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. 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.
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.
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Our Givers Fund launches its next application cycle on September 15. While we’re fundraising for that next round of submissions, we also want to talk about the grant-writing process and how to overcome that urge to self-reject. Whether you’re eligible for our grants, or eyeing others in the coming year, join us for a warm-hearted and encouraging talk about how to approach this vital part of your fundraising – either as an individual, or for a group or cause you hold dear.Click here to learn about the Givers Fund, then join us on our launch weekend to learn more about its recent recipients!
Generative AI, is everywhere. Authors are having to navigate a challenging new landscape, their works stolen without permission, seeing AI stuffed into every piece of software. How do we navigate this new reality? Panelists discuss Emerging Tech’s new resource library.
Generative AI, is everywhere. Authors are having to navigate a challenging new landscape, their works stolen without permission, seeing AI stuffed into every piece of software. How do we navigate this new reality? Panelists discuss Emerging Tech’s new resource library.
Audio-first storytelling techniques.
How to write scripts specifically for the ears of your audience.
Science fiction is all about the science, right? Goodness, no. Plenty of SFF traditions involve a healthy dose of cultural mythology, spirituality, and plain-old fantastical mix-ins. Nebula Finalist Wole Talabi leads a discussion about how this richer tapestry of ideas shows up in modern SFF.
Science fiction is all about the science, right? Goodness, no. Plenty of SFF traditions involve a healthy dose of cultural mythology, spirituality, and plain-old fantastical mix-ins. Nebula Finalist Wole Talabi leads a discussion about how this richer tapestry of ideas shows up in modern SFF.
Join our panelists as they discuss the vibrant, growing field of contemporary speculative poetry. What have they seen in the latest zines and books? How are speculative poets navigating the swiftly changing internet and social media environments? And how - and where - are they publishing or performing their poetry?
Join our panelists as they discuss the vibrant, growing field of contemporary speculative poetry. What have they seen in the latest zines and books? How are speculative poets navigating the swiftly changing internet and social media environments? And how - and where - are they publishing or performing their poetry?
Keeping the momentum going after the first few books.
Panel of veteran authors share strategies for long-term sustainability.
A picture’s worth a thousand words, right? But sometimes when you blend words and pictures, that’s where the magic really begins, as any comic or graphic-novel writer knows. Join our panelists as they discuss how powerful imagery can elevate more streamlined approaches to storytelling prose.
A picture’s worth a thousand words, right? But sometimes when you blend words and pictures, that’s where the magic really begins, as any comic or graphic-novel writer knows. Join our panelists as they discuss how powerful imagery can elevate more streamlined approaches to storytelling prose.
Indie authors publish their own works without relying on major traditional publishers for assistance. But what if you want to scale up your indie author gig to a professional small press with multiple authors? Our panel will discuss the ins and outs of creating and running a small press with an indie mindset, and the pitfalls to avoid.
Indie authors publish their own works without relying on major traditional publishers for assistance. But what if you want to scale up your indie author gig to a professional small press with multiple authors? Our panel will discuss the ins and outs of creating and running a small press with an indie mindset, and the pitfalls to avoid.
An offsite panel event with several of our 2026 Nominees and VIPs held at the American Writers Museum, in conjunction with the American Writers Festival weekend.
An offsite panel event with several of our 2026 Nominees and VIPs held at the American Writers Museum, in conjunction with the American Writers Festival weekend.
You don’t have to do it alone. 2026 Nebula Finalist Wole Talabi (“Descent”) leads a stellar panel to discuss building worlds with others for group projects. How does it work? How do you make sure your own ideas get heard? How should group worldbuilding be structured to reduce friction and encourage shared creativity?
You don’t have to do it alone. 2026 Nebula Finalist Wole Talabi (“Descent”) leads a stellar panel to discuss building worlds with others for group projects. How does it work? How do you make sure your own ideas get heard? How should group worldbuilding be structured to reduce friction and encourage shared creativity?