The SFWA Legal Fund makes grants available to authors who must take a writing-related dispute to court. Grants are made on a case-by-case basis, after review by the Grievance Committee and the SFWA attorney. Donate SFWA Legal Fund Guidelines The SFWA Legal Fund does not seek to promote or prolong litigation, but rather seeks to […]

During its history, SFWA has administered a number of benevolent funds for the benefit of its members.  The currently active funds are: SFWA Grants for Genre-Related Events/Projects/Programs Emergency Medical Fund Legal Fund Donate

Why volunteer for SFWA? SFWA is a volunteer-driven 501(c)3 organization. We depend on volunteers to run many of our programs and services. Additionally, volunteering is a great way to meet people, acquire new skills, and contribute to your community. We currently have a variety of volunteer opportunities, from helping out for an hour or two […]

The purpose of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association is 1. To promote the writing and appreciation of science fiction, fantasy and related genres and field; 2. To inform, support, promote, defend, and advocate for writers of science fiction, fantasy and related genres; 3. To be a comprehensive source for information, education, support and […]

Mistakes commonly made by writers – how to spot them and how to avoid them.

Helpful tips for new writers to avoid scams in the publishing world.

Eleanor Wood’s 1998 State of Publishing speech given at the Nebula Awards weekend

An anti-scam handout by A. C. Crispin

An essay by science fiction writer Poul Anderson on the importance of research, or at least of plain common sense and logical thought, in writing heroic fantasy.

Joan Aiken
(1924-2004)