Planetside: The Online Magazine of SFWA
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SFWA Market Report For December
Welcome to the December 2025 Market Report, which includes SFF market openings, closures, & other changes of note for SFF creators on the submission trail.
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BIPOC Voice Narration
by Andrew K Hoe. BIPOC authors face unique challenges in podcast narration. This article examines representation, voice authenticity, self‑advocacy, and editorial dynamics, and explains how narrator choice impacts cultural respect and authorial identity.
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SFWA Presents: Get to Know Our Industry Peer…Locus Magazine
Fellow 501(c)3 nonprofit Locus Magazine is celebrating its 58th year. Learn more about the work they do in genre, through reviews and more.
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Skill Tests for Video Game Writers
by John Ryan. Game writing tests are crucial hiring steps. Learn what they involve, how studios evaluate candidates, and practical tips to prepare, follow instructions, manage limits, and showcase sharp narrative skills.
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Verisimilitude in Speculative International Relations with Game Theory
by J. D. Harlock. Explore how game theory can fuel speculative fiction to craft tense standoffs, believable diplomacy, and political intrigue. A practical guide for creators building high-stakes worlds with strategic depth and realism.
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SFWA Market Report For November
Welcome to the October 2025 Market Report, which includes SFF market openings, closures, & other changes of note for SFF creators on the submission trail.
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How to Show Off Your Work
by Grahame Turner. Learn how to build a compelling game writing portfolio using creative samples, transferable skills, and strategic presentation. Find practical tips for assembling a portfolio that shows your range and creativity.
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How to Get Started Writing SFF Theater
by Monica Cross. Discover practical guidance, creative strategies, and production tips for writing science fiction and fantasy plays that inspire theatrical innovation and connect with performers, designers, and audiences alike.
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Finding Your Writing Flow After NaNoWriMo
by Michael Solis. After NaNoWriMo’s collapse, explore alternative writing challenges and tools, and learn how a DIY summer challenge revived creative momentum and pushed a draft past the 50,000-word milestone.
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