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Inventing Profanity: What to Write When You Can’t Say “Duck”
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So, there you are, writing away when the f-bomb splatters onto the page. Some markets won’t have a problem with this, but what if you’re writing for a PG-13 market, or what if your target market is OK with some profanity, but you like to use it a lot?

Introducing the Illustrators of the Future Winners of 2023
The Illustrators of the Future Contest has been discovering artists for over 34 years. These winners are featured in Writers of the Future Volume 39.

Fantasy and Science Fiction Literature in the Arab World
The history of science fiction and fantasy in the Arab world dates to The Epic of Gilgamesh, considered the oldest literary work in history.

Writers of the Future 4th Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39
The judging results are in! And here are the 4th Quarter 2022 Writers of the Future Contest winners for Volume 39. Congratulations to you all!

Illustrators of the Future 4th Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39
Here are the 4th Quarter 2022 Illustrators of the Future Contest winners for Volume 39. Congratulations to you all!

Writers of the Future 3rd Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39
The judging results are in! And here are the 3rd Quarter 2022 Writers of the Future Contest winners for Volume 39. Congratulations to you all!

Illustrators of the Future 3rd Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39
Here are the 3rd Quarter 2022 Illustrators of the Future Contest winners for Volume 39. Congratulations to you all!

Writers of the Future 2nd Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39
The judging results are in! And here are the 2nd Quarter 2022 Writers of the Future Contest winners for Volume 39. Congratulations to you all!

Illustrators of the Future 2nd Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39
Here are the 2nd Quarter 2022 Illustrators of the Future Contest winners for Volume 39. Congratulations to you all!

By the Numbers
Mike Jack Stoumbos won Writers of the Future and had a novel trilogy published in the last year, while teaching workshops for emerging authors in addition to the high schoolers. This is his advice.

One of a Billion Inspirational Stories
How one artist learned to tell a good story and won Writers of the Future.

Seeing Magic in Illustration
A personal journey of a young woman realizing her dreams of becoming an illustrator.

The Decision to Succeed
If confidence and direction are lacking, here are three points of wisdom shared from Writers of the Future Grand Prize winner Volume 38.

Why I Subscribe to the Barbossa Philosophy
How first knowing the rules and then knowingly not following them can lead to success, because if something feels right for a story, try it.

Introducing the Illustrators of the Future Winners of 2022
The Illustrators of the Future Contest has been discovering artists for over 33 years. These winners are featured in Writers of the Future Volume 38.

Taking the Scenic Route
One author's journey filled with detours, potholes, meandering side trips, self-doubt, and ultimate success...

Journey Over Destination
One writer's journey to realizing a life's dream and how Writers of the Future helped her achieve it.

Writers of the Future 1st Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39
The judging results are in! And here are the 1st Quarter 2022 Writers of the Future Contest winners. Congratulations to you all!

Illustrators of the Future 1st Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39
Here are the 1st Quarter 2022 Illustrators of the Future Contest winners for Volume 39. Congratulations to you all!

Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week 2022 – Day 8
After a birthday surprise for keynote speaker J.T. Thompson, writers and illustrators combined to learn about promoting their work, themselves, and each other.

Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week 2022 – Day 7
A gala celebration of the winners of the Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contests took place on April 8, 2022 in Hollywood, California.