Advocacy Watch, Press ReleasesPress Release – August 15, 2025| SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
SFWA Members: Watch Your Inboxes for Invitation to a Class-Action Lawsuit This notice was first sent to all active SFWA […] The post Press Release – August 15, 2025 appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Our conversation with Victoria Strauss continues as she delves into publishing’s hidden risks—from impersonation scams to emotional burnout—and shares how Writer Beware continues to evolve as a vital resource for protecting and empowering today’s authors. The post SFWA Presents: Get to Know…Writer Beware® (Part 2: Challenges and Advocacy) appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Welcome to the August 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 August appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Get an inside look at Writer Beware’s origins, its founding mission, and how it became a vital resource for authors facing publishing scams, misinformation, and unethical industry practices. The post SFWA Presents: Get to Know…Writer Beware® (Part 1: History and Mission) appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Discover how SFWA’s Nebula Awards Showcase volumes come together. Series editor Stephen Kotowych shares insights on editing challenges, evolving formats, and the rewarding process of celebrating speculative fiction’s finest stories. The post SFWA Presents: Get to Know…Our Showcase Series appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
SFWA’s Role in Resisting Book Bans through Court Challenges Writer, I spent the weekend at the Willamette Writers Conference, where […] The post Press Release – August 5, 2025 appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| 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 J. D. Harlock. Though Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is taught all over the Arab world, we only use it as a formality. It’s difficult for speakers of Arabic dialects to understand others without knowing their distinctive syntax and semantics. The post Translating Speculative Fiction into a Language with Many Dialects appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
SFWA Provides Must Read with Notes and Model Language for Analog, Asimov’s, and F&SF Contracts The Story to Date On […] The post Press Release – July 23, 2025 appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association.| 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 COMICS PANEL: Though crowdfunding can be scary, don’t let it keep you from giving it a try. It’s a marvelous opportunity to reach new fans, generate social proof, and add loyal advocates.| SFWA
A conversation with the SFWA Poetry and the SFWA Comics Committee leads on the two new Nebula Awards for speculative poetry and speculative comics to be first presented at the 2026 Nebula Awards Ceremony.| SFWA
THE HISTORY FILES: Starting in 1965, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association trophies have evolved from the original Nebula Award of spheres and spiral galaxies encased in Lucite to newer award trophy designs. Here's a fascinating retrospective.| SFWA
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