This week on Planetside… Our series Writing by Other Means continues with “Reclaiming Your Focus with a Writer Deck” by @jamesaaron.net, read by @mishagw.bsky.social: sfwa.org/2026/08/04/r...
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This week on Planetside… Pocket‑sized tools like notebooks, crayons, and scraps of paper can keep ideas alive through unpredictable parenting hours. Learn more from “Writing Tips and Tricks for Time-Poor Parents” by @julieleblancwrites.bsky.social, read by the author: sfwa.org/2026/07/28/w...
Writing Tips and Tricks for Time-Poor Parents - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Julie Le Blanc. Here are a few simple and flexible ways to keep writing as a new parent—from voice memos to notebooks to mnemonics—all meant to help you nurture creativity amid the chaos of your…
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This week on Planetside… Our series Writing by Other Means continues with “Writing Tips and Tricks for Time-Poor Parents” by @julieleblancwrites.bsky.social , read by the author: sfwa.org/2026/07/28/w...
This week on Planetside… Our series Writing by Other Means continues with “Writing Tips and Tricks for Time-Poor Parents” by @julieleblancwrites.bsky.social, read by the author: sfwa.org/2026/07/28/w...
This week on Planetside… When Google Scholar gets you nowhere, consider asking a scientist. Learn more from “How to Fact-Check Your Science and Gain Inspiration Along the Way” by @marleewith2es.bsky.social, read by the author: sfwa.org/2026/07/21/h...
How to Fact-Check Your Science and Gain Inspiration Along the Way - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Marlee Baldridge. When your research can’t answer all your questions, consider asking scientists for help. Here’s how to find them, what to ask, and how to credit them, with insights from…
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This week on Planetside… Our series Writing from Science continues with “How to Fact-Check Your Science and Gain Inspiration Along the Way” by @marleewith2es.bsky.social, read by the author: sfwa.org/2026/07/21/h...
SFWA is gearing up to a wealth of work in genre - and we're looking for our next Events Coordinator and Web Contractor to support member and public services. You'll be joining a team dreaming big for writer advocacy, uplift, outreach, and education. Thank you for your consideration and applications!
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Now Hiring: Open Call for SFWA's Next Executive Director. Read on for full details about the position and requirements.
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This week on Planetside… Our series Writing from Science continues with “How to Fact-Check Your Science and Gain Inspiration Along the Way” by @marleewith2es.bsky.social, read by the author: sfwa.org/2026/07/21/h...
Join us at 1pm PDT! "Grant-Writing for All: Unlocking Funding Pathways" is a recorded session (double back later, World Cup watchers!) to support uncertain applicants for *any* grant or similar funding model. THANK YOU to everyone who's supported the Givers Fund to date! sfwa.org/events/?even...
At 1pm PDT, join Emerging Tech for the first in a series of public panels clearing the air and dispelling hype around AI. Thank you for your survey responses! Many writers are afraid to ask questions directly, but need more info to make pro-human choices. See you soon! sfwa.org/sfwa-events-...
This week on Planetside… Explore the connection between mathematics and speculative fiction in “An Abridged History of Mathematical Metaphor in Speculative Fiction” by Sam Macdonald, read by @violet10dencies.bsky.social: sfwa.org/2026/07/14/a...
An Abridged History of Mathematical Metaphor in Speculative Fiction - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Sam Macdonald. Speculative fiction has long borrowed mathematical concepts to explore political systems, technological fears, and the limits of human understanding. Here are a few notable early…
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BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Speculative Poetry at SFWA offers monthly book clubs & quarterly open mics. Fundraising kickoffs not your jam? Celebrate SFF community with Featured Poet @mariness.bsky.social & Host @gwynnega.bsky.social. 11am PDT! Bring your words! Listen to more! sfwa.org/events/?even...
It's Givers Fund Kickoff Weekend at SFWA! 🎉 We're fundraising to provide as many candidates as possible with funding for SFF projects this fall. Join SFWA and industry peers for a warm kickoff at 11am PDT. RSVP, then log in with your sign-up email at SFWA.org! store.sfwa.org/product/sfwa...
As we gear up to our Givers Fund Kickoff, SFWA President Kate Ristau reflects on the importance of educating & uplifting in genre together. That's why the current SFF discourse around AI scammers is essential, & why Emerging Tech's panel offers further space to strengthen our pro-human conversation.
Press Release - July 16, 2026 - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Join SFWA President Kate Ristau in reflecting on the year behind us and what lies ahead for our bright constellation of creators.
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This week on Planetside… Our series The History Files continues with “An Abridged History of Mathematical Metaphor in Speculative Fiction” by Sam Macdonald, read by @violet10dencies.bsky.social: sfwa.org/2026/07/14/a...
This week on Planetside… Our series The History Files continues with “An Abridged History of Mathematical Metaphor in Speculative Fiction” by Sam Macdonald, read by @violet10dencies.bsky.social: sfwa.org/2026/07/14/a...
This week on Planetside… A guide to working with medical research so your fiction gains depth from reliable information. Learn more from “Searching the Medical Literature for Yourself” by Randall Hayes, PhD, read by @bobgreenberger.bsky.social: sfwa.org/2026/07/07/s...
Searching the Medical Literature for Yourself - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Randall Hayes, PhD. Learn how scientific material available through PubMed can guide your research and help you create fiction grounded in medical literature.
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This week on Planetside… Our series Writing from Science continues with “Searching the Medical Literature for Yourself” by Randall Hayes, PhD, read by @bobgreenberger.bsky.social: sfwa.org/2026/07/07/s...
We're mainly sharing the link to the rather more digestible blog post, but if you want to jump to the straight our AI report:
The Machines Are Coming For Your Masthead — AI Report — Bona Books
🤖📚 *Small Press Publishing in the Age of AI* Bona Books' research reveals the hidden risks of Generative AI in the slush pile. This report exposes how AI fraudsters infiltrate small presses and prov...
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This week on Planetside… Our series Writing from Science continues with “Searching the Medical Literature for Yourself” by Randall Hayes, PhD, read by @bobgreenberger.bsky.social: sfwa.org/2026/07/07/s...
SFWA Members AND general public, we're going to revisit this chat in a broader format on July 19 at 1 p.m. PDT. A survey to submit questions for Emerging Tech will be available in Singularity and on the site, for educators, writers, readers, & other creators keen to learn more. More details soon!
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association@sfwa.bsky.social · last mo.SFWA Members! Our Emerging Tech Committee has put together a panel to detangle the hype around AI and discuss its challenges. Join us at 8 a.m. PDT, or review the panel after. This is just the beginning of a lot of community-driven work ahead, as writers help writers to stay informed and pro-human.
SFWA Members! Our Emerging Tech Committee has put together a panel to detangle the hype around AI and discuss its challenges. Join us at 8 a.m. PDT, or review the panel after. This is just the beginning of a lot of community-driven work ahead, as writers help writers to stay informed and pro-human.
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How do LLMs work? What do they do, what do they do badly, and what are their real risks and harms?
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Very proud and pleased to become a full member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association today! @sfwa.bsky.social #SFWA I've been dreaming about this moment since I was on a writing server on EFnet in the 1990s!
Planetside is now closed to submissions until September 1, 2026. We are excited to reopen with a new look and stronger integration of our NRN, G&CQ, and Bookstore under the SFWA Publications umbrella. Get your pitches for professional and professionalizing writers ready! sfwa.org/submission-g...
Planetside is now closed to submissions until September 1, 2026. We are excited to reopen with a new look and stronger integration of our NRN, G&CQ, and Bookstore under the SFWA Publications umbrella. Get your pitches for professional and professionalizing writers ready! sfwa.org/submission-g...
On Sunday, join the @sfwa.bsky.social Emerging Tech committee for Understanding AI: A Hype-Free Overview. What LLMs do well/badly, how to talk with employers caught up in the hype, and what to say to friends who "just asked ChatGPT". sfwa.org/events/?even...
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The Social Room The Jemisin Suite is our official party room for receptions, special meeting events, and the weekly writing […]
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Join SFWA President Kate Ristau in reflecting on our past year of organizational growth, industry loss, and all the exciting new adventures that lie ahead. Also, early-bird tickets for Nebula 62 close at midnight PDT this June 30! Visit store.sfwa.org to secure your seat for our voyage to Seattle!
Press Release - June 30, 2026 - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Join SFWA President Kate Ristau in reflecting on the year behind us and what lies ahead for our bright constellation of creators.
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This week on Planetside… Alien emotions rooted in different sensory wiring open new storytelling possibilities for science‑fiction writers. Learn more from “How Neuroscience Reveals the Alien Mind” by C. L. Kagmi, read by Tobias Lokasson: buff.ly/1nU8o48
How Neuroscience Reveals the Alien Mind - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by C. L. Kagmi. Neuroscience can give authors tools to imagine alien minds. Here's how the biology of senses and emotions can help you create believable nonhuman experiences for your own worlds and…
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This week on Planetside… Our series Writing from Science continues with “How Neuroscience Reveals the Alien Mind” by C. L. Kagmi, read by Tobias Lokasson: buff.ly/1nU8o48
This week on Planetside… Our series Writing from Science continues with “How Neuroscience Reveals the Alien Mind” by C. L. Kagmi, read by Tobias Lokasson: buff.ly/1nU8o48