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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 […]
THE INDIE FILES: Writing Through Trauma
by J. Scott Coatsworth In the middle of 2022, I broke my arm. And not just a simple fracture—my orthopedic surgeon said it looked like it had exploded. Thus began a difficult (and still in progress) recovery. I won’t go into the gory details—suffice it to say that for about six weeks, I was unable […]
Announcing the 58th Nebula Awards Toastmaster: Cheryl Platz!
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) is excited to announce that acclaimed performer and designer Cheryl Platz will serve as toastmaster for the 58th Annual Nebula Awards® Ceremony! The ceremony will take place in Anaheim, CA, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. This year marks the return of the ceremony to an in-person event […]
In Memoriam: John Jakes
John Jakes (31 March 1932 – 11 March 2023) was a prolific, best-selling author known for detailed and character-rich historical fiction, as well as science fiction, fantasy, sword and sorcery, pulp, mystery, and nonfiction. Realizing the inherent power of historical fiction as a source of information, Jakes was known to take the accuracy of his […]
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 […]
