Quick Updates for 2012-05-08
Hear @SFWA authors @JAPittsWriter @erikscottdebie @brendacooper @jenniferbrozek read at the U Bookstore, Seattle – http://t.co/wG381qwR #
Archive for 2012
Join SFWA at BookExpo America
For the first time ever, SFWA will be attending the largest publishing event in North America: BookExpo America (BEA).
Guest Post: Race in YA Lit: Wake Up & Smell the Coffee-Colored Skin, White Authors!
Which came first—the chicken, the egg, or the egg white omelet—I don’t know. But the discussion glosses over an obvious gap: white authors.
Quick Updates for 2012-05-04
The SFWA website is temporarily down due to hosting issues. Our webmaster is working hard to resolve it. Thanks for your patience! #
Vetting an Independent Editor
I often receive questions from writers who are looking to hire an independent editor to polish their manuscripts, either for self-publication or for submission to agents and publishers, and want to know whether a particular editor or editing service is reputable.
Guest Post: How Writers Can Use Pinterest
When it comes to social networking, Pinterest has emerged as a major player. Cat Rambo provides an excellent overview.
Guest Post: We Limit Ourselves and Need to Stop
Everyone can improve their abilities at almost anything with determination, practice, and coaching.
Quick Updates for 2012-04-29
SFWA Member Alex Wilson: The Time of Reflection, a 5 page fantasy comic by @alexotica is a finalist for an Eagle Award. http://t.co/2V0LZN7E # GeekWire piece on asteroid miners and SFWA member/SF writer reaction http://t.co/5evHHvQ3 #
The Importance of Reversion Clauses in Book Contracts
Most book publishing contracts can be divided into two types: fixed-term, where the grant of rights extends for a defined period of time, such as five years; and life-of-copyright, where the grant of rights extends for the full duration of copyright.
Nebula Awards Weekend: Tragedy is Easy!
On May 18th, join Connie Willis, SFWA’s newest Grand Master, as she explains that when it comes to writing, tragedy is easy; comedy is the killer.
