In Memoriam: Rebecca Heineman
Rebecca Ann Heineman (30 October 1963–17 November 2025), lovingly known as “Burger Becky,” was a prolific and foundational game designer […]
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In Memoriam: John Varley
John Varley (09 August 1947–10 December 2025) was a popular and influential novelist and short story writer with four decades
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In Memoriam: Robert R. Chase
Robert R. Chase (30 August 1948–20 October 2025) was a science-fiction short story writer and novelist. A long-time attorney for
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In Memoriam: Ru Emerson
Ru Emerson (15 December 1944–15 August 2025), also writing as Roberta Cray, was a fantasy novelist, best known for writing
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In Memoriam: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (15 September 1942–31 August 2025) was a prolific writer of novels and short stories across a wide
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In Memoriam: Ron Montana
Ron Montana (18 May 1938–01 January 2025) was a novel, short story, screenplay writer, and local television show host. A
Is It Flash Fiction or Poetry?
by Liz J. Bradley. Explore the blurred boundary between poetry and flash fiction. Examine form, language, and emotion to decide when a story belongs to verse or prose.
Press Release – December 22, 2025
Apology and Next Steps from SFWA’s Board of Directors Dear Members of SFWA and the SFF community, The growing presence
Press Release – December 19, 2025 – 2
NOTE: An apology was issued on December 22, 2025. AMENDED RULES for the Nebula Awards Dear writer, Earlier today, you
Press Release – December 19, 2025
NOTE: This Board statement was superseded by a statement made later the same day. An apology was then issued on
What Publishers Are Looking For in a Portfolio: A Conversation with Matt Orr of Wet Ink Games
by Richard Ruane. This interview with Matt Orr shows how to tailor portfolios, present game design samples, convey industry awareness, and highlight relevant skills—all essential strategies for breaking into tabletop and video game writing.
SFWA Market Report For December
Welcome to the December 2025 Market Report, which includes SFF market openings, closures, & other changes of note for SFF creators on the submission trail.