Did you know that the SLF has a podcast? On Mohanraj and Rosenbaum are Humans, the titular Mary Anne Mohanraj and Benjamin Rosenbaum discuss books, philosophy, politics, and all things speculative. They often feature guest writers to discuss their work. Here’s a little sample.

Miss the Membership Drive Kick-Off Panel? That's alright! We recorded it for you :) Here at the SLF, we've got you covered. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud1g...

Here is a snippet from one of our deep dives with author Kate Elliot! Kate Elliott has been publishing science fiction and fantasy novels and short stories for over 30 years with a particular focus in immersive world building and epic stories of adventure & transformative cultural change.

The SLF strives to make an impact in the lives of speculative fiction writers, especially those who are underrepresented. That’s why it offers a wide variety of grants to different demographics! To start off with, we’re featuring the Diverse Writers Grant AND the Diverse Worlds Grant.

That's one day of the membership drive in the books, and already we're 13% of the way towards our goal! Thank you to all our new members! Remember to join us for our Kick-Off panel today at 3pm CDT.

BLAST OFF! The SLF Membership Drive Begins! What can you do to help? Well, become a member, of course. Our goal is to reach 100 new members after 30 days. But what are the benefits of becoming an SLF member? Stay tuned to find out.

The SLF’s membership drive is growing close! To kick off the next month of content, we’ll be hosting a kickoff panel on July 11th from 3-4:30pm CDT. Members of our wonderful staff will be there to talk about the opportunities that the SLF offers. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Here is our shortlist for the SLF's 2026 A.C. Bose Grant! Both of these talented writers were hand-selected by one of our jurors to be a finalist. You can see the announcement on our website here: speculativeliterature.org/2026/05/18/s...

The SLF is pleased to announce that Shahriar Shaams is the winner of the 2026 A.C. Bose Grant! In 2019, the Speculative Literature Foundation and DesiLit co-sponsored the A.C. Bose Grant in memory of Ashim Chandra Bose. Learn more about Shaams here: speculativeliterature.org/2026/05/18/a...

Here is our shortlist for the SLF's 2025 Gulliver's Travel Grant! Each of these talented writers were selected by one of our jurors to be a finalist.

The SLF is pleased to announce that Frances Ogamba is the winner of the 2025 Gulliver's Travel Grant! Since 2004, the Gulliver Travel Grant has sought to assist writers of speculative literature (in fiction, poetry, drama, or creative nonfiction) in their research.

The SLF is excited to announce that we will be extending the deadline of our Writing SFF Workshop until April 22nd! This is your LAST CHANCE to join @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and @benjaminrosenbaum.com for a week of writing, eating, chatting, and making new friends.

An update on our 2026 Writing SFF Workshop with @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and @benjaminrosenbaum.com. If you are interested in attending this year, you still have a chance! Check out our website to learn more. The link is in our bio.

It's decided! The 2026 Illustration of the Year is Santiago Rosas' "Cosmic Allure"! Thank you for your imaginative work. Learn more about Rosas and his inspiration behind this piece at: speculativeliterature.org/2026/03/11/2...

We still have slots open for the SLF's 2026 Writing SFF Workshop. Visit speclit.org to learn more if you're interested!

Here is our shortlist for the SLF's 2025 Working Class Writers Grant! All of these talented writers were hand-selected by one of our jurors to be a finalist. You can see the announcement on our website here: speculativeliterature.org/2026/03/04/s...

The SLF is pleased to announce that Nancy Omondi is the winner of the 2025 Working Class Writers Grant! Since 2013, the Working Class Writers Grant has been awarded annually to speculative fiction writers. Learn more about Omondi here: speculativeliterature.org/2026/03/04/a...

The SLF is excited to announce the return of our Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop and Retreat! Join @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and @benjaminrosenbaum.com for a 5-day workshop or retreat to improve your writing and meet other members of the community. You can learn more at speclit.org!

Join us at Capricon this year for our Deep Dish! We’ll also have an open mic portion so bring your own work to share

The SLF's Illustration of the Year Contest is now open! Enter for a chance to win $750 and to be featured on our website and social media. Learn more at: speculativeliterature.org/ioty/

Here is our shortlist for the SLF's 2025 Diversity Grants! Each of these talented writers were selected by one of our jurors to be a finalist. Want to support the SLF? Donate: speculativeliterature.org/donate/ Become a Member: speculativeliterature.org/membership/

The Speculative Literature Foundation is pleased to announce that Craig Noles is the winner of the 2025 Diverse Worlds Grant for his piece "Murderous (Multi)Verses." Learn more about him here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/12/15/a...

The Speculative Literature Foundation is pleased to announce that Ryan Lerrik is the winner of the 2025 Diverse Writers Grant for their piece "The Definition of Yearning." Learn more about them here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/12/15/a...

As you all may know, Volumes Bookcafe is closing soon. We are really sad to hear this news but wanted to do something special to honor our wonderful relationship! Join us for one last send off at Volumes on 01/03/26 at 6:30PM. Keep your eyes peeled for our announcement of readers later this month!

The SLF is happy to announce that we are a recipient of the FY26 IAC Grant! We're excited to see what next year has in store for us! The Speculative Literature Foundation acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.

Here is our shortlist for the SLF's 2025 Older Writers Grant! All of these talented writers were hand-selected by one of our jurors to be a finalist. You can see the announcement on our website here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/11/03/s...

The SLF is pleased to announce that maria Olujic is the winner of the 2025 Older Writers Grant! Since 2004, the Older Writers Grant has been awarded annually to writers who are at least fifty years of age to assist such writers who are just beginning their careers as speculative fiction writers.

Come and join us on October 23 at After-Words Bookstore for our Deep Dish Reading Series! We're excited to feature Devi Bhaduri, Tina Jens, and our wonderful rapid-fire readers' work.

Come and join the SLF at Berwyn Shops this Saturday, October 4th, for a Science Fiction and Fantasy Day!