SFWA Fantasy StoryBundle Submissions Call Now Open
As of May 11, 2022, the SFWA Independent Authors Committee is seeking novel submissions for our next fantasy StoryBundle to […]
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SFWA and Independent Writers, Part One: History of the Organization
As part of a Twitter conversation, one of my favorite gamewriters, Ken St. Andre, suggested I write up something about SFWA and independent writers that goes into enough detail that people can understand why — or why not — they might want to join. This is part one of a multi-part series that will talk about some of the history behind the decision, and in this first part I want to talk about the organization prior to admitting independent writers.
The SFWA Blog, Writer Beware
Fake Jared And His Friends: Author Solutions’ Misleading PR Strategies
In my recent blog post on Pearson’s acquisition of self-publishing giant Author Solutions Inc., I posed several questions that I hope Pearson will consider as it integrates ASI with Penguin Group. One of these was whether ASI will start being more transparent in its advertising and PR. I’d like to go a little bit more into detail on what I mean.
The SFWA Blog, Writer Beware
Pearson Buys Author Solutions
Last March, word went out that self-publishing giant Author Solutions Inc (owner of AuthorHouse, iUniverse, Xlibris, Trafford, WordClay, Palibrio, and several others, and contractor for the self-pub divisions of several major publishers) was looking for a buyer.
Nebula Awards, The SFWA Blog
Nebula Awards Interview: Catherynne M. Valente
I had no idea what that book was actually about, or any notion of characters beyond September and the Green Wind. But the book as it exists in the world of Palimpsest presented certain rules, and I always find it wonderful to write confined to a set of rules.
The SFWA Blog, Writer Beware
Writer Beware: Tidbits
Here are several publishing-related items that caught Victoria Strauss’s eye over the past week.
The SFWA Blog, Writer Beware
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 referrals to Edit Ink, a fraudulent editing service that paid kickbacks to agents who sent clients its way.
MISCELLANEOUS “BEWARES”
Miscellaneous “Bewares” Links checked/Page updated 12/26/25 Enormous numbers of people are writing and trying to publish books. This vast universe
SMALL PRESSES
Small and Independent Publishers Page updated/links checked: 12/30/25 Small and independent presses offer an important alternative to bigger houses, including
SELF-PUBLISHING
Self-Publishing Page updated/links checked: 12/28/25 Issues to Consider There are several options for self-publishing. Which you choose will depend on