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Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics
Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware You may have read a recent article in PW called “Self-Published Titles Topped 764,000 in 2009 as Traditional Output Dipped,” about the amazing growth in “non-traditional” (a.k.a. print-on-demand-produced) books. Or you may just…
Quick Updates for 2010-05-23
Photos and video of the 2010 Nebula Award Weekend
Quick Updates for 2010-05-19
Former SFWA president Norman Spinrad will undergo stomach cancer surgery on Thursday
SFWA 2010 Election results
Quick Updates for 2010-05-16
SFWA announces 2009 Nebula Awards winners
COCOA BEACH, Fla. – Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Inc., has announced the Nebula Awards® winners for 2009. The Nebula Awards® are voted on, and presented by, active members of SFWA. The awards were announced at the Nebula…
Status Report – Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis
As of 7:30 AM, everything’s go for the 2:20 PM launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis and our plans to view the launch. The SFWA buses to the launch will be in front of the Hilton, along with buses from several…
SFWA’s Nebula Award Ceremony will be streamed live
For the first time ever, one of the premier awards in science fiction will be streamed live on the Web. This Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 7:00 pm EDT The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America will showcase the…
Tour of the International Space Station
The coolest thing you will see all day. The astronauts at the International Space Station take you on a tour. For an SF writer, this is made of awesome. via Lon Prater
Quick Updates for 2010-05-11
Fundraiser for Nashville flood relief includes editorial review by SFWA president
Amanda Morgan, Victoria Schwab and Myra McEntire, Nashville based authors, are holding an auction to raise money for middle Tennessee flood victims. Mission:To accept donations from publishing professionals to auction for middle Tennessee flood relief. Proceeds will benefit The Community…
NYC simulcast of the Nebula Ceremony is now $25
Quick Updates for 2010-05-08
Why Writer Beware Doesn’t Provide Publisher Recommendations (Plus Some Advice)
When Writer Beware was founded in 1998, the main actors in the arena of literary scammery were literary agents (or people calling themselves literary agents). Though there were certainly many disreputable…
Guest Blog Post: Self-Promotion–Starting Too Soon?
Hugo and Campbell voter packet available for download
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Aussiecon 4 has released an electronic 2010 Hugo Voter Packet containing full-length works and samples from 2010 Hugo Award and John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer nominees. The packet is available for download by Aussiecon 4 members…