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“Stories are the collective wisdom of everyone who has ever lived. Your job as a storyteller is not simply to entertain. Nor is it to be noticed for the way your turn a phrase. You have a very important job—one of the most important. Your job is to let people know that everyone shares their feelings—and that these feelings bind us. Your job is a healing art, and like all healers, you have a responsibility. Let people know they are not alone. You must make people understand that we are all the same.”
Brian McDonald
2022: Second Place Winner V39 Q1
2021: HM, HM, SHM
2020: R
2019: SHM, R
2018: HM
2017: HM
Hello, everyone. I'm a junior in High School who's been writing for about four years at this point. Sent in my first submission a few months ago, and was absolutely shocked to see that I made SF. Super excited to keep submitting and honing my writing skill here!
Q3V40: SF
Hi there,
My name's Bonnie, born and raised in England and now living in Tasmania, Australia. I'm pretty new here, only submitted one story so far, but loving the challenge already. I'm a Mum of two little'uns that keep me busy, and I'm studying for a degree in conservation and land management. Every other minute is spent writing fiction, primarily fantasy. I had regrettably put off writing for so long, because of lack of confidence and general procrastination I suppose, reasons I'm sure many fall prey too. Luckily my partner believed in me and motivated me to finally start, and since then I have been obsessed! I didn't realise how much I needed it, how much I had missed it, until I began.
Very grateful to find such an amazing, motivating community here, and looking forward to being a part of it.
Welcome to the forum Bonnie. Explore and enjoy the community.
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Greetings everyone!
Silas Moody reporting for duty. I’m a proud millennial from the Great State of North Carolina. I met Scott Card in 2015 and that’s where I first heard about the WOTF. Thanks for the advice Brother Card. I’m a nurse’s aide to pay the bills but I live to write and write to live. I have several projects in the pipeline including an epic fantasy trilogy, a science fiction dystopian post apocalyptic series, and two fiction novellas. Can you submit part of a novel to the contest or does it have to be a short story all and of it’s own? Could it also perhaps be a short story inspired by the greater novel project?
I’m looking forward to exploring this community more and to submitting by January 1st.
Cheers!
Hello, everyone. I'm a junior in High School who's been writing for about four years at this point. Sent in my first submission a few months ago, and was absolutely shocked to see that I made SF. Super excited to keep submitting and honing my writing skill here!
Hi Irene,
Your first entry was a Semifinalist? Incredible. You were at the top! That’s a great sign for you, and you’re just starting out. Keep learning all you can and keep writing to get that edge that puts you in the lead. And don’t miss out on the WotF Online Workshop—the best in the biz teach in that.
Oh, and since you’re still in HS, do submit to Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. It’s a national contest with huge scholarships and recognition. I won it when I was fifteen with an SF story, and it led to my first pro sale. It sounds like you have what it takes to win it!
Welcome to the forum!
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"Super-Duper Moongirl and the Amazing Moon Dawdler" won Best SFF Story of 2019! Read it in Writers of the Future, Vol. 35. Order HERE!
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IT’S HERE! Many of you have been begging me for the Super Secrets book. The Illustrated workbook is here! And the book How to Write a Howling Good Story is on its way. Find out the latest HERE!
Welcome to the Forum, Bonnie!
When you’re a writer, you must write. It’s the only way to be true to who you are. I’m glad you now recognize that, and setting a goal of writing and sending in a fresh story every quarter is a great way to keep you committed to your cause!
Dont miss the WotF Online Workshop where you can hone your skills.
We’re happy to hear you have support in your endeavor, and you’ll find it here as well.
Welcome aboard!
Click here to JOIN THE WULF PACK!
"Super-Duper Moongirl and the Amazing Moon Dawdler" won Best SFF Story of 2019! Read it in Writers of the Future, Vol. 35. Order HERE!
Need writing help? My award-winning SUPER SECRETS articles are FREE in DreamForge.
IT’S HERE! Many of you have been begging me for the Super Secrets book. The Illustrated workbook is here! And the book How to Write a Howling Good Story is on its way. Find out the latest HERE!
Welcome, Silas!
Why wait to sub in January? You’ve still got about two weeks open on this quarter. Get a story in and see what happens!
This is not a novel contest. It’s a short story contest, although you can submit up to 17,000 words. But it must be a story with a beginning, middle, and an end with some form of resolution. So farm a chapter from your novel and turn it into a short story, if you wish. Patrick Rothfuss did that; so did David Farland.
We’re happy you’ve found us. Best of success and welcome aboard!
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"Super-Duper Moongirl and the Amazing Moon Dawdler" won Best SFF Story of 2019! Read it in Writers of the Future, Vol. 35. Order HERE!
Need writing help? My award-winning SUPER SECRETS articles are FREE in DreamForge.
IT’S HERE! Many of you have been begging me for the Super Secrets book. The Illustrated workbook is here! And the book How to Write a Howling Good Story is on its way. Find out the latest HERE!
@anonymous you have an interesting background. I think your army background will affect your writing a lot. Have you seen the show Barry on HBO max?
Hello, everyone. I'm a junior in High School who's been writing for about four years at this point. Sent in my first submission a few months ago, and was absolutely shocked to see that I made SF. Super excited to keep submitting and honing my writing skill here!
Welcome to the forum.
Congrats on the SF. That is fantastic news.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
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2022 - V39 - Q1-SHM, Q2-HM, Q3-SF, Q4-HM
2021 - V38 - Q4-HM
2020 - V37 - Q2-R
I had regrettably put off writing for so long, because of lack of confidence and general procrastination I suppose, reasons I'm sure many fall prey too. Luckily my partner believed in me and motivated me to finally start, and since then I have been obsessed! I didn't realise how much I needed it, how much I had missed it, until I began.
Welcome to the forum. It is never too late to reach for your dreams.
I'm 52 and became serious about my writing two years ago. I found this forum and love the interaction and knowledge that exists here.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2023 - V40 - Q1-HM, Q2-HM, Q3-R, Q4-Ideas Brewing
2022 - V39 - Q1-SHM, Q2-HM, Q3-SF, Q4-HM
2021 - V38 - Q4-HM
2020 - V37 - Q2-R
Welcome @silasmoodybooks.
Sounds like you have a lot in the works. Set goals for each quarter and dig through the forum for all the knowledge that exists here. Reach out to others for support and guidance and you will be surprised on how helpful the members of this forum are.
Good luck, have fun, and keep writing.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2023 - V40 - Q1-HM, Q2-HM, Q3-R, Q4-Ideas Brewing
2022 - V39 - Q1-SHM, Q2-HM, Q3-SF, Q4-HM
2021 - V38 - Q4-HM
2020 - V37 - Q2-R
Hello! I like to be anonymous until I make a pen name. I write stories with themes of love and family. I usually add aspects of fantasy to make it more interesting. I hope to learn more and grow. Hope to read your stories.
When you win your anonymity will be over.Hello! I like to be anonymous until I make a pen name. I write stories with themes of love and family. I usually add aspects of fantasy to make it more interesting. I hope to learn more and grow. Hope to read your stories.
Welcome to the Forum!
We’re glad to hear you’re writing. Don’t forget this is a speculative fiction contest—the speculative element has to be strong and up front. The WotF Online Workshop will help you craft a solid story. It’s free, don’t miss that.
Best of success!
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"Super-Duper Moongirl and the Amazing Moon Dawdler" won Best SFF Story of 2019! Read it in Writers of the Future, Vol. 35. Order HERE!
Need writing help? My award-winning SUPER SECRETS articles are FREE in DreamForge.
IT’S HERE! Many of you have been begging me for the Super Secrets book. The Illustrated workbook is here! And the book How to Write a Howling Good Story is on its way. Find out the latest HERE!
So I've probably had this account for a few years now, but didn't spend much time on the forum until this week. After feeling the need to respond to another thread, I decided I should probably post an introduction.
Hi. I'm Marissa. I write and intend to start making money off it.
