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😱 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!
November 16, 2025 at 11:57 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...
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 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. ✨
November 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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
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.
November 16, 2025 at 2:27 AM
👀 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!
November 15, 2025 at 10:14 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!
November 15, 2025 at 9:18 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!
November 15, 2025 at 5:21 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
November 14, 2025 at 5:36 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...
November 13, 2025 at 8:20 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...
November 12, 2025 at 5:50 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...
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Our attendee survey for Quasar is up! Quasarites: Don't forget to fill out the form ASAP to help with workshop and office hour assignments.

Also, we have a new event at Quasar: a social suite on Saturday with @evergreenlee.bsky.social. Join your fellow creators, and bring animal familiars to share!
November 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Join panelists @genni.bsky.social, @scottedelman.bsky.social, @cjtavares.bsky.social, and @vriccithode.bsky.social for our Quasar conversation on centering wellness as creators, and don't miss @jenniferhudak.bsky.social's generous SFF-themed chair-yoga and meditation sessions, too!
November 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Early registration for Quasar ends at 11:59 PM PST! We're celebrating the whole writer with panels like "Centering Wellness as Creators"... and actual wellness breaks! Let's break writer stereotypes about suffering for art, and empower new ways of thinking about creative practice.

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November 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
This week on Planetside… Learn how to write SFF plays that captivate audiences.

“How to Get Started Writing SFF Theater” by Monica Cross: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/04/h...
November 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Quasar is all about RANGE. From science panels & horror, we're bringing wide-ranging SFF writers together.

That's why we're also excited about Tarot Need-to-Knows.

Register by Nov 8 to join @brightflame.bsky.social & @leftlanesmith.bsky.social!

Do the cards show you coming out? 👀

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November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
👆 At Quasar, join us for Science Fact in Science Fiction, helmed by @kashinggiwa.bsky.social & featuring @juliannesf.bsky.social, @stevendbrewer.com, @bertoliverboehmer.bsky.social, & @gkbyrne.bsky.social.

We're going to chat about a wide range of ways to integrate science well in our storytelling!
November 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Quasar is coming! 🎉 Have you registered? 👀 From Nov 15-16 we're running events to support the whole writer. Check out our paired science panels, including this beauty featuring SFF writers! Nebula attendees just need to sign up! All new guests are only $50. events.sfwa.org Can't wait to see you out!
November 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
SFWA’s Writing Dates Program runs every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM PST, offering dedicated sessions to help authors meet their word counts and other creative goals.

Volunteer to lead a writing date! You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host. Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
November 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This week on Planetside… Ever dreamed of writing a sci-fi or fantasy play?

“How to Get Started Writing SFF Theater” by Monica Cross breaks down what’s possible and how to make it happen: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/04/h...
November 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Quasar is fast approaching! Join us Nov 15-16 for writing workshops, panels, & Grand Masters!

Have you signed up? 👀 Entry is free to June Nebula attendees, but you need to register before Nov 8 for priority placement. $50 for new arrivals.

Can't wait to see you out!
events.sfwa.org/quasar-progr...
November 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
SFWA is thrilled to announce our Winter Worlds of Giving, running Nov 1 to Jan 31.

Join us on the campaign trail! We're fundraising to support our mainly volunteer-run services, and we want to support YOU in your writing goals all along the way.

Learn more below! 👇👀
www.sfwa.org/winter-world...
November 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This week on Planetside…

Miss NaNoWriMo? You’re not alone. Here’s a new way to reignite your writing momentum.

“Finding Your Writing Flow After NaNoWriMo” by @michaelsolisauthor.bsky.social (with the author’s narration): www.sfwa.org/2025/10/30/f...
November 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
😬 You know what's scary? Writers missing out in a class action that already only covers a slice of all the harm done by creative theft.

That's why SFWA Legal Affairs has updates to help eligible creators make their claim against Anthropic. Have you read the latest FAQ? 👀 www.sfwa.org/anthropic-faq/
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM