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The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing – Readings
We have six readings from a range of authors – fantasy, science fiction and horror – to…
The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing – Writing as Activism
Examining social justice isn’t new for many writers, but what impact does this have? How can SFFH…
The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing – Mirror Worlds
Fiction has always held up a mirror to reality, but how do you build a secondary world…
The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing – Solarpunk & the Counter-Narrative
Solarpunk is the space where the speculative meets real-world activism from a hopeful perspective, and its utopian…
BFS Writing Retreat 2026
We are now ready to open expressions of interest for the 2026 BFS Writing Retreat! This year…
BFS Online: Something Monstrous, Monster Building
Monsters come in all shapes, sizes and forms, but how do you build the perfect one? What…
BFS Online: Something Monstrous, Author Interview
BFS Chair Shona Kinsella interviews New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St Clair.
BFS Online: Something Monstrous, Readings
We have seven readings from a range of authors – fantasy, science fiction and horror – to…
BFS Online: Something Monstrous, Book Party
The BFS celebrates the launch of The Daughters of Nicnevin, Saturday 4th October 2025, 12:15pm to 1pm…
BFS Online: Something Monstrous, Creating Tension & Fear
Sometimes, you just need to put a book in the freezer, but what is it that creeps…