Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association
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SFWA promotes, advances, and supports science fiction and fantasy storytelling by educating, promoting, and empowering its creators and the larger community. This account is for informational purposes.
This week on Planetside… Game writing tests can be overwhelming, but they’re essential. Discover how to impress the studio.
Portfolios in Game Writing continues with “Skill Tests for Video Game Writers” by @johnryanwrites.bsky.social : www.sfwa.org/2025/12/02/s...
Portfolios in Game Writing continues with “Skill Tests for Video Game Writers” by @johnryanwrites.bsky.social : www.sfwa.org/2025/12/02/s...
December 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This week on Planetside… Game writing tests can be overwhelming, but they’re essential. Discover how to impress the studio.
Portfolios in Game Writing continues with “Skill Tests for Video Game Writers” by @johnryanwrites.bsky.social : www.sfwa.org/2025/12/02/s...
Portfolios in Game Writing continues with “Skill Tests for Video Game Writers” by @johnryanwrites.bsky.social : www.sfwa.org/2025/12/02/s...
It's been an exciting week at SFWA. Site changes abound!
This is also why we're running our Winter Worlds of Giving campaign - to improve infrastructure. If you've donated: thank you. If you signal-boosted, thank you again.
sfwa.org/winter-world...
#WinterWorldsPrompt #6 - UNFORESEEN | DUNGEON
This is also why we're running our Winter Worlds of Giving campaign - to improve infrastructure. If you've donated: thank you. If you signal-boosted, thank you again.
sfwa.org/winter-world...
#WinterWorldsPrompt #6 - UNFORESEEN | DUNGEON
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It's been an exciting week at SFWA. Site changes abound!
This is also why we're running our Winter Worlds of Giving campaign - to improve infrastructure. If you've donated: thank you. If you signal-boosted, thank you again.
sfwa.org/winter-world...
#WinterWorldsPrompt #6 - UNFORESEEN | DUNGEON
This is also why we're running our Winter Worlds of Giving campaign - to improve infrastructure. If you've donated: thank you. If you signal-boosted, thank you again.
sfwa.org/winter-world...
#WinterWorldsPrompt #6 - UNFORESEEN | DUNGEON
SFWA’s Writing Dates Program runs every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM PST.
Volunteer to lead a writing date and connect with fellow creators in a friendly, supportive environment. You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host. Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
Volunteer to lead a writing date and connect with fellow creators in a friendly, supportive environment. You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host. Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
December 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
SFWA’s Writing Dates Program runs every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM PST.
Volunteer to lead a writing date and connect with fellow creators in a friendly, supportive environment. You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host. Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
Volunteer to lead a writing date and connect with fellow creators in a friendly, supportive environment. You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host. Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
This week on Planetside… Want to break into game writing? Here’s how to pass the test that makes or breaks your application. Portfolios in Game Writing continues with “Skill Tests for Video Game Writers” by @johnryanwrites.bsky.social : www.sfwa.org/2025/12/02/s...
December 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This week on Planetside… Want to break into game writing? Here’s how to pass the test that makes or breaks your application. Portfolios in Game Writing continues with “Skill Tests for Video Game Writers” by @johnryanwrites.bsky.social : www.sfwa.org/2025/12/02/s...
Now begins the weekend in earnest! Who has writing goals? 👀 And are you braving yours alone, or in good company?
The SFWA Office will reopen December 1. We look forward to wrapping up this last month of 2025 in strength and solidarity with all of you.
#WinterWorldsPrompt #5: LONELY | MOUNTAIN
The SFWA Office will reopen December 1. We look forward to wrapping up this last month of 2025 in strength and solidarity with all of you.
#WinterWorldsPrompt #5: LONELY | MOUNTAIN
November 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Now begins the weekend in earnest! Who has writing goals? 👀 And are you braving yours alone, or in good company?
The SFWA Office will reopen December 1. We look forward to wrapping up this last month of 2025 in strength and solidarity with all of you.
#WinterWorldsPrompt #5: LONELY | MOUNTAIN
The SFWA Office will reopen December 1. We look forward to wrapping up this last month of 2025 in strength and solidarity with all of you.
#WinterWorldsPrompt #5: LONELY | MOUNTAIN
Whether you're breaking bread with loved ones in this realm or another today, we hope the experience either fills your heart in just the right way, or... gives you great material for your next WIP. 🫠 No crumb of good storytelling left behind!
#WinterWorldsPrompt #4: SPOOKY | DINING ROOM
#WinterWorldsPrompt #4: SPOOKY | DINING ROOM
November 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Whether you're breaking bread with loved ones in this realm or another today, we hope the experience either fills your heart in just the right way, or... gives you great material for your next WIP. 🫠 No crumb of good storytelling left behind!
#WinterWorldsPrompt #4: SPOOKY | DINING ROOM
#WinterWorldsPrompt #4: SPOOKY | DINING ROOM
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<) )╯ who~
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\( (> has~
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<) )╯ holiday weekend writing goals?! 😱~
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#WritingCommunity, let's get this party started early, if you need a nudge! 🎉
#WinterWorldsPrompt #3 BEGUILING | TOWER
One adjective, one location. The rest is up to you! 👀
<) )╯ who~
/ \
(•_•)
\( (> has~
/ \
(•_•)
<) )╯ holiday weekend writing goals?! 😱~
/ \
#WritingCommunity, let's get this party started early, if you need a nudge! 🎉
#WinterWorldsPrompt #3 BEGUILING | TOWER
One adjective, one location. The rest is up to you! 👀
November 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
(•_•)
<) )╯ who~
/ \
(•_•)
\( (> has~
/ \
(•_•)
<) )╯ holiday weekend writing goals?! 😱~
/ \
#WritingCommunity, let's get this party started early, if you need a nudge! 🎉
#WinterWorldsPrompt #3 BEGUILING | TOWER
One adjective, one location. The rest is up to you! 👀
<) )╯ who~
/ \
(•_•)
\( (> has~
/ \
(•_•)
<) )╯ holiday weekend writing goals?! 😱~
/ \
#WritingCommunity, let's get this party started early, if you need a nudge! 🎉
#WinterWorldsPrompt #3 BEGUILING | TOWER
One adjective, one location. The rest is up to you! 👀
We're currently rehousing soot sprites at the closed SFWA Office (you wouldn't BELIEVE how many gather over the year, and how much they enjoy tea parties on Airship Nebula).
👀 What are you working on today, #WritingCommunity?
#WinterWorldsPrompt #2: ITCHY | CELLAR
www.sfwa.org/winter-world...
👀 What are you working on today, #WritingCommunity?
#WinterWorldsPrompt #2: ITCHY | CELLAR
www.sfwa.org/winter-world...
November 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We're currently rehousing soot sprites at the closed SFWA Office (you wouldn't BELIEVE how many gather over the year, and how much they enjoy tea parties on Airship Nebula).
👀 What are you working on today, #WritingCommunity?
#WinterWorldsPrompt #2: ITCHY | CELLAR
www.sfwa.org/winter-world...
👀 What are you working on today, #WritingCommunity?
#WinterWorldsPrompt #2: ITCHY | CELLAR
www.sfwa.org/winter-world...
SFWA is closed this week, but if you signed up for our Winter Worlds of Giving newsletter, check your inbox! We're supporting our #WritingCommunity in its creative goals, while we pursue our funding goal.
One adjective, one location. The rest is up to you!
#WinterWorldsPrompt #1: Scalding River
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One adjective, one location. The rest is up to you!
#WinterWorldsPrompt #1: Scalding River
🤓
November 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
SFWA is closed this week, but if you signed up for our Winter Worlds of Giving newsletter, check your inbox! We're supporting our #WritingCommunity in its creative goals, while we pursue our funding goal.
One adjective, one location. The rest is up to you!
#WinterWorldsPrompt #1: Scalding River
🤓
One adjective, one location. The rest is up to you!
#WinterWorldsPrompt #1: Scalding River
🤓
What a wealth of content we've received at Planetside this year! Because we've received too many excellent pitches (just an awful problem to have, we know), we are now booked out well into the next year, and are CLOSING SUBMISSIONS until January 1, 2026. We can't wait to see your next pitches then!
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
What a wealth of content we've received at Planetside this year! Because we've received too many excellent pitches (just an awful problem to have, we know), we are now booked out well into the next year, and are CLOSING SUBMISSIONS until January 1, 2026. We can't wait to see your next pitches then!
This week on Planetside… Explore how deterrence, brinkmanship, and strategic standoffs can enrich your speculative storytelling.
“Verisimilitude in Speculative International Relations with Game Theory” by @jdharlock.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/18/v...
“Verisimilitude in Speculative International Relations with Game Theory” by @jdharlock.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/18/v...
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This week on Planetside… Explore how deterrence, brinkmanship, and strategic standoffs can enrich your speculative storytelling.
“Verisimilitude in Speculative International Relations with Game Theory” by @jdharlock.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/18/v...
“Verisimilitude in Speculative International Relations with Game Theory” by @jdharlock.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/18/v...
SFWA’s Writing Dates Program runs every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM PST.
Volunteer to lead a writing date and connect with fellow creators in a friendly, supportive environment. You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host.
Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
Volunteer to lead a writing date and connect with fellow creators in a friendly, supportive environment. You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host.
Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
November 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
SFWA’s Writing Dates Program runs every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM PST.
Volunteer to lead a writing date and connect with fellow creators in a friendly, supportive environment. You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host.
Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
Volunteer to lead a writing date and connect with fellow creators in a friendly, supportive environment. You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host.
Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
This week on Planetside… Game theory adds tension, diplomacy, and drama to speculative fiction.
Here’s how to use it. “Verisimilitude in Speculative International Relations with Game Theory” by @jdharlock.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/18/v...
Here’s how to use it. “Verisimilitude in Speculative International Relations with Game Theory” by @jdharlock.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/18/v...
November 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This week on Planetside… Game theory adds tension, diplomacy, and drama to speculative fiction.
Here’s how to use it. “Verisimilitude in Speculative International Relations with Game Theory” by @jdharlock.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/18/v...
Here’s how to use it. “Verisimilitude in Speculative International Relations with Game Theory” by @jdharlock.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/18/v...
😱 I can't believe we're wrapping up our first-ever #Quasar!
But from @jenniferhudak.bsky.social's soothing meditation to talking horror with @hwany.org, to a deep-dive into nailing public events & working with bookstores & libraries, what an abundance of riches made possible by YOU. 😍
#SFWAStrong!
But from @jenniferhudak.bsky.social's soothing meditation to talking horror with @hwany.org, to a deep-dive into nailing public events & working with bookstores & libraries, what an abundance of riches made possible by YOU. 😍
#SFWAStrong!
November 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
😱 I can't believe we're wrapping up our first-ever #Quasar!
But from @jenniferhudak.bsky.social's soothing meditation to talking horror with @hwany.org, to a deep-dive into nailing public events & working with bookstores & libraries, what an abundance of riches made possible by YOU. 😍
#SFWAStrong!
But from @jenniferhudak.bsky.social's soothing meditation to talking horror with @hwany.org, to a deep-dive into nailing public events & working with bookstores & libraries, what an abundance of riches made possible by YOU. 😍
#SFWAStrong!
✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
We're off to a roaring start on Day 2 of Quasar:
Science Fact in Science Fiction! Story anthologies with Sheree Renée Thomas and Nick Wells! Mythbusting with @sciencewriters.org, and a terrific Office Hour! Next up: Tarot Need-to-Knows with @brightflame.bsky.social and @leftlanesmith.bsky.social. ✨
Science Fact in Science Fiction! Story anthologies with Sheree Renée Thomas and Nick Wells! Mythbusting with @sciencewriters.org, and a terrific Office Hour! Next up: Tarot Need-to-Knows with @brightflame.bsky.social and @leftlanesmith.bsky.social. ✨
November 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
We're off to a roaring start on Day 2 of Quasar:
Science Fact in Science Fiction! Story anthologies with Sheree Renée Thomas and Nick Wells! Mythbusting with @sciencewriters.org, and a terrific Office Hour! Next up: Tarot Need-to-Knows with @brightflame.bsky.social and @leftlanesmith.bsky.social. ✨
Science Fact in Science Fiction! Story anthologies with Sheree Renée Thomas and Nick Wells! Mythbusting with @sciencewriters.org, and a terrific Office Hour! Next up: Tarot Need-to-Knows with @brightflame.bsky.social and @leftlanesmith.bsky.social. ✨
After a final professional panel tackling collaboration in diverse working contexts, we're off to "collaborate" on a social hang at Quasar, from 7:30pm-12am Pacific! Come talk about your favorite events today, make plans for tomorrow's, and share all the joy and creative practice you're pursuing!
November 16, 2025 at 3:50 AM
After a final professional panel tackling collaboration in diverse working contexts, we're off to "collaborate" on a social hang at Quasar, from 7:30pm-12am Pacific! Come talk about your favorite events today, make plans for tomorrow's, and share all the joy and creative practice you're pursuing!
What a rich whirlwind of an afternoon! We just came out of two fantastic professional sessions, a wellness break, a dynamic office hour, & a workshop.
👀 Were you in Mutual Resilience with us? Centering Wellness? Did you join us for a stretch, or YA?
Quasar is packed with adventure because of YOU.
👀 Were you in Mutual Resilience with us? Centering Wellness? Did you join us for a stretch, or YA?
Quasar is packed with adventure because of YOU.
November 16, 2025 at 2:27 AM
What a rich whirlwind of an afternoon! We just came out of two fantastic professional sessions, a wellness break, a dynamic office hour, & a workshop.
👀 Were you in Mutual Resilience with us? Centering Wellness? Did you join us for a stretch, or YA?
Quasar is packed with adventure because of YOU.
👀 Were you in Mutual Resilience with us? Centering Wellness? Did you join us for a stretch, or YA?
Quasar is packed with adventure because of YOU.
👀 Woah! We're kicking off main events with two packed presentations! Whether you're with us for Contract Need-to-Knows or Indie Challenges for Multimedia Creators, you are in for FANTASTIC conversations.
Quasarites, if you don't have a clone, review the event you missed any time before June 2!
Quasarites, if you don't have a clone, review the event you missed any time before June 2!
November 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
👀 Woah! We're kicking off main events with two packed presentations! Whether you're with us for Contract Need-to-Knows or Indie Challenges for Multimedia Creators, you are in for FANTASTIC conversations.
Quasarites, if you don't have a clone, review the event you missed any time before June 2!
Quasarites, if you don't have a clone, review the event you missed any time before June 2!
We are currently listening to the beautiful, wry, potent speculative poetry of @therisingtithes.bsky.social at Quasar! It's our opening act, after which SFWA's Isis Asare will officially welcome us to the weekend. But WHAT a wallop of rhythm to get us off to a great start!
November 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
We are currently listening to the beautiful, wry, potent speculative poetry of @therisingtithes.bsky.social at Quasar! It's our opening act, after which SFWA's Isis Asare will officially welcome us to the weekend. But WHAT a wallop of rhythm to get us off to a great start!
In just a few hours our programming for Quasar kicks off, and we couldn't be more excited.
Launching our first-ever Fall Online Nebula Event was no easy feat, but it is always a privilege to bring brilliant creators together.
Thank you to everyone who made Quasar possible.
1pm PST! See you soon!
Launching our first-ever Fall Online Nebula Event was no easy feat, but it is always a privilege to bring brilliant creators together.
Thank you to everyone who made Quasar possible.
1pm PST! See you soon!
November 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
In just a few hours our programming for Quasar kicks off, and we couldn't be more excited.
Launching our first-ever Fall Online Nebula Event was no easy feat, but it is always a privilege to bring brilliant creators together.
Thank you to everyone who made Quasar possible.
1pm PST! See you soon!
Launching our first-ever Fall Online Nebula Event was no easy feat, but it is always a privilege to bring brilliant creators together.
Thank you to everyone who made Quasar possible.
1pm PST! See you soon!
Last boarding call for Quasar! 😱⌛
SFWA's Flight Crew stands ready to curate a terrific journey through panels, workshops, & special presentations for the professional & professionalizing writer. Nebula attendees ride for free--but register before 11:59pm Pacific!
membership.sfwa.org/event-6301796
SFWA's Flight Crew stands ready to curate a terrific journey through panels, workshops, & special presentations for the professional & professionalizing writer. Nebula attendees ride for free--but register before 11:59pm Pacific!
membership.sfwa.org/event-6301796
November 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Last boarding call for Quasar! 😱⌛
SFWA's Flight Crew stands ready to curate a terrific journey through panels, workshops, & special presentations for the professional & professionalizing writer. Nebula attendees ride for free--but register before 11:59pm Pacific!
membership.sfwa.org/event-6301796
SFWA's Flight Crew stands ready to curate a terrific journey through panels, workshops, & special presentations for the professional & professionalizing writer. Nebula attendees ride for free--but register before 11:59pm Pacific!
membership.sfwa.org/event-6301796
This week on Planetside…
Here’s how to connect your creative and technical work and create a memorable game writing portfolio.
Portfolios in Game Writing continues with “How to Show Off Your Work” by @theinstagrahame.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/11/h...
Here’s how to connect your creative and technical work and create a memorable game writing portfolio.
Portfolios in Game Writing continues with “How to Show Off Your Work” by @theinstagrahame.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/11/h...
November 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This week on Planetside…
Here’s how to connect your creative and technical work and create a memorable game writing portfolio.
Portfolios in Game Writing continues with “How to Show Off Your Work” by @theinstagrahame.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/11/h...
Here’s how to connect your creative and technical work and create a memorable game writing portfolio.
Portfolios in Game Writing continues with “How to Show Off Your Work” by @theinstagrahame.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/11/h...
The November edition of the SFWA monthly Market Report is here!
Get the latest updates on markets and opportunities at www.sfwa.org/2025/11/12/s...
Get the latest updates on markets and opportunities at www.sfwa.org/2025/11/12/s...
November 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The November edition of the SFWA monthly Market Report is here!
Get the latest updates on markets and opportunities at www.sfwa.org/2025/11/12/s...
Get the latest updates on markets and opportunities at www.sfwa.org/2025/11/12/s...
This week on Planetside…
Learn how creative samples can highlight technical precision, storytelling, and range.
Portfolios in Game Writing continues with “How to Show Off Your Work” by @theinstagrahame.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/11/h...
Learn how creative samples can highlight technical precision, storytelling, and range.
Portfolios in Game Writing continues with “How to Show Off Your Work” by @theinstagrahame.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/11/h...
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This week on Planetside…
Learn how creative samples can highlight technical precision, storytelling, and range.
Portfolios in Game Writing continues with “How to Show Off Your Work” by @theinstagrahame.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/11/h...
Learn how creative samples can highlight technical precision, storytelling, and range.
Portfolios in Game Writing continues with “How to Show Off Your Work” by @theinstagrahame.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/11/h...