Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association
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The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association is a professional organization of speculative fiction authors best known for promoting the interests of writers in the genre and administering major awards such as the Nebula Awards.
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How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T395421 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association Context triple: [Nebula Award, presentedBy, Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association]
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A.
World Science Fiction Society
The World Science Fiction Society is an international fan organization best known for overseeing the annual Worldcon convention and administering the prestigious Hugo Awards for science fiction and fantasy.
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B.
Worldcon
Worldcon is the annual World Science Fiction Convention, a major international gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans, creators, and professionals.
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C.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame induction
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame induction is an honor recognizing individuals who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the genres of science fiction and fantasy.
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D.
Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer
The Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer is a prestigious annual science fiction and fantasy honor recognizing outstanding non-professional writing such as fanzines, blogs, and other fan publications.
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E.
World Fantasy Award
The World Fantasy Award is a prestigious annual literary prize honoring outstanding works and contributions in the fantasy genre.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association Target entity description: The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association is a professional organization of speculative fiction authors best known for promoting the interests of writers in the genre and administering major awards such as the Nebula Awards.
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A.
World Science Fiction Society
The World Science Fiction Society is an international fan organization best known for overseeing the annual Worldcon convention and administering the prestigious Hugo Awards for science fiction and fantasy.
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B.
Worldcon
Worldcon is the annual World Science Fiction Convention, a major international gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans, creators, and professionals.
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C.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame induction
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame induction is an honor recognizing individuals who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the genres of science fiction and fantasy.
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D.
Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer
The Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer is a prestigious annual science fiction and fantasy honor recognizing outstanding non-professional writing such as fanzines, blogs, and other fan publications.
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E.
World Fantasy Award
The World Fantasy Award is a prestigious annual literary prize honoring outstanding works and contributions in the fantasy genre.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
literary organization
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nonprofit organization ⓘ professional writers organization ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association
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surface form:
SFWA
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| activity |
advocating for fair contracts and author rights
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maintaining membership qualification standards ⓘ offering model contracts and legal information ⓘ organizing conferences and events for writers ⓘ providing professional resources for authors ⓘ |
| administers |
Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Solstice Award ⓘ
surface form:
Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award
Nebula Award ⓘ
surface form:
Nebula Awards
Ray Bradbury Award for Outstanding Dramatic Presentation ⓘ SFWA Grand Master Award ⓘ
surface form:
SFWA Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award
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| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| field |
fantasy literature
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genre fiction ⓘ science fiction ⓘ speculative fiction ⓘ |
| focus |
professional development of writers
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recognition of excellence in speculative fiction ⓘ |
| formerName |
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association
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surface form:
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
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| hasMembershipRequirement | professional publication credits in speculative fiction ⓘ |
| hasOnlinePresence | official website ⓘ |
| hasOrganizationalStructure |
board of directors
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president ⓘ secretary ⓘ treasurer ⓘ vice president ⓘ |
| hasProgram |
grants and emergency medical funds for writers
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mentorship and education programs for authors ⓘ publications and newsletters for members ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| membershipType |
professional writers
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speculative fiction authors ⓘ |
| notableFor |
Nebula Award
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surface form:
Nebula Awards
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| purpose |
administer literary awards
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advocacy for authors ⓘ promote the interests of science fiction and fantasy writers ⓘ support professional standards in speculative fiction writing ⓘ |
| relatedGenre |
epic fantasy
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horror fiction ⓘ science fantasy ⓘ space opera ⓘ urban fantasy ⓘ |
| scope | international ⓘ |
| sector |
arts and culture
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publishing industry ⓘ |
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Subject: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association Description of subject: The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association is a professional organization of speculative fiction authors best known for promoting the interests of writers in the genre and administering major awards such as the Nebula Awards.
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Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy
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