
Announcing QUASAR: our Fall Online Nebula Event! We had such a great time in Kansas City that we’re keeping the party going with a weekend of virtual events November 15-16. Sign up for professional development with SFWA today!

Writers, unite! You don’t need to be SFWA to be eligible for a lawsuit under a LibGen & PiLiMi Pirated Books Class that includes all legal or beneficial owners of the exclusive right to reproduce any ISBN- or ASIN-bearing book that Anthropic copied from the two pirate sites. Read more from the legal team here, and spread the word widely. The window closes September 1, 2025!
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Happy 90-Something, Dear Paperback. Here’s Hoping You Survive to 100
by Rosemary Jones. An in-depth journey through the paperback’s rich history, exploring how this humble format reshaped publishing, empowered readers, and now faces an uncertain digital future.
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Seven Lessons for My Past Self on Running a Small Press
by Holly Lyn Walrath. From contracts to community, a small press founder shares seven essential lessons: what to expect, what to avoid, and what truly matters.
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SFWA Presents: Get to Know…Writer Beware® (Part 2: Challenges and Advocacy)
Our conversation with Victoria Strauss continues as she delves into more publishing risks—from impersonation scams to emotional burnout—and shares how Writer Beware continues to evolve as a vital resource for protecting and empowering today’s authors.