it out - https://linktr.ee/saish_coaching
Audrey Dixon
I write about whatever matters to me and what may matter to you in Change Your Mind Change Your Life, B.O.S.S., Words in Motion, and History of Women,
Lon Shapiro
High quality creative & design https://guttmanshapiro.com. Former pro athlete & high quality performance coach. Teach the world one high quality joke at a time
Charlene Brown
Writer, painter, and great-grandmother. Visit me at www.charlenebrownpainting.blogspot.com
Ellie Baker
I’m a fan of new perspectives, and hilarity. And birds. I hope my writing makes your day a bit weirder.
Carina Rosner Ghionzoli
I write! I write about life, love, relationships and fear. To find the freedom, whatever that may be…
Prateek Dasgupta
Top writer in History, Science, Art, Food, and Culture. Interested in lost civilizations and human evolution. Contact: prateekdasgupta@gmail.com
Pseu Pending (Seu)
Leisure is a path to the thinking process. Museum Educator/ Contemporary Art Researcher/ Lover of the culinary arts. Top writer in Poetry, Art, Food, Creativity
Nancy Parish
Amateur Cat Herder. Previously, Contributing Editor for CWIM. My ebook Life with Scout: The Blind Kitty Chronicles avail. https://thesoundandfurry.com/
Molly Martin
I’m a long-time tradeswoman activist and retired electrician/electrical inspector in Santa Rosa CA.
kathryn donahue
Author of THE DOG WALKER’S DIARY who continues to stop every canine she meets for more story ideas.
Hannah To ✨ | Lifelong Learner
Entrepreneur, creative educator, and global volunteer. Helping lifelong learners think better, work smart, and live with purpose. https://linktr.ee/hgdt
Heather Thompson
HUMAN | AcquiredSavant Artist | Synesthesia | Poet | Entrepreneur | HealthcareFuturist -AI | Published Worldwide | KeynoteSpeaker | Contemplative | RareDisease
VG Reynoso
Social Sciences Nerd. Egalitarian. Activist. Progressive Atheist. Musings on life lessons, trauma recovery, culture, and any itch I need to scratch.
Stacey Curran
Former journalist; few N.E. Press Assoc. Awards, few Boston Globe Magazine essays, @TheBelladonnaComedy @Slackjaw @BostonAccent, @WBUR, grocery lists.
Monika Gupta
I am a cosmetologist, mom of two and wife. I enjoy sharing my experiences from my personal and professional life.
Amy Sterling Casil
Over 500 million views and 5 million published words, top writer in health and social media. Author of 50 books, former exec, Nebula nominee.
Jacob Flanders
cosmos, earth, life, thought, feeling, meaning, arts, words & some other things, besides
Meghan McKie
Meghan McKie is a retired Naval Warfare Officer who transitioned on active duty. Ottawa, ON Canada.
Ruby Lee
Mother, Wife, Teacher, Librarian, Teller of Stories. Author of The Marriage Wars by Leeanne Beasley Berry. Top Writer in Parenting, This Happened to Me, Humor
Michaela Parker, Bestselling Author✨
#1 New Release | A Childhood Secret: The Piano Lesson - A Memoir, Kindle Unlimited (Audible & Hardcover Coming Soon)
Kassondra O'Hara
Working mom who uses her curiosity to fuel the curiosities of others ~ Writes mostly history and true crime
Sherrell Writes
I am a new Freelancer who is documenting her journey for others that feel like they have no idea what they're doing.
Anu Kumar
I write about books, culture, behaviors, and practical self improvement. Words + Fiction @ par-desi.com.
Victoria Buckman
There are three main passions that I have in life: books, coffee, and history. I have decided to write about them.
Kathy Copeland Padden
is a music fanatic, classic film aficionado, and history buff surfing the End Times wave like a boss. Come along!
Nour Alhakk
Avid writer with invaluable knowledge in religion, history and politics. Email: n.elshereef@yahoo.com
Crystalclearcandace
Writer, poet, gardener, life-long learner, warrior for children, lover of faerie, freedom, and joy. From a long line of badass women. She/her/hers
Georgia NeSmith
Retired professor, feminist, writer, photographer, activist, grandmother of 5, overall Wise Woman. Phd UIA School of Journalism & Mass Communication, 1994.
Heather Pegas
Proud “day-job” writer. Inveterate purveyor of unprofitable think pieces. Now with Pushcart nomination!
Amanda Mae
Amanda Mae is a librarian who has lived in too many states and enjoys anything involving books, history, and productivity.
Nah.
I swear I’m human. In fact, I am extraordinary. Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nahtraordinary
Colleen Killingsworth
Obsessed with examining all facets of the human experience//There is no spoon. Formerly at Fox TV Stations & @Timeline_Now.
Karthik Rajan
Stories to fuel your mind. Theme: life’s hidden treasures in plain sight. Goal: Warm tone, solid content, crisp stories. About me: one google search away.
A. Grace
Grace writes fiction & articles on various topics in the western U.S. She is also a photographer, dog mom, and nature lover! Buy her a coffee: Ko-fi.com/agrace
Becky Roehrs
A feminist who writes about politics, humor, relationships, and mental health. Sarcastic and silly. Loves coffee and canoeing.
Consistent Contradiction
philosopher, psychedelics enthusiast, cat lover, communist, passionate about TV writing for social change.
Giulia Picciau
Passionate about storytelling in all of its forms. Disconnected rambles about pop culture and music. Come visit at https://garrickzanna.com
Trang NP Tran
Lover of roses, stories, music and light reflection on water. Assistant editor at TintJournal.com. I strive to wield my pen with responsibility and compassion.
Amy Colleen
I read a lot of books & sometimes I’m funny. I aspire to be a novelist, practice at humor & human interest writing, and am very fond of the Oxford comma.
Abby Cheval
Millennial, noncommittal romantic, walking the tightrope between hope and depression. Sounds like you too? I’ll write something for both of us.
Pluto Wolnosci 🟣
“As out there as the planet itself.”— MWC Honorable Mention. Confused & searching. Creation is life. Running from my Black Dog. May include affiliate links.
Gemini McCain
💡Almost Too Creative Multi-Passionate Manifesting Generator⚡Hit me on all the things. 👉🏼https://linktr.ee/gemini.mccain
Betsy Denson
Always looking for the interesting. Incurably curious. Write a new book in my head once a month. Hopefully one will cross the finish line before I'm 80.
Jamie Toth, The Somewhat Cyclops
I write about independent movies, tarot, consumer safety, and more. Contact me: somewhatcyclops@gmail.com
Ilana Quinn
I am a university student who writes under a pseudonym about history, life and faith. https://linktr.ee/ilanaquinn
Amber Brambell
I love books, culture, and history, and write about all of them. Contact: amberbrambell@gmail.com
Camilla Bass
I'm Camilla. Writer, reader, traveller, flâneuse and enthusiastic Spanish learner. Read about my travels, book recommendations and Spanish language adventures.
Casey McGrath
Compulsively curious Professional Writer with a penchant for self-development, healthy living, psychology, history, & the creative process.
Anne Hammersmith
Interested in humor, life lessons, and great essays. A sucker for a well-written listicle as well.
Elisabeth Khan
Multicultural, multilingual writer, translator, and editor. Co-editor at Literary Impulse and ShabdAaweg Review. Senior Editor at ShabdAaweg Press.
Johanna Da Costa
a French tour guide, a feminist, a cheese lover. I write about art, books, feminism, and others
Rebecca Cullen
L.A. woman. Subscribe to https://mojowriter.substack.com/ for one Medium tip, one SEO tip, 2 scoops of inspiration w. a cherry bomb of sass on top.
Maya Lach-Aidelbaum
Essays, stories and musings from a young journalist in the process of self-discovery.
Ellen Baker
Writing about the wonderful life of Nana/Mom, retired person who forgets she is not young anymore, and whatever else lghts an inner fire.
Jenn Belden
If I’m not writing, I’m reading — with a cup of coffee at hand. Expert at avoiding housework. I also write at www.JennCaffeinated.com
Anne Kennedy
I write about culture, feminism, and life lessons. MA International Studies, expert in dandelion root coffee.
Ossiana Tepfenhart
I’m a weirdo who loves to write. Deal with it. Available for hire. Instagram @ossiana.makes.content
Jen McMorrow
Freelance writer based in Raleigh, NC. I write on my healing journey and related topics such as love, dating and relationships, wellness, and mental health.
Judy Millar
Canadian humour writer. Comedic storyteller. Overthinker. 😂 Words in Reader’s Digest 🇨🇦, Writer’s Digest, Medium + judy@judymillar.ca Twitter: @judymillar
Shefali O'Hara
Cancer survivor, writer, engineer. BSEE from MIT, MSEE, and MA in history. Love nature, animals, books, art, and interesting discussions.
Mary Lou Heater
Doctor of Nursing Practice specializing in adult mental heath, aging and addictions. Writer, lover of words, and ideas.
Nadja Scarlett
“Witchy, not wicked” | Hodgepodge of stories from spooky fiction to nonfiction, and ALOT in between with a mix of quirky for extra fun!
Shenbaga Lakshmi
Software engineer chasing cultural stories. 4x Top Writer. Best life tip: Text your friends back! Contact: shenbawrites@gmail.com
B. LeBoeuf
Writer and social media guru. Proud mom and wife. Crazy cat lady. Vampire Slayer. Check: Today Parents, SPM & Scary Mommy. ko-fi.com/authorbrittleboeuf
Samantha Hodder
Audio Producer, Writer | 🎙Podcast Host | 💌Narrative Podcast Newsletter https://bingeworthy.substack.com/ | 🐠Find Your Fish! https://bit.ly/Storyfish_info|
Molly Willett
I like ancient stuff and fluffy socks 🏺🧦 Writing about Classics, Cosy Mysteries, Art, and getting through your Quarter Life Crisis
Joe Duncan
I’ve worked in politics for thirteen years and counting. Editor for Sexography: Medium.com/Sexography | The Science of Sex: http://thescienceofsex.substack.com
Jan M Flynn
Writer & educator. The Startup, Writing Cooperative, P.S. I Love You, The Ascent, more. Award-winning short fiction. Visit me at www.JanMFlynn.net.
Kimberly Carlson Aesara
I'm an award-winning novelist. Writing about The Write Life. Offering a practical, inspiring program that gives you tools to write the book of your dreams.
Julie Gray
Pop culture, tech and internet culture writer. Film, TV shows, Star Wars, Gaming and anything else I find interesting.
Sharon Johnson
Published in literary magazines. Retired health & human services leader. I'm a grandmother who walks by the river. Blog: www.common-sage.com.
Nihan Kucukural
Turkish copywriter and screenwriter based in New Zealand. I am addicted to stories. I write screenwriting/copywriting advice and occasional funny stuff.
Debbie Walker
Debbie Walker is the creator of Middle-Pause, STOMP!, & published a 3-book anthology. Top Writer Food & Diversity. Follow her at https://linktr.ee/Debbie_Walker
Tree Langdon
Tree Langdon is a Canadian writer and artist. Her stories, poetry and sketches are inspired by her dreams for the world and by her passions.
Margaret's Reflections
Articles on my recovery journey after a toxic relationship. Here's what you need to know after leaving an abusive relationship: https://bit.ly/3Qd5973
Sigrid van Roode | Jewellery Historian
Jewellery historian, published author and archaeologist. Bringing you the stories on jewellery you never knew existed. www.bedouinsilver.com
June Kirri
She/her | 🇯🇵🇳🇵🇺🇸 in 🇩🇪 | Publisher of Bitchy & The POV | Ex- journalist & magazine editor I Feminism, women, & motherhood | https://linktr.ee/junekirri
Marilyn Flower
Writer, sacred fool, improviser, avid reader, novel forthcoming, soul collage facilitator, prayer warrior and did I say writer? https://linktr.ee/marilynflower
Joe Luca
Top Writer in Humor and Satire. I love words. Those written, and those received. I’m here to communicate & comment. To be a part of a greater whole.
Tara Blair Ball
Certified Relationship Coach, Author, and Podcast Co-host for Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse. https://beacons.page/tara.relationshipcoach
Renata Ellera Gomes
Writing about love, relationships, culture, and life in general. Get my book, Acid Sugar, at shorturl.at/hvAVX
Sean Kernan
I'm a nommer. Submit your articles to my publication Corporate Underbelly and I'll try to help you get boosted.
