"Writers of the Future is a terrific program for new writers, and goodness knows, there are few enough of those. It has my heartiest support and unqualified recommendation."
—Terry Brooks, Author

"A very generous legacy from L. Ron Hubbard—a fine, fine fiction writer—for the writers of the future."
—Anne McCaffrey, Author

"Prior to L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest starting, there was no field which enabled the new writer to compete with his peers—other new writers."
—Kevin J. Anderson, Author

"The Contest has opened the way for scores of writers and has set them out on the fine careers they deserve."
—Jack Williamson, Author

"L. Ron Hubbard has to be the single most effective influence on new writers."
—Algis Budrys, Author

"The L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest has carried out the noble mission of nurturing new science fiction and fantasy writers for a decade now with resounding success."
—Dr. Yoji Kondo, Author

"These first-rate stories show incredible variety."
—Robert J. Sawyer, Author

"Here's skill and storytelling fervor aplenty—these writers of the future have already arrived!"
—Robert Silverberg, Author

"The Writers of the Future Contest has not only provided a place where new writers could break into print for the first time—but it also has a record of nurturing and discovering writers who have gone on to make their mark in the science fiction field. Long may it continue!"
—Neil Gaiman, Author

"This collection shows why I'm happy to be a judge for the Writers of the Future Contest—it always finds great stories by the new writers who will be winning Hugo and Nebula Awards a few years from now."
—Tim Powers, Author

"These stories push the boundaries—entertaining, creative and greatly varied. A feast for short story lovers."
—Gregory Benford, Author

"...the best-selling SF anthology series of all time."
—Locus Magazine

"With the prestige of having major figures in SF as judges, and substantial prizes handed out, the Hubbard Awards have to be considered together with the Hugos and Nebulas as forming a triad of major science fiction awards."
—Science Fiction Writers of America Bulletin, Fall 1988

ACCLAIM FOR: ILLUSTRATORS OF THE FUTURE

"The Illustrators of the Future Contest is one of the best opportunities a young artist will ever get. You have nothing to lose and a lot to win!"
—Frank Frazetta, Artist

"I only wish that there had been an Illustrators of the Future competition 45 years ago. What a blessing it would have been to a young artist with a little bit of talent, a Dutch name, and a heart full of desire. "
—H.R. Van Dongen, Artist