Planetside: The Online Magazine of SFWA
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Beyond the Beauty: A Research Guide for Responsible SFF Worldbuilding
by Kemi Cole. Discover Lake Bunyonyi’s hidden past and learn practical methods for SFF worldbuilding grounded in cultural respect and meaningful engagement with the communities that could shape speculative worlds.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BIPOC Voice Narration
by Andrew K Hoe. BIPOC authors face unique challenges in podcast narration. This article examines representation, voice authenticity, self‑advocacy, and editorial dynamics, and explains how narrator choice impacts cultural respect and authorial identity.
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SFWA Presents: Get to Know Our Industry Peer…Locus Magazine
Fellow 501(c)3 nonprofit Locus Magazine is celebrating its 58th year. Learn more about the work they do in genre, through reviews and more.
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Skill Tests for Video Game Writers
by John Ryan. Game writing tests are crucial hiring steps. Learn what they involve, how studios evaluate candidates, and practical tips to prepare, follow instructions, manage limits, and showcase sharp narrative skills.
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Verisimilitude in Speculative International Relations with Game Theory
by J. D. Harlock. Explore how game theory can fuel speculative fiction to craft tense standoffs, believable diplomacy, and political intrigue. A practical guide for creators building high-stakes worlds with strategic depth and realism.
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SFWA Market Report For November
Welcome to the October 2025 Market Report, which includes SFF market openings, closures, & other changes of note for SFF creators on the submission trail.
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