William Ledbetter
@williamledbetter.bsky.social
SF writer, Nebula Winner, Husband, Dad, drinker of coffees and beers, eater of nachos, employee of cats, walker of dogs. SFWA and Codex. he/him
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From monsters to ghosts to fairy tales, darkness can be a powerful metaphor to explore trauma, gender, sexuality, and grief. In this workshop, we’ll dive into the shadows and write dark, personal poems using speculative tropes. www.poetrybarn.org/p...
October 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
From monsters to ghosts to fairy tales, darkness can be a powerful metaphor to explore trauma, gender, sexuality, and grief. In this workshop, we’ll dive into the shadows and write dark, personal poems using speculative tropes. www.poetrybarn.org/p...
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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
October 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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
I think 90% of writing is trying compress dense, complex ideas into easily read and digestible prose. Uggg.
September 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I think 90% of writing is trying compress dense, complex ideas into easily read and digestible prose. Uggg.
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The new hotness is review spammers using "AI" to synopsize one's new novel to make it look they read your book and can offer you a useful service
September 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The new hotness is review spammers using "AI" to synopsize one's new novel to make it look they read your book and can offer you a useful service
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My Genre Grapevine analysis of the Anthropic AI settlement with authors. Overall, most authors got screwed with the settlement payments barely covering 7% of the books Anthropic pirated to train their generative AI system. 1/
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Genre Grapevine on the Anthropic AI Settlement | Jason Sanford
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September 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
My Genre Grapevine analysis of the Anthropic AI settlement with authors. Overall, most authors got screwed with the settlement payments barely covering 7% of the books Anthropic pirated to train their generative AI system. 1/
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Pre-order alert! Essays on genre, pacing, craft of writing, plot structures, history of SFF publishing, and why spec fic is like a juggling routine with a grapefruit!
Trace Elements, a collection of essays about the Project of Science Fiction, by me and @adapalmer.bsky.social coming out March 24th 2026, available now for pre-order from all good bookstores www.amazon.com/Trace-Elemen...
Trace Elements: Conversations on the Project of Science Fiction and Fantasy
Trace Elements: Conversations on the Project of Science Fiction and Fantasy
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September 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Pre-order alert! Essays on genre, pacing, craft of writing, plot structures, history of SFF publishing, and why spec fic is like a juggling routine with a grapefruit!
I'll be at @armadillocon.bsky.social in Austin, Sept. 12-14, as a panelist and an instructor at the writers workshop. If you love science fiction, fantasy and horror books then you should be there too! Hope to see you there.
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September 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I'll be at @armadillocon.bsky.social in Austin, Sept. 12-14, as a panelist and an instructor at the writers workshop. If you love science fiction, fantasy and horror books then you should be there too! Hope to see you there.
panels.armadillocon.org/ko/#part/27
panels.armadillocon.org/ko/#part/27
My novelette "Broken Wings" has been reprinted in issue 128 of Neil Clarke's Forever e-magazine. This is the second story of mine to appear in Forever and the third time this one has been reprinted. It was originally published in Fantasy & Science Fiction (July 2018.)
Forever Magazine Issue 128
Forever is a monthly science fiction magazine that features previously published stories you might have missed. Edited by the Hugo and World Fantasy Award winning editor of Clarkesworld Magazine, Neil...
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September 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
My novelette "Broken Wings" has been reprinted in issue 128 of Neil Clarke's Forever e-magazine. This is the second story of mine to appear in Forever and the third time this one has been reprinted. It was originally published in Fantasy & Science Fiction (July 2018.)
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We have just four days to make the stretch goals happen, Space Unicorns! Three original covers! Staff raises! Keeping the flash fiction and novella! WE CAN DO IT!!!
Celebrate, Space Unicorns! The Uncanny Magazine Year 12: Fly Forever, Space Unicorns! Kickstarter funded! THERE WILL BE A 12TH YEAR OF UNCANNY MAGAZINE! Next up are the STRETCH GOALS! Original covers! Staff raises! Keeping flash fiction and a novella! buff.ly/d6biJJf
August 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
We have just four days to make the stretch goals happen, Space Unicorns! Three original covers! Staff raises! Keeping the flash fiction and novella! WE CAN DO IT!!!
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Launching in October, a Kickstarter for Otherside, a queer-led SFF magazine!
Launching in October, a Kickstarter for Otherside, a queer-led SFF magazine!
Coming soon: OTHERSIDE 2026: A New Magazine of Queer SFF!
A new queer-led literary magazine devoted to speculative fiction, poetry, and art by 2SLGBTQIA+ authors and artists.
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July 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Launching in October, a Kickstarter for Otherside, a queer-led SFF magazine!
Launching in October, a Kickstarter for Otherside, a queer-led SFF magazine!
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ICYMI, SPREAD THE WORD, SPACE UNICORNS! The Uncanny Magazine Year 12: Fly Forever, Space Unicorns! Kickstarter is 81% funded with 11 days to go! We need $9K to have another fabulous year of Uncanny! buff.ly/vgi5FXw
July 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
ICYMI, SPREAD THE WORD, SPACE UNICORNS! The Uncanny Magazine Year 12: Fly Forever, Space Unicorns! Kickstarter is 81% funded with 11 days to go! We need $9K to have another fabulous year of Uncanny! buff.ly/vgi5FXw
My series finale novel "Level Seven" is on the IngramSpark SciFi Standouts list this week! You can buy it from this link using Bookshop.org, which supports local bookstores and avoids Amazon.
Sci Fi Standouts
Fresh science fiction finds from space operas to alien invasions to dystopian and post-apocalyptic worlds!
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July 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
My series finale novel "Level Seven" is on the IngramSpark SciFi Standouts list this week! You can buy it from this link using Bookshop.org, which supports local bookstores and avoids Amazon.
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At Interstellar Flight Mag, Kevin Jin explores the manga DRAMA QUEEN and its recent controversy magazine.interstellarflightpress.com/drama-queen-...
Interstellar Flight Magazine
Interstellar Flight Magazine publishes essays on science fiction and fantasy, pop culture, and geek fandom. This publication is a project of Interstellar Flight Press, a speculative publishing house.
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June 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
At Interstellar Flight Mag, Kevin Jin explores the manga DRAMA QUEEN and its recent controversy magazine.interstellarflightpress.com/drama-queen-...
Had a blast at the Nebula Con. Hung out with old friends. Met some great new ones. Refilled my writing tank. Send sleep.
#Nebulas2025
#Nebulas2025
June 8, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Had a blast at the Nebula Con. Hung out with old friends. Met some great new ones. Refilled my writing tank. Send sleep.
#Nebulas2025
#Nebulas2025
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And don't forget: Today's the BIG DAY! 🎉🎉 Our 60th Anniversary Nebula Awards Ceremony starts at 8 PM CT. Join Toastmaster Erin Roberts to celebrate another thrilling year in SFF. Set your YouTube reminders now! #Nebulas2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=33h7... @nirele.bsky.social
The 60th Annual Nebula Awards Ceremony
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June 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
And don't forget: Today's the BIG DAY! 🎉🎉 Our 60th Anniversary Nebula Awards Ceremony starts at 8 PM CT. Join Toastmaster Erin Roberts to celebrate another thrilling year in SFF. Set your YouTube reminders now! #Nebulas2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=33h7... @nirele.bsky.social
I'm at the Nebula Convention this weekend! Hope to see some of you here!
#nebulas2025
#nebulas2025
June 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I'm at the Nebula Convention this weekend! Hope to see some of you here!
#nebulas2025
#nebulas2025
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The novelette window is now OPEN!
Send us your fiction between 10,000 and 18,000 words. The cap will be 300 stories.
Happy submitting!
NOTE: In order to allow more writers to submit to us and widen our pool of submissions, writers may only send one story across all three 2025 submission windows.
Send us your fiction between 10,000 and 18,000 words. The cap will be 300 stories.
Happy submitting!
NOTE: In order to allow more writers to submit to us and widen our pool of submissions, writers may only send one story across all three 2025 submission windows.
Novelette Submission Guidelines
On June 4th, we will be opening for speculative fiction novelette submissions between the word count of 10,000 and 18,000 words. We will cap submissions at 300.
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June 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The novelette window is now OPEN!
Send us your fiction between 10,000 and 18,000 words. The cap will be 300 stories.
Happy submitting!
NOTE: In order to allow more writers to submit to us and widen our pool of submissions, writers may only send one story across all three 2025 submission windows.
Send us your fiction between 10,000 and 18,000 words. The cap will be 300 stories.
Happy submitting!
NOTE: In order to allow more writers to submit to us and widen our pool of submissions, writers may only send one story across all three 2025 submission windows.
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Andrew has posted the full opening credits/theme song to The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon!
May 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Andrew has posted the full opening credits/theme song to The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon!
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THIS IS OUR LAST PUSH!
We have 1 day to reach our fundraising goal & we have a ways to go!!
Be the reason that the Locus lights stay on! Help us out at igg.me/at/locusmag2025. We are so grateful for your support!
Fundraiser link in bio #sff #scifi #fantasy #booksky
We have 1 day to reach our fundraising goal & we have a ways to go!!
Be the reason that the Locus lights stay on! Help us out at igg.me/at/locusmag2025. We are so grateful for your support!
Fundraiser link in bio #sff #scifi #fantasy #booksky
May 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
THIS IS OUR LAST PUSH!
We have 1 day to reach our fundraising goal & we have a ways to go!!
Be the reason that the Locus lights stay on! Help us out at igg.me/at/locusmag2025. We are so grateful for your support!
Fundraiser link in bio #sff #scifi #fantasy #booksky
We have 1 day to reach our fundraising goal & we have a ways to go!!
Be the reason that the Locus lights stay on! Help us out at igg.me/at/locusmag2025. We are so grateful for your support!
Fundraiser link in bio #sff #scifi #fantasy #booksky
Hey writers and other creative types! Registration for The Launch Pad Astronomy Workshop is now open. I loved attending this workshop. I learned a lot and met so many awesome people.
Dates are July 20-26. The $399 registration fee covers meals and lodging.
Dates are July 20-26. The $399 registration fee covers meals and lodging.
Launch Pad Astronomy Workshop - Improving Science Literacy through Words and Media
Improving Science Literacy through Words and Media
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April 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Hey writers and other creative types! Registration for The Launch Pad Astronomy Workshop is now open. I loved attending this workshop. I learned a lot and met so many awesome people.
Dates are July 20-26. The $399 registration fee covers meals and lodging.
Dates are July 20-26. The $399 registration fee covers meals and lodging.
I'll be sending out my April Newsletter in a few days. If you would like to get updates about my writing, free stories, commentary about my writing process etc., sign up below. I only send out 4-5 per year, so no worries about me blowing up your mailbox.
William Ledbetter Newsletter
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April 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I'll be sending out my April Newsletter in a few days. If you would like to get updates about my writing, free stories, commentary about my writing process etc., sign up below. I only send out 4-5 per year, so no worries about me blowing up your mailbox.
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Last chance for my April National Poetry Month Workshop all about confessional poetry. Break down barriers, write with authenticity, and embrace the catharsis of confession. writingworkshops.com/collections/...
Confessional Poetry 4-Week Workshop at WritingWorkshops.com
Join our 4-week Confessional Poetry Workshop. Study Plath and Sexton, write authentically from personal experience, and receive feedback in a supportive space.
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April 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Last chance for my April National Poetry Month Workshop all about confessional poetry. Break down barriers, write with authenticity, and embrace the catharsis of confession. writingworkshops.com/collections/...
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I'm editing an issue of @thedeadlands.com and subs are now open! Please do send me things.
Plus! I will be one of the Guests of Honour at @flightsoffoundry.bsky.social this year, along with Sheree Renée Thomas and Anna Martino. #Flights2025 will be in September. vajra.me/2025/04/02/d...
Plus! I will be one of the Guests of Honour at @flightsoffoundry.bsky.social this year, along with Sheree Renée Thomas and Anna Martino. #Flights2025 will be in September. vajra.me/2025/04/02/d...
Death and Dream
Subs are open for my issue of Deadlands! Plus I’m GoH at Flights of Foundry 2025.
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April 2, 2025 at 5:30 AM
I'm editing an issue of @thedeadlands.com and subs are now open! Please do send me things.
Plus! I will be one of the Guests of Honour at @flightsoffoundry.bsky.social this year, along with Sheree Renée Thomas and Anna Martino. #Flights2025 will be in September. vajra.me/2025/04/02/d...
Plus! I will be one of the Guests of Honour at @flightsoffoundry.bsky.social this year, along with Sheree Renée Thomas and Anna Martino. #Flights2025 will be in September. vajra.me/2025/04/02/d...
My Nebula Award winning novelette "The Long Fall Up" is now reprinted in issue #123 of Neil Clarke's Forever Magazine. You can get individual electronic issues for $2.99 at the link below.
This is my most reprinted story and has even been translated into Chinese, Romanian, Czech, and Hungarian.
This is my most reprinted story and has even been translated into Chinese, Romanian, Czech, and Hungarian.
Forever Magazine Issue 123
Forever is a monthly science fiction magazine that features previously published stories you might have missed. Edited by the Hugo and World Fantasy Award winning editor of Clarkesworld Magazine, Neil...
weightlessbooks.com
April 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
My Nebula Award winning novelette "The Long Fall Up" is now reprinted in issue #123 of Neil Clarke's Forever Magazine. You can get individual electronic issues for $2.99 at the link below.
This is my most reprinted story and has even been translated into Chinese, Romanian, Czech, and Hungarian.
This is my most reprinted story and has even been translated into Chinese, Romanian, Czech, and Hungarian.
My novelette "Enough" is an Analog's AnaLab finalist! Read my story about a graffiti artist taking on a totalitarian government (and a lot of other great stories and poems) for free at the link below. Thanks to everyone who liked the story and voted for it!
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Analytical Laboratory Finalists - Analog Science Fiction and Fact
We’re very excited to bring you the Analog Analytical Laboratory finalists. Available below are the works that finished in the top five slots for Best Novelette
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March 30, 2025 at 12:43 AM
My novelette "Enough" is an Analog's AnaLab finalist! Read my story about a graffiti artist taking on a totalitarian government (and a lot of other great stories and poems) for free at the link below. Thanks to everyone who liked the story and voted for it!
www.analogsf.com/about-analog...
www.analogsf.com/about-analog...