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“Some of the most excellent speculative fiction that you can find anywhere. They’re cutting edge. They’re new.”
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“Science fiction as a genre has always looked to the future and the Writers of the Future looks to the future of science fiction.”
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“Some of the most excellent speculative fiction.”
—NNEDI OKORAFOR

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Writers of the Future Volume 41

Discover who Orson Scott Card, Nnedi Okorafor, Robert J. Sawyer, Kevin J. Anderson, Jody Lynn Nye and other bestselling authors chose as the best new, voices of the year.

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Writers & Illustrators of the Future Year in Review for 2025

January 21, 2026

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2025 year in review with the highlights for Writers and Illustrators of the Future from the Contests, judges, and winners.

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Writers of the Future Volume 41

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L. RON HUBBARD

2025Awards Event

WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS OF THE FUTURE

WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS OF THE FUTURE

WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS OF THE FUTURE

WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS OF THE FUTURE

2025 Awards Event

Writers of the Future Volume 41

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Writers & Illustrators Contests

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2025
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WRITERS &
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WRITERS &
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WRITERS &
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WRITERS &
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