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Tools for Writers: Wikis
If your writing features a richly detailed universe, full of names, places, and historical events, you may want to explore using a wiki to chronicle…
Writers’ & Artists New Self-Publishing Comparison Service Leaves Much to be Desired
Writers & Artists–the Bloomsbury Publishing-owned writers’ handbook that’s the UK equivalent to the USA’s Writers Market–has just launched a free self-publishing provider comparison service.
In Memoriam: Tom Clancy
Techno-thriller author Tom Clancy (b.1947) died on October 1 at Johns Hopkins. Clancy joined SFWA on the basis of his first novel, The Hunt…
Event: Michael A. Burstein Imagines Technical Communication in 2073
Michael A. Burstein, a long-time member of SFWA, will share his ideas at the October meeting and webinar of the New England Chapter of the…
Strange Horizons 2013 fund drive–last call!
In his editorial for this week’s issue, editor-in-chief Niall Harrison
described 2013 as an “exciting and energising year” for Strange
Horizons.
New Publisher House and the State of Independence 2014 Report: Grain of Salt Required
Swoon Reads: New “Crowdsourced” Teen Romance Imprint
As reported by a number of sources, including USA Today, Macmillan is launching Swoon Reads, a new teen romance imprint, under its existing Feiwel and…
Tools for Writers: Reddit
Reddit is a social bookmarking site, allowing its users to post URLs that they think other users will enjoy. Other users can comment on or…
SFWA Blog Commenting Policy
SFWA is a professional organization, and in the interest of supporting that mission, blog comments will be monitored. Comments containing derogatory epithets, baiting or threatening content…
The Barefoot Writer’s Club
I’ve been getting a lot of questions recently about Paul Hollingshead and the Barefoot Writer’s Club (part of American Writers & Artists Inc., which sells…
2013 Rhysling Award Winners
The Science Fiction Poetry Association recently announced the 2013 Rhysling Award Winners: Short Poem Category: First Place: “The Cat Star” by Terry A. Garey Second…
Sunburst Awards Announced
The Sunburst Award Committee is pleased to announce that the winner of its 2013 adult award is Maleficium by Martine Desjardins; translated by Fred A….
Author Solutions Class Action Lawsuit: Update
In April of this year, the law firm of Giskan Solotaroff Anderson & Stewart filed a class action lawsuit against Author Solutions Inc. (ASI) and…
Ann C. Crispin (1950-2013) In Memoriam
The honor of your presence is requested at a Memorial Ceremony to celebrate and remember the life and writing of Ann C. Crispin.
The Memorial Ceremony…
The Sunburst Award Society Announces Copper Cylinder Awards
The Sunburst Award Society is pleased to announce the winners of the second annual Copper Cylinder Awards, an annual member’s choice award selected by members…
An Interview with Django Wexler
I have always thought that it’s a little strange that fantasy tends to concentrate on what’s really a very small slice of history (basically 13th…
New Publisher: Resurrection House
I had this post ready to go on Friday, but it was pre-empted by news of Ann Crispin’s death. I was considering letting the blog…
In Memoriam: A. C. Crispin
Author A. C. Crispin (b.1950) died on September 6 after a year-long battle with cancer. Crispin began publishing in 1983 with the Star Trek novel Yesterday’s Son. She continued writing…
Ann C. Crispin
Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware
Ann Crispin, best-selling author, Writer Beware co-founder, fearless fighter in the scam wars, beloved wife and mother, my…
A Message From Writer Beware Co-Founder and Chair, Ann Crispin
I’ve been hesitant to make this post, but it’s time. I want to thank you all for your good wishes and prayers. I fear my…
In Memoriam: Frederik Pohl
Polymath and former SFWA President Frederik Pohl (b.1919) died on September 2 after entering the hospital in repiratory distress earlier in the day. Pohl…
A Second Bite at the Apple: Termination Rights for Writers Introduction
Early in their careers, writers sometimes sign away valuable rights under less than favorable terms. This article discusses the important right of termination under US…
SFWA at Dragon*Con
While many SFWA members are at WorldCon in San Antonio this weekend, some of us are bucking the trend and going to Dragon*Con.
More Publisher Storm Warnings
A roundup of recent publisher troubles and closures that have come across my desk…