David Hankins at the 2023 Writers of the Future Awards Event

Writing Resilience

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David Hankin is a Writers of the Future Volume 39 winner with his story, “Death and the Taxman.”
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.
Desmond Astaire at the Writersand of the Future Event_2022_1000x667

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.