Writers Helping Writers…
SFWA is, first and foremost, an organization for writers. That means sharing information and tips, no matter where you are in your writing journey! We learn from each other as we all grow in our writing journeys. If you’re looking for a place to start, SFWA writers have already shared a ton of tips, tricks, and how-to guides, linked below.
Stay Informed
Keep on top of SFWA news by subscribing to the New Release Newsletter, and keep on top of industry news about scams, exploitative companies, and bad-faith actors by following Writer Beware®. Our monthly Singularity newsletter for members is also joined with Advocacy Watch and Industry Alert notices from the Board, as applicable.
Learn New Skills
Our Information Center has a smorgasbord of offerings on everything from finding an agent, to working with a critique group, to keeping up your motivation and growing your career. The online magazine of SFWA, Planetside, has scores of articles that can teach you writing skills, industry practices, and more.
Explore New Paths
Looking to make a change in direction? You might find our annual Mentoring Initiative useful, and it’s open to people at any stage in their writing journey.
Or perhaps you’d like more information on independent publishing? We have a complete Indie 101 guide that walks you through the basics, and the team’s monthly meetups are now available on a YouTube playlist.
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2026 Solstice Award
%excerpt% David Langford selected as this year’s Solstice Award recipient for the 61st Annual Nebula Awards Conference, June 3-7 in Chicago, IL.
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A. Lincoln, Simulacrum: Approaches to Reanimating the Great Emancipator
by Ben Nadler. Writers have reinvented Abraham Lincoln through many speculative devices, including ghosts, androids, and time travel. Discover how these imaginative approaches reshape history and illuminate Lincoln’s enduring cultural power.
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Press Release March 27, 2026
%excerpt% Tananarive Due selected as Toastmaster for the 61st Annual Nebula Awards Conference happening in Chicago, IL from June 3-7.
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Tips on Feedback for Poetry
by Rebecca A. Demarest. Discover how to give and receive poetry feedback with clarity and kindness. Explore practical tips for setting expectations, framing critiques, and embracing revision to help every poet’s work shine.
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Nebula Awards Finalist Announcement
%excerpt% Tananarive Due selected as Toastmaster for the 61st Annual Nebula Awards Conference happening in Chicago, IL from June 3-7.
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Improving Your Covers with Graphic Design Theory
by Misha Grifka Wander. With these simple design principles, independent authors can create compelling ebook covers using grids, color theory, balanced typography, and negative space to convey genre and attract readers.
