The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) builds upon the energy of its annual Nebula Awards Conference with Quasar: A Fall Online Nebula Event. 

Join SFWA Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15 to 16 for a weekend of panels, workshops, seminars, office hours, and special presentations dedicated to professional and professionalizing writers in speculative fiction.

Experience a dynamic chat between two of SFWA’s Grand Masters, Lois McMaster Bujold and Nicola Griffith before a surprise announcement about next year’s Nebula events.

“It’s going to be an incredible event, with a big announcement that you won’t want to miss,” says SFWA President Kate Ristau. “Bujold and Griffith will set the stage for our launch into 2026 with an in-depth conversation on speculative fiction, followed by an announcement that will shift our course for the years ahead. Make sure you join us for Quasar...!”

This year’s theme focuses on the whole writer and celebrates of creative excellence alongside the important work of building community, wellness, and collaborative practice across mediums, genres, and industry professionals.

From opening poets to closing booksellers; from indie creators across publishing mediums to horror across the ages; from debunking scientific myths to hosting a session on Tarot need-to-knows for SFF worldbuilding: Quasar brings together creators across the spectrum for energizing conversations that will serve our writing practice in the world ahead.

This has been a challenging year in publishing, with contract issues arising around themes of AI piracy, merch clauses, moral rights waivers, copyright, and rights reversion. To empower creators in the face of red flags, Victoria Strauss of SFWA’s Writer Beware® joins literary agents Alice Speilburg and Natascha Morris in conversation during a hands-on seminar.

Events launch at 1 pm Pacific Time on Saturday, Nov. 15 and run until late afternoon Sunday. Registrants receive access to all recorded Quasar panels and presentations in this fully virtual conference until June 2, 2026, SFWA's 61st Anniversary Nebula Awards Conference, Chicago, IL, USA.

Register today and join the conversation at https://membership.sfwa.org/event-6301796. Details on pricing and discounts for members of various professional groups on the events page.  Review conference program at events.sfwa.org. For more information, contact SFWA’s event team at office@sfwa.org.

Final boarding takes place on Friday, Nov. 14