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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Show Off Your Work
by Grahame Turner. Learn how to build a compelling game writing portfolio using creative samples, transferable skills, and strategic presentation. Find practical tips for assembling a portfolio that shows your range and creativity.
How to Get Started Writing SFF Theater
by Monica Cross. Discover practical guidance, creative strategies, and production tips for writing science fiction and fantasy plays that inspire theatrical innovation and connect with performers, designers, and audiences alike.
Finding Your Writing Flow After NaNoWriMo
by Michael Solis. After NaNoWriMo’s collapse, explore alternative writing challenges and tools, and learn how a DIY summer challenge revived creative momentum and pushed a draft past the 50,000-word milestone.
Tailoring a Game Writing Portfolio
by John Dale Beety. Learn how to tailor your game writing portfolio for specific studios or projects with six strategic steps to boost your chances of landing the job.
SFWA Presents: Get to Know…Our Writing Dates Program
SFWA’s Writing Dates Program offers weekly online co-writing sessions that foster connection, support, and productivity. In this interview, volunteers share how it began, how it works, and why writers keep coming back.
Story Submission 101
by Laurence Raphael Brothers. A practical guide to submitting stories for publication, covering markets, formatting, guidelines, contracts, and how to handle responses.