by Monica Cross. A sample of standout SFF plays from the last two decades, exploring how theatrical storytelling uniquely elevates speculative genres through staging, structure, and live performance.
Now Launching… HARP!SFWA Indie Leads Our Digitization Project for Back Catalogs SFWA’s greatest strength lies in its community. That’s why
by Holly Lyn Walrath. Speculative poetry has just made history with its first Hugo Award. In this interview, winner Marie Brennan explains why this recognition could help readers appreciate poetry as a powerful form of speculative storytelling.
by Deborah Walker. When traditional writing retreats felt out of reach, one author designed her own, exploring London’s libraries, museums, and cafés for a week of creative focus and inspiration.
by Brenda W. Clough. Facing your own mortality isn’t fun, but if you’re a writer or creative, ignoring it could leave your intellectual property in chaos. This article walks you through the essential steps of estate planning and explains why setting things up now is the only way to protect your intellectual legacy.
by J. D. Harlock. Find out how speculative fiction sometimes misrepresents the premodern Arab world, and learn how accurate historical ranks, regional dialects, and naming conventions can help build more culturally grounded fictional settings.
SFWA President Kate Ristau:Tasting Notes from Recent Advocacy, Education, and Outreach Some days, the publishing industry is like a nice
by Victoria Strauss of WRITER BEWARE®. Learn why official copyright registration matters, how to protect your work, and what authors need to know to avoid scams and qualify for remedies in the US legal system.
Welcome to the September 2025 Market Report, which includes SFF market openings, closures, & other changes of note for SFF creators on the submission trail.
by Guy Windsor. Writing swordfighting scenes that thrill without being confusing takes skill. A professional swordsman shares essential tips to help authors craft authentic, cinematic duels that keep readers immersed and turning pages.
