Dear SFWA members: As many of you are aware, on December 10, 2010, the board of SFWA voted unanimously to place Dorchester Publishing Co, inc, on probation following an inquiry after we became aware of several instances in which Dorchester acted against the contractual and legal interest of authors, specifically by not paying royalties when […]

Recently I’ve gotten a number of questions about BookStoreMarketing.net, a service that promises to promote authors’ books to bookstores via a printed catalog, a promotional email, or both.

According to Carolyn’s research, aided by Google, there are about 288,355 books published every year by traditional publishers. Current estimates anticipate 800,000 books will be self-published this year. So how do you make your book stand out among literally a million titles?

by Michael Capobianco Editor’s note: This piece is the first in a two-part overview of the first year of SFWA, curated by a member of the organization’s History Committee. Part 2 is available here. On January 15, 1965, Damon Knight, a well-known author, critic, and co-founder of the Milford Conference writer’s workshop, sent an announcement […]

by Valerie Valdes Note: This article previously appeared in The Bulletin #216 in October 2021. You open the SFWA Bulletin to start reading an article about second person point of view (POV), and immediately you’re put off. You didn’t expect the article itself to use this POV, since most articles don’t. What a cheap gimmick, […]

by Kate Baker “Why SFWA®?” and “What can it do for me?” These two questions have stumped many a SFWA board member, volunteer, and employee throughout our existence. The typical answer had always been, “Bragging rights and oh, the emergency medical fund.” While those two things are definitely beneficial, I’m here to tell you that […]

by Kate Baker

“Why SFWA?” and “What can it do for me?” These two questions have stumped many a SFWA board member, volunteer, and employee throughout our existence. The typical answer had always been, “Bragging rights and oh, the emergency medical fund.” While those two things are definitely beneficial, I’m here to tell you that the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America is so much more.

Looking to become a member of SFWA? Table of Contents Membership Types Full Member Associate Affiliate Estate Lifetime Senior Family/Group Qualifying Markets Application FAQs Application/Upgrade Forms Effective with Bylaws  Updated 3/2022 Full Members Full members can and are encouraged to attend business meetings, vote in elections, and receive access to the private discussion forum and […]

The SFWA Bulletin, a quarterly electronic magazine, is on temporary hiatus. Sample back issue #206 is available for purchase. #206 – $2.99 E-only Available via:  Amazon | Nook Editorial – John Klima Ask N&E: Answers You Want To Know -Nancy Holder & Erin Underwood Conquering Your Inbox: Strategies for Winning the E-mail War (Gmail Edition) – John Joseph Adams Respectful Journalist: Rule of 3 […]

“Why SFWA®?” and “What can it do for me?” These two questions have stumped many a SFWA board member, volunteer, and employee throughout our existence. The typical answer had always been, “Bragging rights and oh, the emergency medical fund.” While those two things are definitely beneficial, I’m here to tell you that the Science Fiction […]