HNS HISTORICAL FICTION AWARDS
The Historical Novel Society seeks to promote the genre of historical fiction in many ways, including through offering writing competitions and awards.
Current Awards
The historical fiction awards currently being run for 2026/2027 are:
Past Awards
Past awards have included:
- The HNS New Novel Award (currently seeking a new sponsor), which was awarded to a previously unpublished and currently un-agented novels.
View past winners - The HNS Short Story Award
View past winners - The HNS Indies Award
View past winners - The Saudi Historical Novel Award
View past prizes awarded
Conference Awards
Society Conferences and Festivals (North American, Ireland and United Kingdom, and Australasia) often offer competitions and awards in conjunction with these biennial events. For current awards cycles, view the individual conferences' websites:
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