Robert J. Sawyer is a renowned writer who has penned scripts for a multitude of esteemed organizations, including ABC, the CBC, CTV, Copperheart, Harmony Gold, Nelvana, Shaftesbury, and gaming giant Ubisoft, among others.
As a member of both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Writers Guild of Canada (WGC),Sawyer has also served as the past president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
His impressive writing credits include produced prime-time US network TV drama, two commissioned feature-film screenplays, commissioned series pilots and series bibles, as well as the series-finale episode for the popular Star Trek Continues online film series.
Throughout his career, Sawyer has had the opportunity to work creatively with major industry figures, including Ron Bass, Brannon Braga, Fred Fuchs, Vince Gerardis, Scott M. Gimple, David S. Goyer, Michael Hirsh, Vincenzo Natali, Karl Schaefer, William Shatner, and Robert Halmi, Sr.
A remarkable nineteen of Sawyer's bestselling novels have been optioned for film or television production, showcasing his versatility and talent in the realm of science fiction.
Sawyer's accolades include winning all three of the world's top awards for best science-fiction novel of the year: the Hugo, the Nebula, and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award.
Prior to embarking on his writing career, Sawyer earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree from Canada's top television school, the School of Radio and Television Arts (now known as the RTA School of Media) at Ryerson University, Toronto, in 1982. He also served as an instructor-demonstrator in television studio production techniques at Ryerson's School of Radio and Television Arts from 1982 to 1983.
