Announcing the Transformation of the 2020 Nebula Conferenceand Covid19-Relief
Nebula Awards conference goes online
Announcing the Transformation of the 2020 Nebula Conference and Covid19-Relief
Nebula Conference to go virtual
A Message from SFWA Regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Nebula Conference still on = hotel will not agree to cancellation without penalties
A Message from SFWA Regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
SFWA on the up-coming Nebula conference
Grant Applications 101: Finding, Troubleshooting, and Completing the Quest for Funding
The world is full of opportunities, changing tides, and new ideas. Give it a shot.
Odyssey Writing Workshop: A Life-Changing Educational Experience
The Odyssey site, www.odysseyworkshop.org, provides information about Odyssey’s workshop, online classes, webinars, critique service, consultations, coaching, and many free resources
New Editor-in-Chief Chosen to Steer SFWA’s Publications
Trota will be the 20th Editor-in-Chief in SFWA’s 54-year history, and is the first Person of Color to serve as the organization’s Editor-in-Chief.
Filtering Feedback: Strategies for Overcoming the RevisionDoldrums
Filtering feedback is a complicated process and one that is unique to every project. Fortunately, though, there are strategies
Writing The Other Rechristens Financial Aid Program to Vonda N. McIntyre Sentient Squid Scholarship
Extremely appropriate re-naming that we heartily approve of. And, if you don’t know its origins, you’re in for a treat.
SFWA Contracts Committee Advisory on No-advance Contracts
WANAL, but SFWA offers some suggestions regarding no-advance contract
What Makes You Think Your Idea’s Even Worth Stealing?
Is “idea theft” a real thing and, if so, is it worth doing the time when you’re caught?
In Memoriam-Brad Linaweaver
Brad Linaweaver (b.1952) died after a lengthy battle with cancer on August 29. Linaweaver began publishing science fiction in 1980 with the short story “The Competitor.” His second published story, the novella “Moon of Ice” was nominated […]
The Jargon and Slang of the Fantastic
In this expose by author and SFWA member Ken Pelham, writers are cautioned not to get trapped by jargon and slang
SFWA Minimum Pro Rate Now in Effect
The SFWA minimum payment rate for professional short fiction markets is now eight cents per word. In accordance with our mission to support and empower science fiction and fantasy writers, SFWA periodically reviews and adjusts […]
Last Hours! A Matter of Time Bundle – Curated by SFWA
This bundle is no longer on sale, but you probably don’t want to miss these books!
AMAZING THINGS: Ellison Calls for Grand Master Status for Spinrad
Norman Spinrad deserves a Grand Master Award. Now.
Short Story or Long Story? How to Decide on the Length of Your Story
How do you determine what length to write? Complete with official SFWA story lengths!
Science Fiction & Fantasy at the 2014 Baltimore Book Festival
Science fiction and fantasy have a comprehensive and highly visible presence at the annual Baltimore Book Festival. In fact, SFWA is a programming partner and their tent is like a mini-Con. I’ve lived in the region since 1992, yet somehow managed to overlook this event. I won’t make that mistake again, it was terrific.
Beauty, the Eye of the Beholder and Miss Universe
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That is to say that beauty is subjective and, despite the human condition that every one of us shares, is subject to cultural biases as well as […]
AMAZING THINGS: Catherine Asaro’s Kickstarter Project
Catherine Asaro is trying for a stretch goal on Kickstarter. Give it a hand!
AMAZING THINGS You Should Know: Delany To Be Inducted As SFWA Grand Master
Open Road Media celebrates Samuel R. Delany’s induction as SFWA Grand Master
19th Nervous Breakdown? 34th Kerfuffle? SFWA & The Petition
A roundup, links and commentary on the SFWA Anti-censorship petition
Walking the Tightrope Between Innocent and Cynical
Nina offers help to new writers navigating the shark-filled waters of the publishing biz
The Language of Scandal: Why Do Speculative Fiction Writers Love Disgusting Scatological Insults?
Why has this man been labelled “a poo-flinging chimp,” among other, less printable things? I have an idea or two (a rare occurrence, I know, I know).
Having a Sexual Harassment Policy is not Enough
The topic of sexual harassment, in general and specifically at science fiction (SF) conventions (cons), has been discussed online at length lately, due in part to the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) controversy (for […]
low intensity – 3 – M. J. Engh
M.J. Engh can hardly be said to have sailed under the radar. She received the SFWA‘s Author Emeritus award in 2009, and her 1976 novel Arslan was republished in Gollancz‘ SF Masterwork series in 2010. […]
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