by Valerie Valdes Note: This article previously appeared in The Bulletin #216 in October 2021. You open the SFWA Bulletin to start reading an article about second person point of view (POV), and immediately you’re put off. You didn’t expect the article itself to use this POV, since most articles don’t. What a cheap gimmick, […]
by Kate Baker “Why SFWA®?” and “What can it do for me?” These two questions have stumped many a SFWA board member, volunteer, and employee throughout our existence. The typical answer had always been, “Bragging rights and oh, the emergency medical fund.” While those two things are definitely beneficial, I’m here to tell you that […]
by Kate Baker
“Why SFWA?” and “What can it do for me?” These two questions have stumped many a SFWA board member, volunteer, and employee throughout our existence. The typical answer had always been, “Bragging rights and oh, the emergency medical fund.” While those two things are definitely beneficial, I’m here to tell you that the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America is so much more.
Looking to become a member of SFWA? Table of Contents Membership Types Full Member Associate Affiliate Estate Lifetime Senior Family/Group Qualifying Markets Application FAQs Application/Upgrade Forms Effective with Bylaws Updated 3/2022 Full Members Full members can and are encouraged to attend business meetings, vote in elections, and receive access to the private discussion forum and […]
Accessibility/Disability Committee The Accessibility/Disability Committee leads SFWA discussion and action on matters of accessibility. Comics Committee The Comics Committee oversees the process of formally welcoming comics writers into the SFWA membership. The committee will provide resources for existing SFWA members to learn more about the art and business of comics writing and foster closer connection […]
The SFWA Bulletin, a quarterly electronic magazine, is on temporary hiatus. Sample back issue #206 is available for purchase. #206 – $2.99 E-only Available via: Amazon | Nook Editorial – John Klima Ask N&E: Answers You Want To Know -Nancy Holder & Erin Underwood Conquering Your Inbox: Strategies for Winning the E-mail War (Gmail Edition) – John Joseph Adams Respectful Journalist: Rule of 3 […]
“Why SFWA®?” and “What can it do for me?” These two questions have stumped many a SFWA board member, volunteer, and employee throughout our existence. The typical answer had always been, “Bragging rights and oh, the emergency medical fund.” While those two things are definitely beneficial, I’m here to tell you that the Science Fiction […]
SFWA is a volunteer-driven 501(c)3 organization. We serve creators, and our service is done by creators. We depend on volunteers to run many of our programs. If you currently volunteer for SFWA, or have ever volunteered for SFWA, thank you! It makes a difference. If you’re looking to join our team, we’d be thrilled to meet […]
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AFTER THE FALL
I was created by beings who couldn’t touch this world, only watch it crumble.
I was told, “Do not interfere.”
I wasn’t meant to change history, only guide it.
But I broke Directive Three.
Can humans survive a second collapse?
John W. Maly holds degrees in law, psychology, and computer engineering and has worked in computer technology litigation for over a decade. A graduate of Stanford University’s Novel Writing program, John is an avid traveler, reader, and writer.
