About Speculative Fiction Writers Association
We are an online group of speculative fiction authors writing science fiction, fantasy, horror, time travel, climate fiction/solar-punk, slipstream, steampunk, weird west, fairy tales, alternate history, dystopian/utopian, cyberpunk, etc. for MG, YA, and adults.
Critique
We meet Tuesdays at 6pm MT/8pm ET on Zoom to discuss current writing topics and critique each other’s work. We are always open to new members of all ability levels.
Community
We have a private Discord server where we discuss current events, publishing opportunities, author conferences, marketing, and publishing issues.
Join Us
Please sit in and audit a session. Meet members and see how our group works. Contact us to schedule a Tuesday that works for you.
Recent Blog Posts
Writing is a joy, but it can be tough sometimes when life exerts its demands. Between work and bills, family and friends, responsibilities that arise from seemingly nowhere, writing can go from a passion to just another chore. But writing is where we find our greatest truths, be they victories,
You’ve finished your novel and think you’re ready for a beta read. Are you sure? Like all steps along the planning-writing-editing path of novel creation, beta reading has a specific purpose. And the manuscript has to be ready to achieve that purpose. Additionally, the Beta Reader needs to be ready
SpecFicWriters is primarily a critiquing group. It’s a skill like any other and must be learned. Developed. Practiced. We become better writers when we critique our fellow writers’ work and when they critique ours. It’s a great trade. At least, that’s the theory. Let’s look at The Good, The Bad,
The Story In the future, an authoritarian regime named “The Federation” dominates its citizens through repressive technological surveillance and retribution. Their president, a man who maintains his grip on power by downloading his mind into successive bodies, faces a deteriorating body and a threat to his very existence. In Western
Which would you rather read, a good book or a good story? The difference between the two has arisen a few times over the past couple of years as I’ve learned more about writing and publishing novels—and, of course, reading them. But which is more important? Which is better? A
Wait! Did you say a Jump Space… Accountant? What is this? Something like, “Have actuarial table, will travel?” Well, not exactly. If you are into hard science fiction with a twist, check out this delightful series by Andrew Moriarty. Follow the adventures of Jake Stewart as he deftly slings data,