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 […]
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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,
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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.
In Memoriam, The SFWA Blog
In Memoriam: Suzy McKee Charnas
Suzy McKee Charnas (22 October 1939–02 January 2023) was a groundbreaking feminist science-fiction and horror writer and beloved Clarion West
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SFWA Market Report – January 2023
Welcome to the January edition of the SFWA Market Report. Please note: Inclusion of any venue in this report does not
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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
Advice for New Writers, How to Sell Your Novel, The SFWA Blog, Tips for Beginners
Social Media Strategy for Writers
By Cat Rambo You have been told, like so many writers before you, that you must have a social media
Building a Career, How to Sell Your Novel, Networking and Self-Promotion, The Indie Files, The SFWA Blog, Tips for Beginners
THE INDIE FILES: How to Bring Your Indie Book to the Attention of a Librarian
by Kelly McClymer Do you dream of seeing your indie book in your local library catalog? You are not alone.
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A Brief History of Persian Sci-Fi
By Kamiab Ghorbanpour For many years in Iran, and Persian pop culture in general, science-fiction books, movies, and TV shows
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Writing the Science Right
by Gideon P. Smith Getting the science right in SF can make the difference between writing cute stories and great