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News and Views
SFWA Members Weigh in on AI & Machine Learning Applications & Considerations
Recent developments in the use of technology to produce creative works have driven both insightful commentary and strong feelings in the science fiction and fantasy community. These artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools and applications are being used to generate artwork, audio narration, nonfiction articles, and fictional narratives with increasing frequency. There are important […]
Belying The Belly Dancer: Misconceptions of Raqs Sharqi That Need to Be Corrected In Your Writing
By J.D. Harlock Introduction The “belly dancer” is one of the most prevalent tropes western media has of Middle Easterners, and it’s often used as a cheap source of fan service in Middle Eastern and Arabesque settings. However, not only is this an insensitive portrayal of a revered traditional dance, but the inaccurate dress has […]
Watch the 58th Nebula Awards Finalists Announcement on March 7!
We invite the global speculative fiction community to tune in for a livestream announcement of the 58th Annual Nebula Awards® finalists on Tuesday, March 7, at 5:00pm Pacific Time! Facebook livestream: https://www.facebook.com/events/198142222865460 YouTube livestream: https://youtube.com/live/3nZqRdcKVeg?feature=share We are thrilled that the finalists announcement will once again feature SAG-AFTRA performers sharing live readings from some of the […]
SFWA Market Report – March 2023
Welcome to the March edition of the SFWA Market Report. Please note: Inclusion of any venue in this report does not indicate an official endorsement by SFWA. Those included on this list pay at least $0.08/word in at least one category of fiction. This compilation is not exhaustive of all publication opportunities that pay our recommended […]
In Memoriam: John D. Teehan
John D. Teehan (11 January 1967 – 23 February 2023), was a writer, publisher, and gamer, known for his warm spirit and generosity. John followed his passion for writing to found the Merry Blacksmith Press, publishing numerous science fiction, fantasy, graphic and prose novels, in addition to his work as a freelance content writer. Teehan […]
