Writers of the Future Podcast

David has only seriously pursued a writing career the past 5 years, following a mathematics career and raising a family. He is a Writers of the Future winner after 19 entries. He is living proof that it is never too late to pursue one's dream as a writer and how to overcome self-doubt and rejection.

Christopher talks about writing fantasy and having so little confidence in himself as a writer that it took 4 years to find that he had been an honorable mention in Writers of the Future (he had stopped reading his emails!) at which point he became excited to be a writer again, submitted and won the contest.

Alex talks about how the art industry is hard to survive in, that most graduates of art school don't become artists, and how winning Illustrators of the Future came at a time when he was ready to quit his dream of being an artist. Learn more about the art of Alex at www.illustratedpixels.com.

Elise talks about her story "Untrained Luck," how she is able to balance being a young mom and a writing career, and the middle-eastern conflict backstory to her award winning story.

Andrew talks about his story "Thanatos Drive," how he discovered this writing contest, and how he came to be a science fiction writer.

Aliya talks about the art that she submitted and won with and then how she painted the art that won the grand prize illustrator award. Discover the award winning art of Aliya at www.aliyachen.com.

Kevin and Rebecca began their careers by entering the Contest and "pro'ing" out (selling a novel disqualifying them from entering again). With over 50 bestsellers, they talk about how to become a professional writer with hard-won lessons not taught anywhere else on the business of writing.

I know a truth: The difference between success and failure is getting up one more time than you have fallen. Read more about Wulf Moon at: https://www.writersofthefuture.com/one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-by-wulf-moon/

Dean is an international bestselling author, an editor, and teaches creative writing. He uses the "Topanga Canyon" story about never giving up while relaying what magazine editors look for. Preston was "Topanga Canyon" and finally won after 47 entries to Writers of the Future.

Bob Eggleton talks about the importance of art and its role in society. Learn more about Bob at www.bobeggleton.com.

Orson Scott Card, Tim Powers, David Farland review the just completed Writers of the Future workshop.

David Farland talks about the Writers of the Future Contest and what he looks for in story submissions.

An interview on Writers and Illustrators of the Future with the Contest Director, Joni Labaqui