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Syllble Launches The Regenerative Worldbuilding Collective to Reshape Future Narratives through Science Fiction
Los Angeles, CA, April 17, 2024 – Syllble Studios, in partnership with Inner Astronauts and Dot Connector Studio, is thrilled to announce the launch of The Regenerative Worldbuilding Collective. This new initiative is designed to unite leaders in the regeneration movement with gifted storytellers to forge emotionally resonant and speculative visions of the future. The…
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Mothersound: The Sauútiverse Anthology Audiobook is Out
The recent release of the “Mothersound: The Sauutiverse Anthology” audiobook has been met with great enthusiasm. Edited by the acclaimed Wole Talabi, this collection of stories takes listeners on an immersive journey through the imaginative realms of the Sauutiverse. The audiobook comes to life with the captivating narration of Délé Ogundiran, Kofi Boakye, Tony Tambi,…
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Syllble To Launch New Collaborative Worldbuilding Project on The Alternate History Genre
Los Angeles, CA – February 19, 2024 – Syllble Studios is excited to unveil an innovative collaborative worldbuilding endeavor, embarking on a journey to reimagine the 20th century through the lens of the alternate history genre. This groundbreaking initiative brings together a diverse team of writers and artists to speculate scenarios on conventional historical narratives…
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The Sauúti Collective Triumphs with “Mothersound” Anthology on BSFA Awards Longlist
In a groundbreaking achievement for African speculative fiction, the Sauúti Collective, comprising brilliant science fiction and fantasy African and diasporic writers and artists, has garnered well-deserved recognition with their anthology, “Mothersound” published by Android press. This exceptional work has not only captivated readers but has also secured multiple nominations on the prestigious British Science Fiction…
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Syllble Founder Launches Utopia The Hot Dog World
Los Angeles, California – December 11, 2023 – Fabrice Guerrier, Founder of Syllble, has embarked on a bold and imaginative journey – creating “Utopia The Hot Dog World,” a fictional world that will be powered exclusively by Artificial Intelligence (AI) for art, storyboarding and visualization. Stepping away from the traditional, Guerrier aims to explore the elusive…
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One Humanity Writing Collective Wins ‘World of the Year’ Award At SYLLBLECON 2023
Los Angeles, California – December 10, 2023 – One Humanity Writing Collective, a transnational group of female and nonbinary writers, has been awarded the prestigious ‘World of the Year Award’ at the second annual SYLLBLECON 2023. This year, renowned judges from Hollywood and the entertainment industry voted on a range of criteria, including visionary potential,…
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SYLLBLECON 2023 Launches An Arts Movement Rooted in Collaborative Science Fiction and Fantasy Worldbuilding As A Social Practice
LOS ANGELES, CA, DECEMBER 7TH 2023 — At Syllble, we stand on the precipice of a new era, one that demands a paradigm shift in our modes of thought and action. We envision a world where creative writers, artists from diverse mediums, and interdisciplinary minds converge, their energies ignited by the transformative power of collaborative…
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Cheryl Ntumy, Sauúti Collective Member, to Release Novella “Songs for the Shadows” in the Sauútiverse through Atthis Arts
Cheryl Ntumy, esteemed member of the Sauúti Collective, is set to captivate readers with her upcoming novella titled “Songs for the Shadows.” This remarkable work will be published by Atthis Arts, an independent publishing house headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. “The novella is about the struggle to cope with grief, the ways we try to push…
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Founder Fabrice Guerrier Unveils His Second Poetry Collection, “No More Vagabonds, No More Obscure Wars”
Los Angeles, CA, November 27, 2023 — Renowned founder and poet, Fabrice Guerrier, takes readers on a profound literary journey with the release of his second poetry collection, “No More Vagabonds, No More Obscure Wars.” Published in Syllble Books, this captivating text transcends traditional boundaries, offering a poetic odyssey that explores the inner realms of…
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MOTHERSOUND: The Sauútiverse Anthology Takes Readers on a Cosmic Journey – OUT NOW!
LOS ANGELES, NOVEMBER 22, 2023 – Today marks the highly anticipated release of MOTHERSOUND: The Sauútiverse Anthology, an extraordinary venture into the 1st ever African collaborative science-fantasy shared world brought to you by The Sauúti Collective. This groundbreaking anthology is now available for readers around the world, thanks to the incredible support of backers who…
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SYLLBLECON 2023 Unveils Official Selection For World Presentations
Syllble Studios to Showcase Diverse and Innovative Series Pitches by Underrepresented Creators LOS ANGELES, NOVEMBER 17, 2023 – Syllble Studios proudly announces the official selections for the World Presentations at SYLLBLECON 2023, a science fiction and fantasy convention dedicated to celebrating fictional worlds. The convention, hosted by Syllble Studios, brings together writers, worldbuilders, fans, artists,…
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Syllble Studios Unveils Second Annual Virtual Convention: Literary Manager Zack Zucker to Judge at SYLLBLECON 2023
LOS ANGELES, OCTOBER 13TH – Syllble Studios is proud to unveil the upcoming SYLLBLECON 2023, the second annual virtual convention that promises to take attendees on an unforgettable journey through captivating fictional universes in the realms of science fiction and fantasy. This groundbreaking event, themed “Celebrating A New Era of Imagination,” is set to transport…
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Syllble Transforms Its Author Series and Conversations with Creatives into “The Sun & The World” Podcast Series
LOS ANGELES, CA, SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 – Syllble Studios is thrilled to announce the rebranding of its renowned author series and creative conversations into the captivating “The Sun & The World” Podcast Series. This exciting transformation aims to create a more streamlined and engaging platform, uniting exceptional leaders from the creative industries, novelists, and writers…
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The Nova Aera Artist Collective From Arizona State University Publishes Their Debut Collaborative Science Fiction Novel
Phoenix, AZ – August 24, 2023 — A group of innovative minds has converged at Arizona State University, giving rise to The Nova Aera Collective. Comprising both a distinguished faculty member and a dynamic lineup of seven undergraduate and graduate students hailing from diverse academic backgrounds, this collective embarks on a visionary journey to sculpt…
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The Nova Aera Collective From Arizona State University Will Publish Their First Collaborative Novel
Phoenix, AZ – August 1, 2023 — Eight individual writers: one faculty, and seven undergraduate and graduate students from different academic disciplines at Arizona State University, formed The Nova Aera Collective. They envisioned together Nova Aera, a futuristic world that shapes possible futures and explores society’s complexities. The collective members are: Chandler Escalante Libbie Farrell…
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Syllble Books Launches Classics Collection
Los Angeles, CA – Syllble Books, the publishing imprint of Syllble announces the launch of its Classics Collection. The collection features its first three iconic titles: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, The Tragedy of Hamlet and Other Tragedies by William Shakespeare, and Moby Dick by Herman Melville. The Classics Collection is designed to make classic literature…
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The Story of Syllble
This is blog one in a three-part series on Syllble, a science fiction and fantasy production house and publisher. This blog tells the story of how Syllble came to be. Part two will examine the unique aspects of Syllble that make it magical and innovative, along with its main aim. He was 12 years removed…
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Sauútiverse Anthology Cover Reveal In Locus Magazine
The cover of the MOTHERSOUND: The Sauútiverse Anthology, a collection of short stories and novellas set in the fictional world of Sauúti, was revealed in Locus Magazine. The anthology features contributions from Hugo Award winner Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, Eugen Bacon, Tobias S. Buckell, T.L. Huchu, Adelehin Ijasan, Stephen Embleton, Akintoba Kalejaye, Cheryl S. Ntumy, Xan…
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Pens Down Summer Edition: A Creative Writing Event for All
Pens Down is a unique opportunity for writers of all levels to grow their skills and imagination. Each Saturday this summer, you will have the chance to write with other writers and visual artists in a fictional world created by our creative showrunners. In addition to the fun and camaraderie of writing with others, Pens…
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The Sauúti Collective Receives Book Deal for First Anthology
The Sauuti Collective, an artist collective made up of 10 science fiction and fantasy writers and visual artists from five different African nations who are based in four different continents, has received a book deal from Android Press for their first anthology. The anthology, titled Mothersound: The Sauútiverse Anthology, is slated for release in Fall…
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Syllble Studios Unveils the Inaugural Issue of The Syllble Star Magazine through Its Imprint
Los Angeles, California, May 16, 2023 – Syllble Studios is thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Syllble Star Magazine, a riveting publication that delves into the boundless realms of science fiction and fantasy worlds. With its inaugural issue release in today for May/June 2023, this magazine promises to transport readers to extraordinary…
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The Blacktopia Collective Forms in Los Angeles
Syllble empowers writers and visual artist to partner together and imagine new story worlds for which radically new stories can be set. Syllble is incredible excited to announce “The Blacktopia Collective” The formation of this artist collective comes at a time unique time in the Los Angeles with The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike…
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The Sauúti Collective Speaks at The 2023 Nebula Conference
Members of the Sauúti Collective will speak at the Nebula Conference on May 12th. The Nebula Conference is an annual event organized by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA). Here are the event details: SAUÚTI: AN AFRO-CENTRIC UNIVERSE May 12, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Panelists: Eugen Bacon, Stephen Embleton, Xan van Rooyen, Jude Umeh and Wole Talabi (moderator)…
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Syllble Presents: A conversation with award winning novelist alaya dawn johnson
Join our Founder Fabrice Guerrier and the Syllble community in conversation with Award Winning Novelist and short story writer Alaya Dawn Johnson this Saturday March 18th at 10:00am PT live on Syllble’s Youtube Channel. Bio: Alaya Dawn Johnson is an award-winning short story writer and the author of seven novels for adults and young adults.…
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A New Chapter Begins: Syllble Studios Launches New Logo and Visual Identity
LOS ANGELES, CA, March 16, 2023 — We are excited to announce that our production house has undergone a rebranding, and we are unveiling a new logo and visual identity that represents our commitment to creativity, diversity and innovation. Our vision continues. WE HAVE EVOLVED 2018 2020 2023 The Syllble Star has arrived. The new…
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Revolutionizing the Arts: A New Collective Emerges at Arizona State University
Syllble’s Worldbuilders Program expands its artist collectives to university and college campuses around the world. This collaboration with Arizona State University’s (ASU) Center for Science and the Imagination (CSI) and Syllble brings 8 talented writers and visual artists to form an artist collective. They will create a unique shared-fictional world to imagine new possible futures.…
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Announcing The New Members Of The 2023 One Humanity Writing Collective
The One Humanity Writing Collective was born out of a collaboration between Syllble and The Innovation Station at the U.S. Department of State Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues. With an ambitious vision, it pairs for the first time women, queer and non-binary creative writers and visual artists from different locations around the world with…
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The Women and Non-Binary Science Fiction Writers of The One Humanity Writing Collective Launches Next Phase To Address Our Global Climate Crisis
The One Humanity Writing Collective Launches Next Phase To Address Our Global Climate Crisis And Seeks Women and Non-Binary Writers and Visual Artists from Brazil, Guatemala, Pacific Islands, California, Louisiana and U.S Caribbean Islands. The One Humanity Writing Collective, a collaboration between Syllble and The Innovation Station at the U.S. Department of State Secretary’s Office…
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The Sauúti Collective Speaks At The Ake Arts & Book Festival
Sauúti Collective Members – Stephen Embleton, Cheryl S. Ntumy, Dare Segun Falowo hosted by Wole Talabi participated in an incredible panel discussion “Sauúti: The Making of a Shared World of African Science-fiction” at the Ake Arts & Book Festival which took place between 24-26 November 2022. The Aké Arts and Book Festival is a literary and artistic…
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Recap Of The First SYLLBLECON 2022
Syllble successfully held its first SYLLBLECON 2022 last October with the theme “Charting New Worlds, Discovering Unheard Stories.” Syllble’s global community of creative writers and visual artists spoke on their experiences producing unique worlds and writing compelling stories together. SYLBBLECON 2022 was a combination of exciting panel discussions, collaborative writing sessions, workshops, keynotes, and dynamic…
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Syllble Presents: A Conversation with New York Times Best Selling Author Martha Wells
Join the Syllble community and Syllble Founder, Fabrice Guerrier for a conversation with New York Times Best Selling Speculative Fiction author Martha Wells on March 1st, 2023 at 5:30pm PT on Syllble’s Official Youtube Channel Live. Bio: Martha Wells has been a science fiction and fantasy author since her first fantasy novel was published in 1993.…
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The Inaugural SYLLBLECON 2022 and The First Guest of Honor ‘Ibi Zoboi’
SYLLBLECON 2022 is the first virtual convention centered around the exploration & discussion of new fictional universes in speculative fiction. We are pleased to announce Award Winning Author Ibi Zoboi as the first Guest of Honor for SYLLBLECON 2022. Ibi Zoboi is the New York Times Bestselling author of American Street, a National Book Award finalist,…
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Explore The Sauútiverse: The First Collaborative African Fantasy Universe
The Sauúti Collective is pleased to announce the release of the first draft version of the Sauútiverse story bible. The Sauúti shared world or universe, which we fondly call the Sauútiverse, is a fictional secondary world based on a blend of African cultural worldviews and inspirations. The name is inspired by the Swahili word for…
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Syllble Productions Announces The Release Of The Collaborative Novel: Earth Raiders
Earth Raiders is a dystopian science fiction thriller, set in the year of 2087. When a series of natural disasters in the not-too distant future causes havoc on Earth, displacing countless millions of people, it seems like the end has come. But human beings have always found a way to survive and thrive, even on…
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The Islands of Warasodar Fictional World Selected For The Next Syllble Pens Down Production Cycle: Meet The Showrunner Brynn Yoder
The Islands of Warasodar is a Fantasy World based around the 14th century. It has three islands: Arconia, Fia, and Wodwayo. Once united, the islands have separated into three nations. With the gods scattered, they are each mortal. Svercle, the god of Chaos, still lies contained from the little power of the now mortal gods.…
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Sandy Climan joins Syllble Inc. Advisory Board
LOS ANGELES, CA, July 13, 2022 — Syllble was founded in 2018 by Fabrice Guerrier, a Haitian-born immigrant who moved to the United States at the age of 13. Syllble Inc. (pronounced Syll-a-ble), is the first studio dedicated to the production of speculative fiction worlds by bringing together creative voices from around the world. Sandy…
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The Creative Internship Program at Syllble
Syllble Studios Creative Internship Program is looking for a new intern that would support the creative production process of the upcoming PENS DOWN triannual production cycle. Syllble creative internship program is unpaid and lasts four months. Interns will be fully embedded and entrenched in the PENS DOWN creative production process from start to post-production. The internship…
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Syllble Announces The Writers of The Sauúti Collective and The Sauúti Fictional World
Through a partnership with Brittle Paper magazine, Founder Fabrice Guerrier announced the launch of ‘Sauúti fictional world‘ at Syllble. For the first time ever in the world, 9 science fiction and fantasy authors were brought together from 5 different African nations to create the Sauútiverse and form The Sauúti Collective. The creators are: Kalejaye Akintoba…
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Syllble Presents: A Conversation with NYT Bestselling Author Daniel José Holder
Credit: John Midgley Join the Syllble community and Syllble Founder, Fabrice Guerrier for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Daniel José Holder on May 23, 2022 at 11:00am PT. Sign up here Bio: Daniel José Older, a lead story architect for Star Wars: The High Republic, is the New York Times best-selling author of the upcoming Young…
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Founder Fabrice Guerrier Speaks at World IP Day event Hosted by ITIF and the U.S Chamber of Commerce
World Intellectual Property Day is recognized on April 26, 2022. It is a celebration of creativity – innovators, creative people and diverse creators everywhere in their contribution to the economic sustainability of our world founded by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000. Fabrice Guerrier, Founder and CEO of Syllble Inc., a sci-fi and fantasy…
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Reflections on PENS DOWN: Write In A New Fictional World With Others
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Science Fiction Can Radically Change The World
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Meet The Showrunners of The Parallelia World: Marsha Clarke and Giselle Bodden
Parallelia, a science fiction world with elements of magical realism created by Syllble Showrunners Marsha Clarke and Giselle Bodden will take center stage as the first fictional World chosen in this new iteration of PENS DOWN. Writers and creators are invited to join their writers’ collective and attend one or more of the six PENS…
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PENS DOWN Collaborative Worldbuilding Event Expands To Triannual Cycles
New model of creative collaboration “reshapes transmedia”: Fabrice Guerrier, Syllble founder Los Angeles, CA – February 26, 2022 – Science fiction and fantasy production company Syllble Studios invites all story creators across mediums to join the newly expanded PENS DOWN Collaborative Worldbuilding event. PENS DOWN at Syllble is an experimental gathering space in which creators…
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Syllble Studios Partners With Brittle Paper Magazine On A Shared World Project Created By Science Fiction And Fantasy Writers From African Nations
Los Angeles, CA – February 9, 2022 – Syllble, a science fiction and fantasy production company for writers and creatives based in Los Angeles is partnering with Brittle Paper Magazine, an online literary magazine for readers of African Literature. They are Africa’s premier online literary brand inspiring readers to explore and celebrate African literary experiences…
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Snobbery towards the Science Fiction Genre!?
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Syllble launches the Caribbean Sky Islands World with Three Stories Published in Moko Magazine
Los Angeles, CA – December 8th, 2021. Syllble Studios a science fiction and fantasy production company based in Los Angeles, CA is proud to announce the release of three stories from the Caribbean Sky Islands World in collaboration with Moko Magazine, a non-profit journal based in the Virgin Islands. Moko publishes fiction, poetry, visual arts,…
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Founder Fabrice Guerrier Named in Root Magazine’s 100 Most Influential African Americans
Congratulations to our Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Fabrice Guerrier for being listed in The Root 100 List. The Root, a G/O Media brand and one of the largest sites covering Black news, politics, culture and opinion, announced the winners of its 11th-annual Root 100 List, featuring one hundred of the most influential African American…
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The Innovation Station: Creative Industry Lab at the U.S. State Department assists Syllble Studios on a collaborative program to help creative writers explore innovations that address global challenges
The “One Humanity Writing Collective” convenes creative writers from Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico with creative writers from Australia and New Zealand to write stories together inspired by their shared experiences and ideas. Syllble will first guide the participating writers through a workshop to formulate a “futuristic fictional world” that will provide the backdrop for…
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Founder Fabrice Guerrier Named Forbes 30 Under 30
Congratulations to our Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Fabrice Guerrier in joining the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021 Fabrice joins founders like David Miro Llopis and Jooyeon Song (Manime), Xellette Stillwell (Hiveworks Comics), Leah O’Malley and Tori Robinson (Boys Lie), Jasmine Rennie (Gracemade), Tessa Barton and Cole Herrmann (Tezza), Hafsah Faizal (Iceydesigns) and Artist…
