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Cyberpunk: Writing for Tomorrow
by Naomi Norbez With the release of Cyberpunk 2077 a few months back, there has been some debate about what it means to be cyberpunk, and how that genre should be executed. As someone making a response...
View ArticleIn Memoriam—Patricia Kennealy-Morrison
Patricia Kennealy-Morrison’s (b. Patricia Kennely, 1946) death was announced on July 22. Kennealy-Morrison got her start as a music journalist, serving as the editor-in-chief of Jazz & Pop and...
View ArticleSFWA Market Report—August 2021
Welcome to the August edition of the SFWA Market Report. Please note: Inclusion of any market in the report below does not indicate an official endorsement by SFWA. The markets included on this list...
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Unusual Governments to Take Inspiration From
by Eleanor Konik Often, speculative fiction relies on common government types, like monarchies and republics, because they’re familiar to readers. History, however, offers other examples of...
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SFWA Surveys Comics Writers and Graphic Novelists on Pay
SFWA’s Comics Committee has announced the results of two surveys they’ve conducted to document current industry norms for advances and per-page rates for the work of comics writers and graphic...
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USPS Stamp Honors Ursula K. Le Guin
The following is a SFWA Member Report. A modified version originally ran in the SFWA Singularity #71. A USPS Tribute Video to Le Guin can be viewed here on Facebook. July 27, 2021 – Downtown Portland,...
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Short Fiction Rejection Letters: Best practices and expectations
by Benjamin C. Kinney Rejection letters are an inescapable part of the writing life, especially for authors of short fiction. The internet is full of advice to build persistence in the face of...
View ArticleIn Memoriam – L. Neil Smith
L. Neil Smith (b.1946) died on August 27. Smith began publishing in 1980 with the story “Grimm’s Law” that appeared in Stellar 5. That same year, he published his first novel, The Probability Broach,...
View ArticleSFWA Market Report—September 2021
Welcome to the September edition of the SFWA Market Report. Please note: Inclusion of any market in the report below does not indicate an official endorsement by SFWA. The markets included on this list...
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So, you think your publication is working to advance equity in SFF?
by Sabrina Vourvoulias First, a quick quiz: Did you read the headline, and automatically compile a mental checklist of the authors and staffers from underserved communities you’ve published or hired?...
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Think Like a Horror Writer to Create Better Villains
by Michael J. Moore You write speculative fiction for the same reason you’ve read or watched it your entire life. There’s something inside of you that craves tales of relatable characters overcoming...
View ArticleCall for Submissions: SFWA “Rogues of the Future” StoryBundles
The SFWA Self-Publishing Committee (SPC) is happy to announce that we are open for submissions October 3–17, 2021, for two science fiction StoryBundles that will be released in 2022. This is a great...
View ArticleSFWA Market Report—October 2021
Welcome to the October edition of the SFWA Market Report. Please note: Inclusion of any market in the report below does not indicate an official endorsement by SFWA. The markets included on this list...
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SFF Writing for White Goblins: Decolonising your Defaults
by Nick Wood (NW) & Isiah Lavender III (IL) After finishing a working stint as a psychologist in Aotearoa, New Zealand, I (NW) visited the signing site for the Treaty of Waitangi (1840). This was a...
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“Magic and Mayhem” Fantasy StoryBundle Now Available!
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America has released our newest fantasy StoryBundle! The “Magic and Mayhem” Bundle is only available from October 13 to November 4, 2021. Once November 4...
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Special Double Issue #216 of The Bulletin Now Available!
The Bulletin #216 is now available for download for SFWA members and participants of the 2021 Nebula Conference Online. Cover: “La Cantarita” by John Picacio This issue is special in more ways than...
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We Need You! SFWA is Hiring a Nebula Conference Manager!
Position: Part-Time SFWA Nebula Conference Project Manager Application Open: October 15th, 2021 – October 29th, 2021 Start Date: Immediate Pay: Starting at $15,000 How to Apply: Apply Here The Science...
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Level Up: Think Like a Teacher
by Sean R. Robinson There comes a point in every writer’s life when they stare at the page and realize the story is getting the better of them. An evil voice whispers that maybe they’re not good...
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Sci-Fi Has a Cure Problem
By Ashley Deng I won’t beat around it too much: The context for this essay is our current, global healthcare crisis. Let’s just say that our sci-fi trope of a massive-scale health crisis that can be...
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Narrative Worlds Season 2 Debuts 11/21!
We’re pleased to announce that the second season of Narrative Worlds will debut on Sunday, November 21, at 1:00pm Pacific Time! Part of the ongoing 2021 Nebula Conference Online, this worldbuilding...
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