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Inventing Profanity: What to Write When You Can’t Say “Duck”

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March 28, 2023

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?

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Introducing the Illustrators of the Future Winners of 2023

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March 14, 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.

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Fantasy and Science Fiction Literature in the Arab World

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December 2, 2022

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

Writers of the Future 4th Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39

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November 22, 2022

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

Illustrators of the Future 4th Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39

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November 22, 2022

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

Writers of the Future 3rd Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39

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October 7, 2022

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

Illustrators of the Future 3rd Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39

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October 7, 2022

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

Writers of the Future 2nd Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39

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August 10, 2022

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

Illustrators of the Future 2nd Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39

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August 10, 2022

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

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By the Numbers

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August 2, 2022

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.

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One of a Billion Inspirational Stories

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July 13, 2022

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

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Seeing Magic in Illustration

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July 12, 2022

A personal journey of a young woman realizing her dreams of becoming an illustrator.

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The Decision to Succeed

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July 6, 2022

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

M. Elizabeth Ticknor

Why I Subscribe to the Barbossa Philosophy

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July 4, 2022

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.

Writers of the Future Volume 38

Introducing the Illustrators of the Future Winners of 2022

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June 30, 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.

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Taking the Scenic Route

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June 28, 2022

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

Rebecca E. Treasure at Writers of the Future 2022 Event

Journey Over Destination

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June 28, 2022

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

Writers of the Future 1st Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39

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May 12, 2022

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

Illustrators of the Future 1st Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 39

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May 12, 2022

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

Writers & Illustrators of the Future 2022 - Day 8

Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week 2022 – Day 8

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April 12, 2022

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 2022 - Day 7

Writers & Illustrators of the Future Workshop Week 2022 – Day 7

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April 10, 2022

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