Contribute to the Greatest Human Dreams

Those of us who read (and write) science fiction and fantasy understand that they are among the most influential, relevant, and important of literatures.

In the words of physicist and writer Vandana Singh, "Because Imaginative Literature invents not only alternative technologies but also alternative cultures, societies and ways of perceiving the world, it is the one literature we have that is truly revolutionary. It stimulates us to think beyond our social and cultural conditioning by confronting us with the question: 'what if things were different from the way they are?' It gives us, in other words, freedom of thought."

The answers we find for that all-important question, "What if things were different?" continuously affect our dreams of the future, and thereby, the future itself. For that reason, it's important to strive for the very best science fiction and fantasy. The better and more fully imagined it is, the brighter our future as a species will be.

The Clarion Workshop offers training in the specialized writing skills needed to create the best science fiction and fantasy. Established in 1968, it is the oldest program of its kind, and one of the most well-respected. The Clarion Foundation and UCSD have recently embarked on a joint fundraising campaign that will make the Clarion Workshop financially self-supporting and will ensure -- through scholarships -- that every Clarion student who is accepted can attend.

Our goal is to create a $500,000 endowment.
So far, the kitty stands at $60,000.

We have a long way to go! Join us in making the dreams of young writers come true by contributing to this extraordinary effort.

Five Ways to Donate to the $500,000
Clarion Endowment Campaign!

• Make a Cash Donation
  An annual contribution of $50 or more gives donors access to the Foundation's exclusive Clarion Circle. Clarion Circle membership is our way of thanking supporters. It includes online chats with authors, contract advice, story and novel critiques, a members-only message board, a mentor program, and more. For cash donations too substantial for online transactions, please email the Clarion Foundation's Treasurer.


• Participate in the Clarion Auctions
  The Clarion Foundation holds annual live auctions as well as eBay auctions. You can participate by donating items to be auctioned and by bidding generously. Check our Auction page regularly to find out what, when, and where.


• Donate eBay Profits via MissionFish
  If you are an eBay seller, you can choose to donate some or all of your profits to the Clarion Foundation through Missionfish.org. If you are an eBay buyer, you can find auction items whose sellers are donating portions of their profits to Clarion by clicking here.


• Donate by Buying Books
  Begin your online book purchases on the Clarion Foundation's web site by clicking on any Mysterious Galaxy logo. We earn a small commission on every Mysterious Galaxy book purchase that originates on our site. You'll be supporting one of the great independent booksellers of science fiction and fantasy at the same time.


• Donate Your Time
  While we appreciate donations of cash, we can not live by cash alone. If you have more time than money, we're looking for you. The Clarion Foundation has no employees. We are run entirely by generous volunteers who want to do their part to help the Clarion Workshop. Volunteer now!


• Donate in Kind
  We also happily accept donations of goods or services in kind. To discuss donations of this type, please contact the Clarion Foundation's President, Kate Wilhelm, by email at president@theclarionfoundation.htm.

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Updated June 19, 2007