Planetside: The Online Magazine of SFWA
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Seven Lessons for My Past Self on Running a Small Press
by Holly Lyn Walrath. From contracts to community, a small press founder shares seven essential lessons: what to expect, what to avoid, and what truly matters.
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SFWA Presents: Get to Know…Writer Beware® (Part 2: Challenges and Advocacy)
Our conversation with Victoria Strauss continues as she delves into more publishing risks—from impersonation scams to emotional burnout—and shares how Writer Beware continues to evolve as a vital resource for protecting and empowering today’s authors.
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SFWA Market Report For August
Welcome to the August 2025 Market Report, which includes SFF market openings, closures, & other changes of note for SFF creators on the submission trail.
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SFWA Presents: Get to Know…Writer Beware® (Part 1: History and Mission)
An interview with Victoria Strauss. Get an inside look at the origins of Writer Beware, its founding mission, and how it became a vital resource for authors facing publishing scams, misinformation, and unethical industry practices.
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SFWA Presents: Get to Know…Our Showcase Series
Discover how SFWA’s Nebula Awards Showcase volumes come together. Series editor Stephen Kotowych shares insights on editing challenges, evolving formats, and the rewarding process of celebrating speculative fiction’s finest stories.
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Ink Stains on Fingers and the Smell of Coffee: A Guide to Writing Elsewhere
by Steve Horton. A good chair, a strong coffee, and the hum of life around you—writing beyond the desk isn’t just possible, it’s worthwhile. Here’s your guide to using coffee shops and public spaces as productive writing spots.
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Translating Speculative Fiction into a Language with Many Dialects
by J. D. Harlock. Though Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is taught all over the Arab world, we only use it as a formality. It’s difficult for speakers of Arabic dialects to understand others without knowing their distinctive syntax and semantics.
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Poetry in Print: Shaping Your Own Chapbook
by Wendy Van Camp. Learn how to craft your own poetry chapbook—from selecting a theme to designing the cover—with tips to publish, connect, and share your voice.
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Using Pop Culture as Poetic Inspiration
by Gwynne Garfinkle Pop culture such as movies, TV shows, music, and graphic novels can be a great source for poetic inspiration. A poet can critique, explore, and riff on a pop-culture work they love (or hate!) or even use […]
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