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Writers of the Future 1st Quarter Winners

Writers of the Future 1st Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 42

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The judging results are in! And here are the 1st Quarter 2025 Writers of the Future Contest winners for Volume 42. Congratulations to you all!
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Illustrators of the Future 1st Quarter Winners

Illustrators of the Future 1st Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 42

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Here are the 1st Quarter 2025 Illustrators of the Future Contest winners for Volume 42. Congratulations to you all!
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Meet the Illustrators 2025

Introducing the Illustrators of the Future Winners of 2025

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The Illustrators of the Future Contest has been discovering artists for over 35 years. These winners are featured in Writers of the Future Volume 41.
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2024 Year Review

Year in Review for Writers & Illustrators of the Future for 2024

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Writers & Illustrators of the Future Winners and Judges added their creativity and flair to 2024 leaving a long list of accomplishments for the year.
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Scot Noel 1990 Awards Event

My Journey After Writers of the Future

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Scot Noel: From an award-winning author, game content creator, and entrepreneur to co-founder of DreamForge Magazine.
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Writers of the Future 4th Quarter Winners

Writers of the Future 4th Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 41

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The judging results are in! And here are the 4th Quarter 2024 Writers of the Future Contest winners for Volume 41. Congratulations to you all!
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Illustrators of the Future 4th Quarter Winners

Illustrators of the Future 4th Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 41

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Here are the 4th Quarter 2024 Illustrators of the Future Contest winners for Volume 41. Congratulations to you all!
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Writers of the Future 3rd Quarter Winners

Writers of the Future 3rd Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 41

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The judging results are in! And here are the 3rd Quarter 2024 Writers of the Future Contest winners for Volume 41. Congratulations to you all!
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Illustrators of the Future 3rd Quarter Winners

Illustrators of the Future 3rd Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 41

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Here are the 3rd Quarter 2024 Illustrators of the Future Contest winners for Volume 41. Congratulations to you all!
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author Kal M

You Don’t Need to Fit In

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Hey, you. Yes, you, the one fretting in front of the computer because you’re too nervous to start on that story.
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Sky McKinnon at the Writers Workshop 2024

Sky McKinnon: Entering, Exiting, Entering Again

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My first dirty secret is that my winning story was not originally written for Writers of the Future.
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Writers of the Future 2nd Quarter Winners

Writers of the Future 2nd Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 41

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The judging results are in! And here are the 2nd Quarter 2024 Writers of the Future Contest winners for Volume 41. Congratulations to you all!
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Illustrators of the Future 2nd Quarter Winners

Illustrators of the Future 2nd Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 41

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Here are the 2nd Quarter 2024 Illustrators of the Future Contest winners for Volume 41. Congratulations to you all!
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Rose and Alice Robilliard

Becoming Writers of the Future

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Rose and Alice Robilliard provide their journey blog to winning the Contest and becoming Writers of the Future.
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Award-Winning Author Stephannie Tallent

Don’t Let Rejections Stop You

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On rejections: I’ve gathered a LOT of rejections. Rejections are not personal.
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James Davies

Beta Reading for Better Writing

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James Davies shares insights on winning the Writers of the Future Contest: talent, hard work, and a bit of luck. His journey reflects perseverance and dedication to honing the craft amidst life's challenges.
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2024 Golden Pen Winner Jack Nash

Write For an Audience of One

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When I started writing, I was mimicking my favorite authors. I was trying to game the system and aim for what I thought an editor might be looking for.
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Steve Bentley

Learning to Call Myself an Artist

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That point when I was finally able to call myself an artist.
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Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week 2024 Day 8

Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week
2024 – Day 8

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After a restful morning post-gala, winners delved into workshops on self-promotion and media engagement. They received advice on public relations, social media, elevator pitches, and SEO, culminating in recognition and a group photo.
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Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week 2024 Day 7

Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week
2024 – Day 7

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The Gala at Taglyan Complex was a Hollywood-worthy extravaganza celebrating the 40th anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers and Illustrators of the Future. Amidst themed glamour, winners and judges enjoyed a sumptuous dinner, thrilling performances, and prestigious awards.
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Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week 2024 Day 6

Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week
2024 – Day 6

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Writers received advice from Orson Scott Card, S.M. Stirling, Nnedi Okorafor, Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta, Beatrice Kondo, and Bill Fawcett. Illustrators engaged with industry insights from past winners and had their portfolio reviewed by Contest judges and industry professionals.
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