Writers Helping Writers…
SFWA is, first and foremost, an organization for writers. That means sharing information and tips, no matter where you are in your writing journey! We learn from each other as we all grow in our writing journeys. If you’re looking for a place to start, SFWA writers have already shared a ton of tips, tricks, and how-to guides, linked below.
Stay Informed
Keep on top of SFWA news by subscribing to the New Release Newsletter, and keep on top of industry news about scams, exploitative companies, and bad-faith actors by following Writer Beware®. Our monthly Singularity newsletter for members is also joined with Advocacy Watch and Industry Alert notices from the Board, as applicable.
Learn New Skills
Our Information Center has a smorgasbord of offerings on everything from finding an agent, to working with a critique group, to keeping up your motivation and growing your career. The online magazine of SFWA, Planetside, has scores of articles that can teach you writing skills, industry practices, and more.
Explore New Paths
Looking to make a change in direction? You might find our annual Mentoring Initiative useful, and it’s open to people at any stage in their writing journey.
Or perhaps you’d like more information on independent publishing? We have a complete Indie 101 guide that walks you through the basics, and the team’s monthly meetups are now available on a YouTube playlist.
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Press Release – January 29, 2025
Updates from the Board on AI How Your Survey Feedback Is Supporting 2026 Processes Living in Portland, Oregon, I see […]
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Handling Longer Projects Without Relying on a Plot Outline
by Adriana Kantcheva. Follow a pantser’s evolving process and see how giving ideas time to mature before drafting cut revision turmoil, clarified themes and character arcs, and made writing a novel less overwhelming.
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How to Hand-Sell Books for Fun and Profit
by Steven D. Brewer. Learn how to engage readers, create effective hooks, give compelling pitches, and sell books face‑to‑face at conventions and local events to build and grow your audience.
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STEM and Leaf: Writing Math and Science Poetry
by Ursula Whitcher. Learn how to craft STEM‑inspired poems by combining poetic and scientific techniques, guided by close readings of contemporary science‑inspired work.
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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.
