Storm Humbert at the Writers of the Future 2021 Event

You Can’t Pay It Back

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When others have helped smooth the way for your success as an author, it's only fair that you do the same by paying it forward.
Profanity

Inventing Profanity: What to Write When You Can’t Say “Duck”

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So, there you are, writing away when the f-bomb splatters onto the page. Some markets won’t have a problem with this, but what if you’re writing for a PG-13 market, or what if your target market is OK with some profanity, but you like to use it a lot?
The Great Sphinx in front of pyramid in Egypt

Fantasy and Science Fiction Literature in the Arab World

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The history of science fiction and fantasy in the Arab world dates to The Epic of Gilgamesh, considered the oldest literary work in history.
Mike Jack Stoumbos at Writers & Illustrators of the Future

By the Numbers

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Mike Jack Stoumbos won Writers of the Future and had a novel trilogy published in the last year, while teaching workshops for emerging authors in addition to the high schoolers. This is his advice.
Lazarus Black Awards Event 2022

One of a Billion Inspirational Stories

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How one artist learned to tell a good story and won Writers of the Future.
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The Decision to Succeed

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If confidence and direction are lacking, here are three points of wisdom shared from Writers of the Future Grand Prize winner Volume 38.
M. Elizabeth Ticknor

Why I Subscribe to the Barbossa Philosophy

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How first knowing the rules and then knowingly not following them can lead to success, because if something feels right for a story, try it.
N.V. Haskell at Writers of the Future 2022 Event

Taking the Scenic Route

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One author's journey filled with detours, potholes, meandering side trips, self-doubt, and ultimate success...
Rebecca E. Treasure at Writers of the Future 2022 Event

Journey Over Destination

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One writer's journey to realizing a life's dream and how Writers of the Future helped her achieve it.
Zack Be, Storm Humbert, and Luke Wildman

Writers of the Future Podcast: Author Interview with Zack Be, Storm Humbert, and Luke Wildman

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Listen to the Writers and Illustrators of the Future podcast on writing with Writers of the Future winners Zack Be, Storm Humbert, and Luke Wildman on what winning has meant to them and how to become an author.