A 23-Button Stenography Keyboard: All Gain, Zero Pain - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by J.D. Henning. Because the QWERTY keyboard has well‑known ergonomic drawbacks, stenography offers a human‑centered alternative. Here's how switching systems helped one writer overcome injury and rediscover sustainable productivity.
Managing Your Story Portfolio - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Laurence Raphael Brothers. A look at essential strategies to safeguard your manuscripts, track submissions, manage contracts, and navigate reprints and translations, with practical guidance that supports a sustainable approach to your writing career.
Unearthing Timbuktu’s Legacy: Using West African Manuscripts in SFF Worldbuilding - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Jason Collins. Explore Timbuktu’s manuscripts and see how their astronomy, law, medicine, and theology can spark original worldbuilding beyond traditional European-centric fantasy.
Walking and Dictating: A New Strategy to Mix Up Your Writing Routine - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Corrine Kumar. Writing while walking can boost creativity, deepen immersion, quiet your inner editor, reduce distractions, and help you reach flow. Here's how to use physical activity in your creative process.
A Brief History of SFWA: The Nebula Awards Report - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Michael Capobianco. Learn how the awards began in the 1960s from simple postcard nominations and a small team tallying and reporting back. The evolution shows the growth of SFWA from 200 members to thousands, complicating the system.
Talk to Write: Advance to a Completed Draft Using Dictation - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
by Melynda Hill-Teter. A quick guide to setting up and using mobile dictation, including installation steps in Microsoft Word and Google Docs, formatting commands, troubleshooting tips, and practical routines for drafting and organizing writing on the go.
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