What is SFWA?
Founded in 1965, SFWA is an organization for published authors and industry professionals in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and related genres. Click below for more information.
Founded in 1965, SFWA is an organization for published authors and industry professionals in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and related genres. Click below for more information.
SFWA membership is open to authors, artists and other professionals, now including graphic novelists, game-writers, translators, and poets. Learn more about the benefits of joining, the eligibility requirements, and how to apply.
The Nebula Awards® are voted on, and presented by, Full, Associate, and Senior members of SFWA. Since 1966, the Nebula Awards have been given each year for the best novel, novella, novelette, and short story. Over the years, Nebula Awards have been added for Outstanding Dramatic Presentation, best YA/MG novel, and best game-writing.
While many stories are born of conflict, sorrow, and tragedy, the act of storytelling requires some measure of peace. Writers must have homes, they must have food, and they must have the freedom to express themselves without fear. In too many places around the world, writers do not know this peace. We have members who […]
Thomas Jackson King, Jr., (24 May 1948–3 December 2024) was an archeologist, an activist, a prolific writer of science-fiction, horror, and urban fantasy, and an award-winning journalist. He wrote articles for The SFWA Bulletin and SFWA Handbook, and served as the SFWA Election Committee Chair. King was a well-traveled archeologist who started his writing career […]
by Aaron H. Arm Editor’s note: This piece is part of a rolling series, Writing from History, in which creators share professional insights related to the work of using historical elements in fictional prose. There’s an adage that people like to bring up when discussing current events: “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.”* […]
Welcome to the December edition of the SFWA Market Report. Please note: Inclusion of any venue in this report does not indicate an official endorsement by SFWA. Those markets included on this list pay at least $0.08/word USD in at least one category of fiction. This compilation is not exhaustive of all publication opportunities that pay […]
Editor’s note: This piece is part of a series called Perspectives in Translation, where creators discuss the many facets and challenges of translating fiction. The terms “source language” and “target language” will be used throughout this series. Translation is always a challenging process and can become even more complicated when audiovisual materials are involved. Here, […]