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Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week
2024 – Day 8

April 27, 2024

After a restful morning post-gala, winners delved into workshops on self-promotion and media engagement. They received advice on public relations, social media, elevator pitches, and SEO, culminating in recognition and a group photo.

Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week
2024 – Day 7

April 27, 2024

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The Gala at Taglyan Complex was a Hollywood-worthy extravaganza celebrating the 40th anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers and Illustrators of the Future. Amidst themed glamour, winners and judges enjoyed a sumptuous dinner, thrilling performances, and prestigious awards.

Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week
2024 – Day 6

April 24, 2024

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Writers received advice from Orson Scott Card, S.M. Stirling, Nnedi Okorafor, Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta, Beatrice Kondo, and Bill Fawcett. Illustrators engaged with industry insights from past winners and had their portfolio reviewed by Contest judges and industry professionals.

Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week
2024 – Day 5

April 24, 2024

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Writers critique and then delve into e-publishing trends. Illustrators explore concept art, speed-painting techniques. A tour of L. Ron Hubbard’s library, a BBQ and captivating radio play wrap up the day's activities.

Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week
2024 – Day 4

April 23, 2024

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The writers submitted their 24-hour stories and heard from instructors Tim Powers, Todd McCaffrey, and Katherine Kurtz, while the artists learned about working with art directors and heard from illustrator instructors Lazarus Chernick, Dan dos Santos, and Larry Elmore.

Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week
2024 – Day 3

April 21, 2024

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Day 3 of Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop featured intense learning. Writers delved into traditional publishing nuances with Jody Lynn Nye and Robert J. Sawyer, while illustrators gained insights from Echo Chernik on career strategies and adapting to evolving industry dynamics.