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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Steve Bentley

Learning to Call Myself an Artist

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That point when I was finally able to call myself an artist.
An Editor’s Perspective

An Editor’s Perspective

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The question that authors ask editors most. From Published Finalist, to Writers of the Future winner, to Managing Editor of Apex Magazine, Rebecca E. Treasure.