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The Writers of the Future Contest was initiated nearly thirty years ago by L. Ron Hubbard to help discover new talent in the field of science fiction and fantasy. Over the decades, hundreds of winners have gone on to critical acclaim, twelve winners having become New York Times bestselling authors.
WOTF Rookie Release Update
More than 600 rookie writers and illustrators have been given their chance to have successful professional careers as winners of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests over the past 29 years.
WOTF Celebrating Three Decades of New Talent in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Author Services, Inc. has announced that Writers of the Future volume 30 will be released in Los Angeles at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre on Sunday, April 13, 2014. “We wanted to get this announcement made early enough for fans to make their plans for this very special anniversary event,” stated Joni Labaqui, the Contests’ Director.
Writer Ron Ginzler provides 25 insightful science fiction and fantasy stories
Ron Ginzler of Battle Creek, Michigan, 1994 winner of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest, announced the release of his new science fiction and fantasy collection, "The Iron Apples of the Stars."
Brian Trent publishes “The Nightmare Lights of Mars” to the delight of Escape Pod’s editor
Brian Trent of Prospect, Connecticut had his second short story published this year since his win and publication in the bestselling Science Fiction anthology series – L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume XXIX this past April. His short story, "The Nightmare Lights of Mars" was sold to and published at Escape Pod, skillfully narrated by voiceover artist Veronica Giguere.
Top Writing Contest and Illustrating Contest Announces 30 September Deadline
With less than two weeks remaining to close out the first 30 years in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future writing contest for science fiction and fantasy, and the first 25 years for its companion Illustrators of the Future illustrating contest, the Contest Administration is urging writers and artists to submit their entries by midnight September 30.
Writers of the Future: A Literary Olympics
Before 1983, the odds were stacked heavily against new writers. An aspiring author had to go up against seasoned professionals who had awards, bestsellers and fan followings. Even if a newcomer’s story was superior to that of an established writer, due to marketing considerations a publisher usually chose the familiar name over the unknown.
3rd Quarter Winners announced in international IOTF contest
The 3rd Quarter winners of the 28th year of the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest were announced today by Joni Labaqui, the contest Director.
The winners are from Canada, Massachusetts and Wisconsin.
3rd Quarter Finalists Announced in International Contest for Illustrators
Finalists for the 3rd Quarter of the 22nd year of the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest were announced today by Joni Labaqui, the contest Director.
The finalists for this quarter are from Canada, and all four corners of the United States.
Carl Frederick Creates a Cross between Harry Potter, Lord of the Flies and a Quantum Mechanics Textbook
“I believe e-readers will soon take over from print,” states Carl Frederick, theoretical physicist, sf writer and winner of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest. (www.writersofthefuture.com) “I've done some work that can only be appreciated when using an e-reader.”