SFWA provides a number of resources for readers of science fiction and fantsy,
such as:
- Fiction online An extensive online fiction section. The fiction section also
includes links to online magazines and publishers to help readers
find top-quality fiction.
- Anthologies SFWA produces a number of anthologies, edited by the giants of the
field, such as the yearly
Nebula Awards Showcase
anthology of excellent fiction,
as well as other top-notch anthologies such as
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame vol I, IIA, IIB, III, IV,
The SFWA Grand Masters vols. 1-3,
Author Emeritus - Architect of Dreams,
The SFWA European Hall of Fame
- Directory of Member Web Sites SFWA maintains a list for readers and fans of all known SFWA member
web sites. This provides an easy way to locate your favorite authors.
- Nebula Awards The Nebula Awards are recognized
as one of the premier awards of execellence. Check here for
lists of past winners and nominees representing the best in the field.
- Nebula Awards Weekend Like a private little worldcon, attended mostly by SFWA members.
Panels, parties, free books, the Nebula Award Ceremony -- many
attendees have said the Nebs are their favorite con of the year.
Little known fact is that you needn't be a SFWA member to attend.
- Newsgroups for SF Authors and SF Looking to chat with SF&F authors online? SFF.NET is home to hundreds
of newsgroups of authors and other newsgroups to talk
about SF.
- SFWA Pressbook SFWA sends out press releases on behalf of members announcing when
members have a new book or short story out, a signing, an appearance,
etc.
- News Releases SFWA's News department distributes news items of
interest to SF writers and readers.
- Recommended Reading Lists SFWA provides a set of recommended reading lists of don't-miss novels
and short stories.
- Public SFWA Newsgroups There are also many public newsgroups on SFF.NET, some of which
are SFWA specific. Key newsgroups are noted below.
- The Bulletin If you want to read about writing SF, click here for information
on the SFWA Bulletin, a magazine for writers about writing SF.
- Speakers' Bureau The SFWA Speakers' Bureau acts as a clearinghouse for both
national and local organizations seeking SFWA members for
speaking engagements. (For which speakers typically receive a
speaking fee.)
- SFWA New Writers Forum A group where newcomers to the field can ask questions (no matter
how introductory) and get tips from others, including old hands.
A meet & mingle area for SFWAns and non-SFWAns. Mostly for writers
but readers welcome.
- Literacy Fund The SFWA Literacy Fund was created for the encouragement
of genre reading and literacy in general, with funds to be
disbursed by an oversight board like the Emergency Medical Fund.
Funds may be used, for example, to assist existing literacy
charities or to assist schools/libraries in promoting or
purchasing genre literature, such as via grants, traveling
exhibits, etc.
- SFWA WebRing Click here for an entry point to the SFWA Web Ring, where you
can cylce around to various SF authors and check them out.
- SFWA open newsgroup A newsgroup open to non-members to discuss SFWA or anything tangential.
- Research Information Got a tough question? Maybe a writer can help. Or maybe you
can help a writer!
- Author Appearances Calendars - Readings, Signings, Speaking Engagements, etc.
Looking to meet authors in person or attend a reading?
SFWA provides readers a calendar and links to author calendars
for information on author readings, signings, speaking
engagements, etc.
- Book Reviews A compendium of new releases and book reviews for readers
who want to know what's come out without having to hunt down
lists from each publisher.
- Convention Information A list of SF conventions, to meet authors and other fans.
- Market Reports Meant for writers to find places to submit their work, it's also
a great tool for readers to find new places to read.
- Extensive SFnal links SFWA keeps an extensive list of links to all kinds of SF-related
web sites, for authors and fans.
- Reference Works Links to reference works of all kinds, great for writers or
anyone needing to do research.
- Find Book Stores A resource to locate bookstores to get your favorite books.
- Libraries and Link Collections A resource to locate libraries and link collections relating to
SF reading.
- Defining "SF" Is it "sci-fi" or "SF"? SFWA helps answer the common question.
- Atlanta Nights A bunch of SFWAns got together to write the worst book ever written.
(For a reason, for a reason!) A hilarious read with a sharp point.
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