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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.
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Tom Marcinko @tommarcinko.bsky.social · 14h
A few years ago Northern Arizona University did a production of "Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play," and the final act was one of the eeriest things I've seen onstage.
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This week on Planetside…

Speculative theater unfolds in real time, reshaping what we think a play can hold. Check out these inspiring examples in “A Very Brief Look at the Recent History of SFF Plays” by Monica Cross: www.sfwa.org/2025/10/07/a...
An image of Earth from space with the title “This week on…” followed by the Planetside magazine logo. Featured article: “A Very Brief Look at the Recent History of SFF Plays” by Monica Cross Teaser: Here are a few striking examples of speculative storytelling that flourishes in live theatrical space. Series name: SFF on Screen and Stage
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 14h
This week on Planetside…

Speculative theater unfolds in real time, reshaping what we think a play can hold. Check out these inspiring examples in “A Very Brief Look at the Recent History of SFF Plays” by Monica Cross: www.sfwa.org/2025/10/07/a...
An image of Earth from space with the title “This week on…” followed by the Planetside magazine logo. Featured article: “A Very Brief Look at the Recent History of SFF Plays” by Monica Cross Teaser: Here are a few striking examples of speculative storytelling that flourishes in live theatrical space. Series name: SFF on Screen and Stage
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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 14h
I'm seeing an increasing number of scams like the one below, leveraging the widespread problem of publishing scams w/ a faux service promising to fix problems author is having w/ the original scam but really to hit them up for more $$ (note the "Amazon partner agency" claim: there's no such thing)
From: Blaire Andrews <bandrews@royaltypilots.com> Date: Wed, Oct 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM Subject: Your royalties on Amazon To: [redacted] Hi [redacted] I’m Blaire from Amazon Partners – Royalty Pilots. We’re an Amazon agency commissioned to help authors migrate their books from third-party publishers to their own Amazon KDP accounts. I’m reaching out because we’ve spoken with many authors who recently shared frustrations that you might also be experiencing while being published through a third-party service provider—such as: Royalties that never seem to arrive or come with little to no explanation. No visibility or control over how many copies have been sold or where those sales are happening. Endless upsells and new charges every time you want to make even a small change to your book. Through Amazon KDP, authors are now publishing their books directly with Amazon — with no middlemen involved. This means: Royalties are sent straight to your bank account every month. You can track real-time sales data through your own KDP dashboard. You have full ownership and control over your books, including the freedom to make revisions free of charge. If you’d like to explore how this can work for you, I’d love to schedule a quick call. Please let me know your best contact number and the most convenient time to reach you. Blaire Andrews Senior Marketing Manager – Partners, Authors Royalty Pilots, an Amazon partner agency Phone: 315-325-9099 Email: bandrews@royaltypilots.com Website: https://royaltypilots.com/
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 1d
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
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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 1d
Just an amazing article about one guy's AI slop empire. I can't help wondering if, like AI itself, this kind of AI-driven snake oil entrepreneurship is a bubble that will burn itself out eventually, but in the meantime it's destroying human content creators' livelihoods.
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might as well drop this here too. not totally related but he does go into the process and motivations. futurism.com/slop-farmer-...
Slop Farmer Boasts About How He Uses AI to Flood Social Media With Garbage to Trick Older Women
Pinterest is facing an influx of AI slop designed to attract users to synthetic websites. Here's a glimpse into their tactics — and psyches.
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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 1d
Authors whose works are in the LibGen pirate database downloaded by Anthropic for AI training & now subject of a massive class action settlement: @sfwa.bsky.social has an online survey to gather data on the impact (you don't need to be a SFWA member to participate) docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Author Experience Survey: Did Anthropic Downloads Include Your Work?
SFWA is gathering information to share with the larger genre and literary community about our specific experiences with the LibGen dataset download. Do you have a story you'd like to share? Was one o...
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 1d
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
An image on a cloudy sky background with text that says "You know who's out of this this world? Writing Date Hosts. Working with SFWA's Flight Crew to create a friendly and engaging writing space every Sunday. Can we count on you for our next flight out? Sign up to host today. sfwa.org/volunteer
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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 1d
Scam alert: there's an IngramSpark impersonator at ingramsparkbookpublishers dot com. Part of a wave of publishing/ghostwriting scams from Pakistan that hijack authors looking to self-publish--they often "borrow" well-known publisher names but this one also "borrows" the real IngramSpark's logo
Screenshot of IngramSpark impersonator's contact form, with chat window where scammer sales rep "Travis Clark" claims that "We are Ingram Spark's hands-on services department. You will be able to find our information here: https://www.ingramsparkbookpublishers.com/
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Rosemary Jones @rosemaryjones.bsky.social · 1d
SFWA’s November online conference Quasar focuses on community building, collaboration, and wellness. Looking forward to being on the collaboration panel and learning from other #writers. More at SFWA.org and follow @sfwa.bsky.social.
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This week on Planetside… Speculative stories breathe differently in live space. These plays show us how.

Read “A Very Brief Look at the Recent History of SFF Plays” by Monica Cross at www.sfwa.org/2025/10/07/a...
An image of Earth from space with the title “This week on…” followed by the Planetside magazine logo. Featured article: “A Very Brief Look at the Recent History of SFF Plays” by Monica Cross Teaser: These plays show how speculative stories can achieve their fullest impact through live theatrical performance. Series name: SFF on Screen and Stage
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Jendia Gammon @jendiagammon.bsky.social · 3d
A couple of years ago, I shared my knowledge of ecology and how to use its concepts to improve your fiction universes, whether in fantasy, sci-fi, or horror. I'm sharing the article again. Thank you, @sfwa.bsky.social! "The Ecology of Worldbuilding"
#ecology #writing #sff #horror #fantasy #books
The Ecology of Worldbuilding - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Whether a story takes place on another planet, in a mystical land, or in a hellscape of horror, adding touches of realism enhances the world for its inhabitants. Using ecology is one way to achieve th...
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 2d
This week on Planetside… Speculative stories breathe differently in live space. These plays show us how.

Read “A Very Brief Look at the Recent History of SFF Plays” by Monica Cross at www.sfwa.org/2025/10/07/a...
An image of Earth from space with the title “This week on…” followed by the Planetside magazine logo. Featured article: “A Very Brief Look at the Recent History of SFF Plays” by Monica Cross Teaser: These plays show how speculative stories can achieve their fullest impact through live theatrical performance. Series name: SFF on Screen and Stage
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Rosemary Jones @rosemaryjones.bsky.social · 3d
I am a member of SFWA. I have been since I was writing for Forgotten Realms/Wizards of the Coast. Really pleased with how the organization continues to expand and provide information to all writers (members or not). Take advantage of the material on the website.
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 3d
The October edition of the SFWA monthly Market Report is here!

Get the latest updates on markets and opportunities at www.sfwa.org/2025/10/06/s...
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 3d
The October edition of the SFWA monthly Market Report is here!

Get the latest updates on markets and opportunities at www.sfwa.org/2025/10/06/s...
An image with the SFWA logo of text that says: The SFWA Monthly Market Report October 2025 Edition. Get updates on: NEW markets; markets currently OPEN for submissions; markets recently CLOSED; UPCOMING market changes; and other publishing opportunities. Only at sfwa.org/planetside.
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 3d
The October edition of the SFWA monthly Market Report is here!

Get the latest updates on markets and opportunities at www.sfwa.org/2025/10/06/s...
An image with the SFWA logo of text that says: The SFWA Monthly Market Report October 2025 Edition. Get updates on: NEW markets; markets currently OPEN for submissions; markets recently CLOSED; UPCOMING market changes; and other publishing opportunities. Only at sfwa.org/planetside.
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 5d
This week on Planetside…

What does a Hugo Award for poetry mean for SFF? This in-depth interview with its first winner explores the possibilities.

Read “The First Hugo for Poetry: An Interview with Marie Brennan” by Holly Lyn Walrath here.
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The First Hugo for Poetry: An Interview with Marie Brennan - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Holly Lyn Walrath. Speculative poetry has just made history with its first Hugo Award. In this interview, winner Marie Brennan explains why this recognition could help readers appreciate poetry as ...
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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 6d
More on #Anthropic: @sfwa.bsky.social has created a special section of the SFWA website devoted to the settlement, with a FAQ, links to resources, & a survey for authors impacted by Anthropic's illegal downloads. Will be regularly updated www.sfwa.org/anthropic-faq/
Anthropic FAQ - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Frequently Asked Questions about the Anthropic/AI Settlement Please note that all answers are based on the settlement documents as of […]
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 6d
SFWA is also gathering data on impact, now that the List of Works for the Anthropic/AI settlement has been announced.

Have you or any of your writer-friends been affected?

Would you be comfortable sharing your experience, so that we can push for greater writer defense?

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Author Experience Survey: Did Anthropic Downloads Include Your Work?
SFWA is gathering information to share with the larger genre and literary community about our specific experiences with the LibGen dataset download. Do you have a story you'd like to share? Was one o...
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 6d
SFF Writers are #InThisTogether amid the Anthropic/AI settlement, which is why SFWA has launched an FAQ section dedicated to updating creators on need-to-knows throughout this process--and beyond. Spread the word, because writer education and defense goes well beyond one case. sfwa.org/anthropic-faq
FAQ for the Anthropic/AI Settlement. Stay informed. Inform Others. SFF Writers are #InThisTogether. sfwa.org/anthropic-faq
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 7d
This week on Planetside… An exclusive interview with the very first Hugo winner for speculative poetry.

Read “The First Hugo for Poetry: An Interview with Marie Brennan” by Holly Lyn Walrath:
www.sfwa.org/2025/09/30/t...

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An image of Earth from space with the title “This week on…” followed by the Planetside magazine logo. Featured article: “The First Hugo for Poetry: An Interview with Marie Brennan” by Holly Lyn Walrath Teaser: Read this in-depth conversation on the power, reach, and future of speculative poetry. Series name: Speculative Poetics
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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 7d
The list of works eligible for the Anthropic copyright infringement settlement has been posted on the settlement website. I've updated my blog post on the settlement with inks, general info, and what happens next writerbeware.blog/2025/09/26/b...
Bartz v. Anthropic Settlement: An Update for Authors - Writer Beware
The searchable list of eligible works is available at the settlement website (also see the update below): https://secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup BACKGROUND A year ago, a group of autho...
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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 7d
What an excellent initiative! Many thanks to SFWA Indie for helping make great books available to readers again.
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 7d
Creators helping creators is what it's all about - which is why SFWA Indie developed HARP, a digital-publishing training program to help writers with out-of-print catalogs find a "second life" for their work in digital form. Mentee applications are open until Oct 23! 👇👀

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Your Words Given New Life HARP Application Deadline: October 23
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 7d
Creators helping creators is what it's all about - which is why SFWA Indie developed HARP, a digital-publishing training program to help writers with out-of-print catalogs find a "second life" for their work in digital form. Mentee applications are open until Oct 23! 👇👀

www.sfwa.org/harp-mentee-...
Your Words Given New Life HARP Application Deadline: October 23
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 7d
This week on Planetside… An exclusive interview with the very first Hugo winner for speculative poetry.

Read “The First Hugo for Poetry: An Interview with Marie Brennan” by Holly Lyn Walrath:
www.sfwa.org/2025/09/30/t...

@hollylynwalrath.bsky.social @swantower.bsky.social
An image of Earth from space with the title “This week on…” followed by the Planetside magazine logo. Featured article: “The First Hugo for Poetry: An Interview with Marie Brennan” by Holly Lyn Walrath Teaser: Read this in-depth conversation on the power, reach, and future of speculative poetry. Series name: Speculative Poetics
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 9d
Quasar panel invites and confirmations are flying this morning at SFWA! We're thrilled - and very thankful to everyone who submitted forms, gave feedback for office hour selection, & offered recs for Radio QUASAR.

Have you signed up yet for our Nov 15-16 events?!
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Join a range of wonderfully talented writers for our Fall Online Nebula Event. Quasar will feature two days of programming FREE to folks who were at the Nebulas this year, and only $50 for new guests. Welcome back, or welcome aboard! Professional development at SFWA awaits!
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