Press Release – August 21, 2025
Save the Date! Check Out Our SFWA Roster for Baltimore Book Festival! This notice was first sent to all active […]
Seven Lessons for My Past Self on Running a Small Press
by Holly Lyn Walrath. From contracts to community, a small press founder shares seven essential lessons: what to expect, what to avoid, and what truly matters.
Press Release – August 15, 2025
SFWA Members: Watch Your Inboxes for Invitation to a Class-Action Lawsuit This notice was first sent to all active SFWA
SFWA Presents: Get to Know…Writer Beware® (Part 2: Challenges and Advocacy)
Our conversation with Victoria Strauss continues as she delves into more publishing 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.
SFWA Market Report For August
Welcome to the August 2025 Market Report, which includes SFF market openings, closures, & other changes of note for SFF creators on the submission trail.
SFWA Presents: Get to Know…Writer Beware® (Part 1: History and Mission)
An interview with Victoria Strauss. Get an inside look at the origins of Writer Beware, its founding mission, and how it became a vital resource for authors facing publishing scams, misinformation, and unethical industry practices.
SFWA Presents: Get to Know…Our Showcase Series
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.
Press Release – August 5, 2025
SFWA’s Role in Resisting Book Bans through Court Challenges Writer, I spent the weekend at the Willamette Writers Conference, where
Ink Stains on Fingers and the Smell of Coffee: A Guide to Writing Elsewhere
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.
Translating Speculative Fiction into a Language with Many Dialects
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.