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Congratulations to the Aurealis Awards winners
The winners of the 2009 Aurealis Awards, honoring works of SF, fantasy, and horror by Australians, have been announced. Congratulations in particular, to SFWA members…
Now on Kindle! – Mansfield Park and Mummies
Norilana Books is proud to present a Kindle Edition of: Mansfield Park and Mummies: Monster Mayhem, Matrimony, Ancient Curses, True Love, and Other Dire Delights…
Authors Guild offers phone seminars on Google Book Settlement
The Authors Guild is offering telephone seminars next week to help authors and agents who have questions about the Google Book Settlement. Remember the deadline…
Another Google Book Search Settlement Deadline
Writers: Another Google Book Settlement deadline is fast approaching. Per the amended Settlement agreement, January 28, 2010 is the last date you can opt out…
Webcast: Google Book Settlement Workshop – 1/20/2010
On Jan 20, the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) , the National Writers Union (NWU), Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America…
Transcript available for online Google Book Settlement panel
Today, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Inc., hosted an online panel discussion regarding the proposed settlement between Google, Inc. and the Authors Guild,…
The Networks Around us
This article, reprinted from the Bulletin, explores the various aspects of social networking and how a writer can use them to help promote herself.
Open Letter from a Writer to New Publishers
Posted by Richard White for Writer Beware
Dear New Publisher:
You may have noticed people discussing your company on various web sites. Normally, this would be a…
SFWA Hosting Online Panel Discussion on Google Book Settlement
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Inc., will host an online panel discussion regarding the proposed settlement between Google, Inc., and the Authors Guild,…
Congratulations to the Carl Brandon Society winners
Congratulations to SFWA members Nnedi Okorafor and Andrea Hairston who received Carl Brandon Parallax Awards at a ceremony at Arisa this weekend.
Quick Updates for 2010-01-18
Resources, Industry News, and Member News for Cate Gardner, Tracy S. Morris, Joanne Merriam, Jim Chines, John Scalzi, and Kim Mackey!
Quick Updates for 2010-01-16
Member News for Jennifer Brozek, Diana P Francis, Ari Marmell, Shiloh Walker and Garth Upshaw!
Registration deadline for Hugo nominations on January 31
If you have any interest in nominating for the Hugo Awards, remember that the deadline for purchasing an Aussiecon4 membership is January 31, 2010….
The Law Finally Catches Up With Faux Literary Agent/Film Producer Robin Price
An article in the North Devon Journal reports the court appearance last week of UK literary agent/film producer Robin Price, who is accused of stealing…
Quick Updates for 2010-01-14
Industry news and member news for Jay Lake, Ken Scholes, and Michelle Zink!
From the Authors Guild: Simplified Method for Claiming Works for Google Book Search Settlement
Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware The following message was sent to Authors Guild members this week. If you’ve chosen not to opt out…
Google Book Settlement Workshop in NYC on Jan. 20th
The Google Settlement — What it means for writers. A FREE workshop will be held for writers in mid-town New York, Wednesday, Jan. 20…
Quick Updates for 2010-01-12
Resources and Member News for Lynn Flewelling, Ginger Clark, and Paolo Bacigalupi!
Apparently I’m a Boring Wrinkled Self-Published Lesbian
Since Writer Beware’s founding, I’ve been getting questions and advisories about Mr. Kritzer and his company, EKP Productions. In 1998 and 1999, most involved Kritzer’s…
Exploring Mars
SFWA member and Hugo-winner, David D. Levine, is spending the next two weeks in a Mars Society Habitat as part of a project to study…
Quick Updates for 2010-01-09
Industry News and Member News for Cherie Priest and Livia Llewellyn!
SFWA, NWU, and ASJA on Google Books Settlement
Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware The National Writers Union, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers…
Simplified Procedure for Google Book Settlement
As part of fixing the process for claiming works, the Settlement Administrator has issued SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE FOR CLAIMING YOUR BOOKS AND INSERTS The gist of…
Quick Updates for 2010-01-05
Member news for Erin Cashier, Justin Howe and Jennifer Brozek!