Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association is a global nonprofit community focused on providing on-going support, defense, advocacy, education, and resources for writers and the industry.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. was founded in 1965 by the American science fiction author Damon Knight and was originally named Science Fiction Writers of America.

In 1991, the name of the organization was changed to Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, although the acronym SFWA® was not changed.

In 2013, the members of the organization voted to reincorporate in California, effectively beginning a new 501(c)3 public charity. Activities and Working Policies of the Massachusetts corporation were officially merged into the new California corporation as of July 1st, 2014. SFWA filed to do business as (DBA) the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association in 2022 to better represent our member population and recognize the important contributions of speculative storytellers worldwide.

Today, SFWA is home to over 2,500 authors, artists, and allied professionals, and is widely recognized as one of the most effective non-profit writers’ organizations in existence.