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Storm Humbert at the Writers of the Future 2021 Event

You Can’t Pay It Back

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When others have helped smooth the way for your success as an author, it's only fair that you do the same by paying it forward.
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Profanity

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?
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Introducing the Illustrators of the Future Winners of 2023

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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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The history of science fiction and fantasy in the Arab world dates to The Epic of Gilgamesh, considered the oldest literary work in history.
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Writers of the Future 4th Quarter Winners

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

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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!
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Illustrators of the Future 4th Quarter Winners

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

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Here are the 4th Quarter 2022 Illustrators of the Future Contest winners for Volume 39. Congratulations to you all!
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Writers of the Future 3rd Quarter Winners

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

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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!
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Illustrators of the Future 3rd Quarter Winners

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

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Here are the 3rd Quarter 2022 Illustrators of the Future Contest winners for Volume 39. Congratulations to you all!
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Writers of the Future 2nd Quarter Winners

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

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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!
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Illustrators of the Future 2nd Quarter Winners

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

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Here are the 2nd Quarter 2022 Illustrators of the Future Contest winners for Volume 39. Congratulations to you all!
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Mike Jack Stoumbos at Writers & Illustrators of the Future

By the Numbers

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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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Lazarus Black Awards Event 2022

One of a Billion Inspirational Stories

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How one artist learned to tell a good story and won Writers of the Future.
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Natalia & Jose at Awards Event 2022

Seeing Magic in Illustration

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

Why I Subscribe to the Barbossa Philosophy

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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.
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Writers of the Future Volume 38

Introducing the Illustrators of the Future Winners of 2022

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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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N.V. Haskell at Writers of the Future 2022 Event

Taking the Scenic Route

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One author's journey filled with detours, potholes, meandering side trips, self-doubt, and ultimate success...
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Rebecca E. Treasure at Writers of the Future 2022 Event

Journey Over Destination

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One writer's journey to realizing a life's dream and how Writers of the Future helped her achieve it.
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Writers of the Future 1st Quarter Winners

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

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

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

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Here are the 1st Quarter 2022 Illustrators of the Future Contest winners for Volume 39. Congratulations to you all!
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Writers & Illustrators of the Future 2022 - Day 8

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

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After a birthday surprise for keynote speaker J.T. Thompson, writers and illustrators combined to learn about promoting their work, themselves, and each other.
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