Is It Flash Fiction or Poetry?
by Liz J. Bradley. Explore the blurred boundary between poetry and flash fiction. Examine form, language, and emotion to decide when a story belongs to verse or prose.
Press Release – December 22, 2025
Apology and Next Steps from SFWA’s Board of Directors Dear Members of SFWA and the SFF community, The growing presence
Press Release – December 19, 2025 – 2
NOTE: An apology was issued on December 22, 2025. AMENDED RULES for the Nebula Awards Dear writer, Earlier today, you
Press Release – December 19, 2025
NOTE: This Board statement was superseded by a statement made later the same day. An apology was then issued on
What Publishers Are Looking For in a Portfolio: A Conversation with Matt Orr of Wet Ink Games
by Richard Ruane. This interview with Matt Orr shows how to tailor portfolios, present game design samples, convey industry awareness, and highlight relevant skills—all essential strategies for breaking into tabletop and video game writing.
SFWA Market Report For December
Welcome to the December 2025 Market Report, which includes SFF market openings, closures, & other changes of note for SFF creators on the submission trail.
BIPOC Voice Narration
by Andrew K Hoe. BIPOC authors face unique challenges in podcast narration. This article examines representation, voice authenticity, self‑advocacy, and editorial dynamics, and explains how narrator choice impacts cultural respect and authorial identity.
SFWA Presents: Get to Know Our Industry Peer…Locus Magazine
Fellow 501(c)3 nonprofit Locus Magazine is celebrating its 58th year. Learn more about the work they do in genre, through reviews and more.
Skill Tests for Video Game Writers
by John Ryan. Game writing tests are crucial hiring steps. Learn what they involve, how studios evaluate candidates, and practical tips to prepare, follow instructions, manage limits, and showcase sharp narrative skills.
Verisimilitude in Speculative International Relations with Game Theory
by J. D. Harlock. Explore how game theory can fuel speculative fiction to craft tense standoffs, believable diplomacy, and political intrigue. A practical guide for creators building high-stakes worlds with strategic depth and realism.
Press Release – November 16, 2025
SFWA Names N. K. Jemisin as 42nd Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master For Immediate Release On November 16, 2025, the
SFWA Market Report For November
Welcome to the October 2025 Market Report, which includes SFF market openings, closures, & other changes of note for SFF creators on the submission trail.