Visit their web site at: http://www.sfwa.org
It is hard to apply any one definition to everything that is
called science fiction or fantasy. From Huxley to Heinlein, from
Asimov to McCaffrey to Twain to Zelazny, fine writers have
demonstrated that science fiction and fantasy are "genres" that
are not constrained by conventions and formulas. They are as
open as the speculating human mind.
Science Fiction Writers of America was founded in 1965 by
Damon Knight, who also served as its first president. In 1992,
the membership voted to officially change the name to the
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.
(SFWA).
SFWA® has brought together the most successful and daring
writers of speculative fiction throughout the world, and has
grown in numbers and influence until it is now widely recognized
as one of the most effective non-profit writers' organizations in
existence. Over 1200 sf and fantasy writers, artists, editors,
and allied professionals are members. Each year we present the
prestigious Nebula Awards® for
the sf or fantasy best short story,
novelette, novella, and novel of the year.
SFWA® is the only writers' group ever to demand and conduct a
blanket audit of a major publishing house. Several publishers
have withdrawn offensive language from their standard contracts,
or offered redress to individual members, after quiet persuasion
from SFWA's famous Grievance Committee. In 1993, the Random
Audit Committee began conducting, at SFWA's expense, surprise
audits of novels chosen at random from a pool of titles
authorized by SFWA members.
Most of the genres' authors belong to SFWA, and we're always on
the lookout for new members. Membership applications are available on-line.
To join, you need only return a completed application, along with
your dues check and proof of publication(s), and your materials
will be processed immediately. Please read the
Membership Requirements before you apply.
From the SFWA Outreach Brochure © 1997 by Science Fiction
and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. Prepared by David Brin, Peter Dennis
Pautz, Joe Haldeman, and Michael Capobianco.
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