Planetside, Speculative PoeticsThe First Hugo for Poetry: An Interview with Marie Brennan| SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Welcome to the October 2025 Market Report, which includes SFF market openings, closures, & other changes of note for SFF creators on the submission trail. The post SFWA Market Report For October appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Now Launching… HARP!SFWA Indie Leads Our Digitization Project for Back Catalogs SFWA’s greatest strength lies in its community. That’s why […] The post Project Announcement – HARP appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Holly Lyn Walrath. Speculative poetry has just made history with its first Hugo Award. In this interview, winner Marie Brennan explains why this recognition could help readers appreciate poetry as a powerful form of speculative storytelling. The post The First Hugo for Poetry: An Interview with Marie Brennan appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Deborah Walker. When traditional writing retreats felt out of reach, one author designed her own, exploring London’s libraries, museums, and cafés for a week of creative focus and inspiration. The post How I Created an Exclusive London Writing Retreat for Next-to-Nothing appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Brenda W. Clough. Facing your own mortality isn’t fun, but if you’re a writer or creative, ignoring it could leave your intellectual property in chaos. This article walks you through the essential steps of estate planning and explains why setting things up now is the only way to protect your intellectual legacy.| SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by J. D. Harlock. Find out how speculative fiction sometimes misrepresents the premodern Arab world, and learn how accurate historical ranks, regional dialects, and naming conventions can help build more culturally grounded fictional settings. The post Avoiding “Arab Land” Stereotypes when Depicting the Premodern Arab World appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
SFWA President Kate Ristau:Tasting Notes from Recent Advocacy, Education, and Outreach Some days, the publishing industry is like a nice […] The post Press Release – September 12, 2025 appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Victoria Strauss of WRITER BEWARE®. Learn why official copyright registration matters, how to protect your work, and what authors need to know to avoid scams and qualify for remedies in the US legal system. The post Protecting Your Intellectual Property: What You Need to Know About Copyright appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Welcome to the September 2025 Market Report, which includes SFF market openings, closures, & other changes of note for SFF creators on the submission trail. The post SFWA Market Report For September appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Guy Windsor. Writing swordfighting scenes that thrill without being confusing takes skill. A professional swordsman shares essential tips to help authors craft authentic, cinematic duels that keep readers immersed and turning pages. The post Writing Sword Fights: Three Tips from a Professional Swordsman appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Advocacy Watch, Press ReleasesPress Release – August 15, 2025| SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Steve Horton. A good chair, a strong coffee, and the hum of life around you—writing beyond the desk isn’t just possible, it’s worthwhile. Here’s your guide to using coffee shops and public spaces as productive writing spots.| SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Wendy Van Camp. Learn how to craft your own poetry chapbook—from selecting a theme to designing the cover—with tips to publish, connect, and share your voice.| SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
The second in a two-part overview of the first year of SFWA, curated by a member of the organization’s History Committee.| SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
The History Files, The SFWA BlogA Brief History of SFWA: The Beginning (Part 1)| SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Planetside, Speculative PoeticsUsing Pop Culture as Poetic Inspiration| SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Moral Rights: What Writers Need to Know by Victoria Strauss of WRITER BEWARE®| SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
The first in a two-part overview of the first year of SFWA, curated by a member of the organization’s History Committee.| SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
This is an alphabetical list of the series and categories published by SFWA Publications over the years. Names in all uppercase indicate permanent series, while the others are either limited or topical.| SFWA
We grow as writers by reading, but we often read passively—leaving the understanding of stories to our subconscious. Passive growth is important, but active reading can raise our storytelling to new heights.| SFWA
About Us Mission Who we are, what we do, and why. Includes information on how to contact us. Overview and Site Map What you’ll find on the Writer Beware® website, plus links to general resources about literary scams. Writer Beware® Contests and Awards Copyright Editors and Editing Literary Agents Pay-to-Play Anthologies Serialized Fiction Apps and […]| SFWA
