Writers Helping Writers…
SFWA is, first and foremost, an organization for writers. That means sharing information and tips, no matter where you are in your writing journey! We learn from each other as we all grow in our writing journeys. If you’re looking for a place to start, SFWA writers have already shared a ton of tips, tricks, and how-to guides, linked below.
Stay Informed
Keep on top of SFWA news by subscribing to the New Release Newsletter, and keep on top of industry news about scams, exploitative companies, and bad-faith actors by following Writer Beware®. Our monthly Singularity newsletter for members is also joined with Advocacy Watch and Industry Alert notices from the Board, as applicable.
Learn New Skills
Our Information Center has a smorgasbord of offerings on everything from finding an agent, to working with a critique group, to keeping up your motivation and growing your career. The online magazine of SFWA, Planetside, has scores of articles that can teach you writing skills, industry practices, and more.
Explore New Paths
Looking to make a change in direction? You might find our annual Mentoring Initiative useful, and it’s open to people at any stage in their writing journey.
Or perhaps you’d like more information on independent publishing? We have a complete Indie 101 guide that walks you through the basics, and the team’s monthly meetups are now available on a YouTube playlist.
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Fringe Festivals: Where New SFF Theater Is Born
by Monica Cross. Discover the benefits of writing and producing science fiction or fantasy plays at a fringe festival. Learn why fringe is an ideal venue for experimentation, development, and discovery of SFF plays.
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Using Nature to Build Speculative Worlds for Readers of Any Age
by Gabrielle Kirouac Byrne. Discover how grounding your science fiction and fantasy creatures in familiar patterns of natural behavior can help readers of any age connect more deeply with your imagined worlds.
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How Patreon Can Structure Your Writing Life
by Joyce Reynolds-Ward. You can break each project into segments on Patreon. Instead of jamming them all together on one site, each project receives its own section, pricing, and schedule. Here’s how.
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Reclaiming Your Focus with a Writer Deck
by James Stegall. Writer decks cut through digital distractions and support your creative flow. Discover how to use these devices to reclaim focus, improve accessibility, and create personalized tools designed just for drafting.
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Writing Tips and Tricks for Time-Poor Parents
by Julie Le Blanc. Here are a few simple and flexible ways to keep writing as a new parent—from voice memos to notebooks to mnemonics—all meant to help you nurture creativity amid the chaos of your baby’s early years.
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Now Hiring: Events Coordinator and Web Contractor
Now Hiring:Events Coordinator and Web Contractor Our team is growing! SFWA is excited to announce two new positions as part […]
