How the Real-Life STEM Astrophysicist Keeps the Star Trek Universe Real–and Really Awesome
By Randee Dawn Whatever you think a science advisor for Star Trek TV shows should look like, Dr. Erin Macdonald […]
The SFWA Blog
Building a Career, The SFWA Blog, Tips for Beginners
What Does Slavic Fantasy Even Mean?
by Jelena Dunato When my publisher prepared the marketing strategy for my upcoming novel Dark Woods, Deep Water, one of
Advice for New Writers, How to Sell Your Novel, Networking and Self-Promotion, Publishing Technologies, The Business of Writing, The Indie Files, The SFWA Blog
THE INDIE FILES: Author Tips and Tricks for Selling on Amazon
by William C. Tracy Congrats! You’re an indie author! You’ve written a book, (hopefully) had critiques and edited it, put
Advice for New Writers, Safety Dispatch, The SFWA Blog
SAFETY DISPATCH: Wh@t’$ th3 P@$$w0rd?
by the SFWA Safety Committee Many sites, subscriptions, and tools require a login to function, and in most cases (we’ll
In Memoriam
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
In Memoriam
In Memoriam: John D. Teehan
John D. Teehan (11 January 1967 – 23 February 2023), was a writer, publisher, and gamer, known for his warm
The SFWA Blog, Worldbuilding
Making Soft Magic Systems Work
by M.K. Hutchins Soft magic has been with us since humans had stories: it’s in our fairytales, our folklore, and
The Craft of Writing, The SFWA Blog
You’re Quite a Character: How to Craft Interesting Minor Characters in Spec-Fic
By J. D. Harlock For a world to feel lived in, characters should receive the same attention as the lore,
The Indie Files, The SFWA Blog
THE INDIE FILES: Yes, You Do Need an Editor
by Colin Alexander Almost by definition, writers love to write. We also tend to fall in love with our words.
The SFWA Blog, Worldbuilding
Climate Change and Antibiotic Resistance: Facts for Fiction
by Jason P. Burnham Climate change is the top public health emergency of the twenty-first century. Naturally, you may be