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Brian Trent publishes “The Nightmare Lights of Mars” to the delight of Escape Pod’s editor

November 5, 2013
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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.
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Top Writing Contest and Illustrating Contest Announces 30 September Deadline

September 18, 2013
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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.
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Writers of the Future: A Literary Olympics

July 2, 2012
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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.
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3rd Quarter Winners announced in international IOTF contest

January 4, 2012
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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.
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3rd Quarter Finalists Announced in International Contest for Illustrators

November 15, 2011
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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.
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Carl Frederick Creates a Cross between Harry Potter, Lord of the Flies and a Quantum Mechanics Textbook

October 20, 2011
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“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.”
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Patrick Rothfuss, Publishes His Second Book in Fantasy Trilogy

March 9, 2011
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The year was 2002 and Patrick Rothfuss had just been awarded his first place trophy as a winner in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest with “The Road to Levinshire,” his first professional sale.
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WOTF Website Upgrade

July 28, 2010
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Writers of the Future has announced its newly upgraded website www.writersofthefuture.com which makes accessing the site much faster and easier. “But the best news,” stated Joni Labaqui, the Contests’ Director, “is that entries for the writing contest and illustrating contest can now be submitted online.”
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Coffee Table Book #3

April 28, 2010
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LOS ANGELES, CA—Writers of the Future, now in its 26th year, has recognized 300 winners to date and provided the first professional publication for these aspiring writers in the yearly anthology containing their stories.  As a result of the Contest’s unparalleled success rate, Galaxy Press, the publisher for the Writers of the Future series (www.writersofthefuture.com), is publishing a special edition coffee table book
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25th Anniversary of International L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests

March 18, 2009
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Hollywood, CA—The annual awards gala honoring the winners of the 25th year of the international L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests for new and aspiring talent will take place in Hollywood on Saturday, August 29, it was announced by Joni Labaqui, the Contests’ director.
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