Publication News

Kate Ellis wrote to say: “I just wanted to let you know that my story “In-Flight Damage” will appear in a future issue of Analog Science Fiction and Fact. I am extremely grateful for the feedback it received on this site.” Congratulations on the pro sale, Kate!

Editor’s Choice Award April 2020, Fantasy

The Editors’ Choices are chosen from the submissions from the previous month that show the most potential or otherwise earn the admiration of our Resident Editors. Submissions in four categories — science fiction chapters, fantasy chapters, horror, and short stories — receive a detailed review, meant to be educational for others as well as the […]

Editor’s Choice Award May 2020, Short Story

The Editors’ Choices are chosen from the submissions from the previous month that show the most potential or otherwise earn the admiration of our Resident Editors. Submissions in four categories — science fiction chapters, fantasy chapters, horror, and short stories — receive a detailed review, meant to be educational for others as well as the […]

Editor’s Choice Award April 2020, Horror

The Editors’ Choices are chosen from the submissions from the previous month that show the most potential or otherwise earn the admiration of our Resident Editors. Submissions in four categories — science fiction chapters, fantasy chapters, horror, and short stories — receive a detailed review, meant to be educational for others as well as the […]

Editor’s Choice Award April 2020, Science Fiction

The Editors’ Choices are chosen from the submissions from the previous month that show the most potential or otherwise earn the admiration of our Resident Editors. Submissions in four categories — science fiction chapters, fantasy chapters, horror, and short stories — receive a detailed review, meant to be educational for others as well as the […]

Publication News

Sameem Siddiqui wrote to say: “Just wanted to let you know that my story “Airbody” sold to Clarkesworld and is in this months issue. I received some great feedback via OWW. Thanks for being an excellent resource!” Fran Wilde also has great news–a new story up at Tor.com. You can read “An Explorer’s Cartography of […]

Publication News

Gregor Hartmann has some great news: “Just wanted to let you know that “Brought Near to Beast,” an editor’s choice last year, sold to Analog (with a revised ending and some character tweaking!). Thanks again to everyone who weighed in on it.” Congratulations, Gregor!  

Member News Of Note

OWW alumni continue to accumulate award nominations and be recognized for their outstanding work. This year’s Hugo finalists include: Best Novelette: Emergency Skin by N. K. Jemisin Best Short Story: “A Catalog Of Storms” by Fran Wilde Best Editor Short Form: Charles Coleman Finlay Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Novel: Fran Wilde Best of […]

A Message From The Online Writing Workshop

Dear Online Writing Workshop members, The COVID-19 fallout is certainly affecting each of you in some way.  We hope you are staying safe, healthy, hopeful for the future, and creatively engaged. As a token of our appreciation for your continued membership, and to support writers of all kinds, we are taking two specific actions: extending […]

Editor’s Choice Award April 2020, Short Stories

The Editors’ Choices are chosen from the submissions from the previous month that show the most potential or otherwise earn the admiration of our Resident Editors. Submissions in four categories — science fiction chapters, fantasy chapters, horror, and short stories — receive a detailed review, meant to be educational for others as well as the […]