Welcome to the New SFWA Events!
For years, SFWA staged out events on events.sfwa.org, but we’re bringing our events “home” to SFWA.org for an important reason: better integration.
Instead of two separate login systems, we have one – with seamless event-access for all future ticket purchases from store.sfwa.org. Yes, this includes our Nebula Awards Conference, where in-person and virtual tickets close on Tuesday, May 26 at 11:59 P.M. PDT!
And instead of having events “stuck” on just one page, we now have an interface that allows us to promote the work of our volunteers and their presenters all across the website. This means that committee and project teams will have upcoming events front and center on their main pages, right next to deep dives into relevant creative topics.
Best of all? You can now add events to your personal User Profile. If you’re logged in, click on an event in our calendar to have it pop up for review, or use the dashboard below the calendar for more targeted searches by committee of origin or event type.
If “ADD TO MISSION LOG” isn’t visible, click on the title to see the event card’s full view. Check that box, and the event will show up on your dashboard feed below, and under “Mission Log” on your profile page. Once an event has concluded, it will stay in your archive for later review.
You will also note that SFWA now finally shows local time for events on most displays. (Hello, 21st Century!) If you have a VPN turned on, your experience may vary, but we hope this improves your Nebula conference this year, and all other events via SFWA.org.
Thank you for growing with us! It’s been a wild ride, and your support through these technical transformations has meant the world to our team. Check back soon for news about a proper Open House to provide more insight into this and other recent changes here on SFWA.org.
A Writing Date is basically productivity through peer pressure and honestly, any co-working is welcome.
A Writing Date is basically productivity through peer pressure and honestly, any co-working is welcome. This week, we welcome Guest Host J.R. Dawson to the fold.
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The devil's in the details, and that's especially true when you're about to sign a contract with your publisher. SFWA contracts expert Michael Capobianco walks you through what a good contract should look like, pitfalls to be wary of, and when you should push back before signing away the rights to your story. Don't let the contract process break you.
The devil's in the details, and that's especially true when you're about to sign a contract with your publisher. SFWA contracts expert Michael Capo Capobianco walks you through what a good contract should look like, pitfalls to be wary of, and when you should push back before signing away the rights to your story. Don't let the contract process break you.
SFF has changed greatly since its golden years, and continues to evolve and incorporate new elements, even as some things that used to be pure sci-fi have now become part of our day-to-day reality. Join moderator Dean Wells and Grand Master Joe Haldeman (The Forever War) as their panel traces the historical changes over time to this grand experiment in world building, and the panel considers what might be next.
SFF has changed greatly since its golden years, and continues to evolve and incorporate new elements, even as some things that used to be pure sci-fi have now become part of our day-to-day reality. Join moderator Dean Wells and Grand Master Joe Haldeman (The Forever War) as their panel traces the historical changes over time to this grand experiment in world building, and the panel considers what might be next.
Have you always wanted to try your hand at speculative poetry, but didn't know where to begin? Join host E.D.E. Bell (Lord's Dome) and two 2026 Nebula Finalists as they walk you through how to create compelling spec fic worlds through the lens of poetry.
Have you always wanted to try your hand at speculative poetry, but didn't know where to begin? Join host E.D.E. Bell (Lord's Dome) and two 2026 Nebula Finalists as they walk you through how to create compelling spec fic worlds through the lens of poetry.
For many spec fic writers, connecting with readers on an emotional level is a challenge. We're caught up in the whiz-bang story lines of our fiction, and often don't give enough thought to the emotional resonance our work could have with our readers. But what if you could use hard science and facts to create that connection? Our panel of experienced SFF authors explores how.
For many spec fic writers, connecting with readers on an emotional level is a challenge. We're caught up in the whiz-bang story lines of our fiction, and often don't give enough thought to the emotional resonance our work could have with our readers. But what if you could use hard science and facts to create that connection? Our panel of experienced SFF authors explores how.
Are your game writing efforts falling flat? Join SFWA Board VP Anthony Eichenlaub and Nebula Finalist Greg Kasavin (Hades II) for this panel of experienced game creators and gamers show you how to build the world behind the game, giving your creation a lush, deep background that will provide a more satisfying gaming experience for your players.
Are your game writing efforts falling flat? Join SFWA Board VP Anthony Eichenlaub and Nebula Finalist Greg Kasavin (Hades II) for this panel of experienced game creators and gamers show you how to build the world behind the game, giving your creation a lush, deep background that will provide a more satisfying gaming experience for your players.
SFWA doesn't run itself. In addition to the hardworking staff and amazing team of volunteers, there's also a Board of Directors, authors who dedicate their own time and energy to answering the Big Picture questions. What is SFWA for? How can we help our members? and Where do we go from here? Do you have a question for the board? Come to this back-and-forth session and let them know what you're wondering - and hoping for.
SFWA doesn't run itself. In addition to the hardworking staff and amazing team of volunteers, there's also a Board of Directors, authors who dedicate their own time and energy to answering the Big Picture questions. What is SFWA for? How can we help our members? and Where do we go from here? Do you have a question for the board? Come to this back-and-forth session and let them know what you're wondering - and hoping for.
Are you an aspiring comic book or game creator? Or maybe you have a little experience under your belt but could use some advice on how to do it better? Join our panel with moderator Marie Vibbert (Multitude), gamer and author Will McDermott (Threshold) and others for a hands-on panel to get you started or help you improve your workflow.
Are you an aspiring comic book or game creator? Or maybe you have a little experience under your belt but could use some advice on how to do it better? Join our panel with moderator Marie Vibbert (Multitude), gamer and author Will McDermott (Threshold) and others for a hands-on panel to get you started or help you improve your workflow.
What's going on in the middle grade and young adult markets for SFF literature? Our experienced author and agent panel will explore where these two markets have been, the state of play today, and where they might be headed in the near future.
What's going on in the middle grade and young adult markets for SFF literature? Our experienced author and agent panel will explore where these two markets have been, the state of play today, and where they might be headed in the near future.
You've written the book. You've gotten it published and the royalties (however big or small) are finally rolling in. How else can you monetize your writing skills? Join SF Grand Masters Steven Barnes (Dream Park), Joe Haldeman (The Forever War) and Nebula Finalist Daryl Gregory (When We Were Real) to discover more ways to earn money from you writing skills.
You've written the book. You've gotten it published and the royalties (however big or small) are finally rolling in. How else can you monetize your writing skills? Join SF Grand Masters Steven Barnes (Dream Park), Joe Haldeman (The Forever War) and Nebula Finalist Daryl Gregory (When We Were Real) to discover more ways to earn money from you writing skills.
Human sexuality is a rich and varied thing, and yet many SFF tales stick to its most vanilla varieties. Join award-winning author Cecilia Tan (The Siren and the Sword) and her esteemed panel as they navigate the rich and layered textures of sexual expression, helping you to give your world building the extra depth and variation that will keep readers coming back for more.
Human sexuality is a rich and varied thing, and yet many SFF tales stick to its most vanilla varieties. Join award-winning author Cecilia Tan (The Siren and the Sword) and her esteemed panel as they navigate the rich and layered textures of sexual expression, helping you to give your world building the extra depth and variation that will keep readers coming back for more.