As the calendar flips to a new year, the Furry Writers’ Guild is buzzing with excitement and anticipation for what 2025 has in store. In their latest monthly newsletter, the guild reflects on the past year and looks forward to the promising future ahead, filled with creative endeavors and community spirit 🌟.
One of the most eagerly anticipated events is the imminent publication of the guild’s latest anthology, *Tales from the Guild: Blood and Water*, published through Fenris. Although the original plan was to release it at Midwest FurFest, the meticulous publishing process has pushed the date back slightly. The cover art is nearing completion, and fans can expect this exciting collection to hit the shelves soon 📚.
For many writers within the furry community, the start of a new year is a perfect time to set and achieve writing goals. The guild encourages its members to use writing as a form of escape and creative expression, especially during challenging times. Writing can be a powerful beacon, declaring that art and the artist’s soul will always triumph over adversity 🌈.
Awards season is also approaching, and the guild reminds its members to prioritize reading recently published books and updating their guild member profiles and suggested reading lists. This is an excellent opportunity for authors to showcase their work and for readers to discover new favorites 📖.
Several open markets for short stories are available, offering a range of themes and deadlines. These include:
– **Spirit of the Wolf** – Deadline March 31st, 2025
– **The Second Hayven Celestia Anthology** – Deadline July 15, 2025
– **Indecent Exposure** – Deadline When Full
– **This Is Halloween** – Deadline When Full
– **Children Of The Night** – Deadline When Full
– **Furry/Lovecraftian/Erotic/University Themed Anthology** – Deadline When Full
The guild also invites members to check out the latest book releases from fellow writers and to share news about upcoming publications. This collective support is a cornerstone of the furry writing community, fostering a culture of mutual encouragement and celebration 🐾.
As the Furry Writers’ Guild embarks on another year of creativity and collaboration, they welcome all members to join in the various activities and events planned. Whether through writing challenges, word sprints, or simply sharing their work, the guild is a vibrant and supportive space for all who love anthropomorphic fiction.
For more details and to stay updated on the latest from the Furry Writers’ Guild, you can visit their website and read the full January newsletter [here](https://furrywritersguild.com/2025/01/01/welcome-2025-january-monthly-newsletter/).
Feel free to share your thoughts and writing goals for 2025 in the comments below, and don’t forget to spread the word about the exciting projects and opportunities within the furry writing community 🐾✍️
