Writers & Illustrators of the Future
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For 40 years and over 800 winners providing “a means for new and budding writers to have a chance for their creative efforts to be seen and acknowledged.”
Hollywood, CA
Joined March 2015
“We do not claim these writers would be unknown if it were not for us; we do claim that we found them and gave them a platform… And we will continue to do so.” —Algis Budrys For four decades, the Writers of the Future Contest has helped launch bold new voices in speculative
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✍️ Why short fiction still matters—now more than ever: Former contest winner—and the first ever to walk the stage to receive his award—Dean Wesley Smith, now a Writers of the Future Contest judge, shares why short stories remain a vital tool for today’s indie authors. Short
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🎨 AMA starts soon! Join multi-award-winning artist and 2018 Illustrators of the Future winner Bruce Brenneise for our next Ask Me Anything event on the Writers & Illustrators of the Future Forum. The topic for the AMA is Resources for Illustrators. As a professional in the
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🎨 AMA starts soon! Join multi-award-winning artist and 2018 Illustrators of the Future winner Bruce Brenneise for our next Ask Me Anything event on the Writers & Illustrators of the Future Forum. The topic for the AMA is Resources for Illustrators. As a professional in the
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🌟 Former contest entrant, bestselling fantasy author, and Writers of the Future Contest judge Brandon Sanderson reminds us that no two writing journeys are alike, making them powerful. “Each of us has something to add, and each of us has something new to discover that no one
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🎨 3rd Quarter Winners Announced for Illustrators of the Future Volume 42! We’re thrilled to recognize the incredible visual storytellers shaping the future of science fiction and fantasy illustration: 🏆 1st Place – Nathan Deiwert (Indiana) 🥈 2nd Place – Abigail Moore
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🎨 3rd Quarter Winners Announced for Illustrators of the Future Volume 42! We’re thrilled to recognize the incredible visual storytellers shaping the future of science fiction and fantasy illustration: 🏆 1st Place – Nathan Deiwert (Indiana) 🥈 2nd Place – Abigail Moore
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🎙 Episode 348: Matthew Wolf on Building Epic Fantasy Through Myth, Magic & Momentum ⚔️🐉📚 Author Matthew Wolf, creator of The Ronin Saga, joins us to talk about crafting sweeping fantasy adventures with mythic resonance. With the release of Heart of Flesh, Book 5 in the
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📝 Legendary author and Writers of the Future Contest judge Anne McCaffrey shares timeless writing wisdom: if you’re not excited by your story, your readers won’t be either. Her advice? Write for yourself first. Stay curious, stay inspired, and don’t be afraid to revisit what
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🎉 3rd Quarter Winners Announced for Writers of the Future Volume 42! We’re thrilled to spotlight the next wave of talent shaping the future of speculative fiction: 🏆 1st Place – Michael Kuester (Ohio) 🥈 2nd Place – Elina Kumra (California) 🥉 3rd Place – Joseph Sidari
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🎉 3rd Quarter Winners Announced for Writers of the Future Volume 42! We’re thrilled to spotlight the next wave of talent shaping the future of speculative fiction: 🏆 1st Place – Michael Kuester (Ohio) 🥈 2nd Place – Elina Kumra (California) 🥉 3rd Place – Joseph Sidari
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🎉 3rd Quarter Winners Announced for Writers of the Future Volume 42! We’re thrilled to spotlight the next wave of talent shaping the future of speculative fiction: 🏆 1st Place – Michael Kuester (Ohio) 🥈 2nd Place – Elina Kumra (California) 🥉 3rd Place – Joseph Sidari
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🎙 Episode 348: Matthew Wolf on Building Epic Fantasy Through Myth, Magic & Momentum ⚔️🐉📚 Author Matthew Wolf, creator of The Ronin Saga, joins us to talk about crafting sweeping fantasy adventures with mythic resonance. With the release of Heart of Flesh, Book 5 in the
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✨ Award-winning author and Writers of the Future Contest judge Nnedi Okorafor reminds us that creativity takes many forms—and at its heart, it’s all magic. “Magic has always worked in mysterious ways,” she says. “Sometimes the magic flows from one’s fingers, other times it is
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🎤 Every Happy Ending Should Cost Something — Nnedi Okorafor—Hugo, Nebula & World Fantasy Award–winning author of Binti and Who Fears Death—shares why great stories demand sacrifice. Even in affirming endings, something must be lost, changed, or paid for. The cost gives your
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🏆 NYC Big Book Award 2025 — A Landmark Win for Volume 41 This acclaimed volume showcases the very best in emerging science fiction and fantasy—featuring 15 award-winning stories, a full-color illustration gallery, and timeless advice from legendary writers. 👏 Congratulations
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🚀 Legendary sci-fi author and Writers of the Future Contest judge Kevin J. Anderson shares how the contest helped launch his career—giving him structure, motivation, and a shot at real-world success. “When I was starting out, the Contest gave me a goal to shoot for… I improved
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🎤 ProTip: Learn How to Win — and Get Published: Dave Wolverton (aka David Farland)—Writers of the Future Coordinating Judge, NYT-bestselling author, and renowned writing mentor—reminds aspiring authors that you don’t have to “walk across the desert on broken glass” to meet the
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🎨 Words for Thought from Bob Eggleton, Hugo Award-winning artist and longtime Illustrators of the Future Contest judge: “The art becomes personal to everyone who views it.” Bob Eggleton believes great illustration invites the viewer to step in—to create their own meaning,
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Legendary author of Dune and Writers of the Future Contest judge Frank Herbert believed in nurturing new talent—not seeing them as competition but as fuel for a thriving literary future. He said, “The more good writers there are, the more good readers there will be.” —Frank
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