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Contained in this volume is work from 25 award-winning writers and artists from 10 countries across the globe. A never-before-published short story from Frank Herbert, The Daddy Box, the last work by David Farland (who unexpectedly passed away in January of this year), The Word of Power, and a short story from L. Ron Hubbard, The Professor Was a Thief.

Also included are how-to articles from Contest writer judges Frank Herbert, The Single Most Important Piece of Advice, Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, Teamwork: Getting the Best out of Two Writers, illustrator judge Diane Dillon, The Third Artist, and Contest founder L. Ron Hubbard, Boos and Taboos.

Fourteen illustrations are included as color plates in the front of the book, and black and white images within their respective story.

Writers & Illustrators of the Future remains free to enter, open to amateur short story writers and artists from around the world, and winners are selected by merit alone. Judges—many of the top names in science fiction and fantasy writing and illustration—only see the story or art with a number assigned to each.

So, the Writers of the Future truly is the Sci-Fi and Fantasy of tomorrow selected by masters of today.

Formats: pdf or ePub Twenty-six winning writers and illustrators from around the globe will be featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 37 releasing November 2, 2021. “Writers of the Future,” noted The Midwest Book Review in last year’s review of the anthology, “is the gold standard of emerging talent into the field of science fiction fantasy that has contributed more to the genre than any other source.” The over 500 past winners and published finalists of the Writing Contest have published over 1,800 novels and nearly 6,200 short stories. They have produced 33 New York Times bestsellers, and their works have sold over 60 million copies. The 370 past winners of the Illustrating Contest have produced over 6,000 illustrations, 360 comic books, graced 624 books and albums with their art, and visually contributed to 68 TV shows and 40 major movies. For more information about Writers and Illustrators of the Future, visit www.writersofthefuture.com.

Who are the top science fiction writers and illustrators of the future? The answer is here. Get to know tomorrow’s brightest creative talents chosen by some of today’s bestselling authors and celebrated artists including Kevin J. Anderson, Orson Scott Card, Larry Elmore, Brandon Sanderson, Dan dos Santos, and Robert J. Sawyer. Enter brilliantly realized worlds of dystopian politics, magical realism, post-apocalyptic adventure and romance, dark fantasy and more. Explore universes of unlimited possibility in which a cereal box becomes a Pandora’s box of good and evil . . . a troupe of artistic androids risk everything to catch the eye of a critic . . . and the foundation of a family, the very key to their existence, is not only inhabiting a home, but becoming it. Discover the writers who push the boundaries—and break beyond them . . . the illustrators who envision the impossible—and render it real . . . the stories that challenge the way we see ourselves—and see the world in a new way. The future of science fiction and fantasy is in your hands. Anthology includes: 12 award-winning stories, 16 full-color illustrations, 4 bonus stories, and 4 articles offering art and writing tips.

Enter for a chance to win one of 100 advance copies (ePub edition) of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 35 with this year’s 12 writer and 12 illustrator winners accompanied by Dean Wesley Smith, Rebecca Moesta, Mike Resnick, Rob Prior and Echo Chernik and Edited by David Farland The 35th collection of winners of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future competition features expertly crafted stories and art, spanning the gamut from hard core sci-fi to epic fantasy. Stories so fresh and new, they're 5–10 years ahead of the curve—the future is literally here and now. Each year, the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests’ blue-ribbon judges search the world to discover and introduce to you the very best new talent in sci-fi and fantasy. Created by L. Ron Hubbard, whose commitment to help new writers and artists gave rise to the annual Writers of the Future anthologies—a launching pad for writers and artists who are sure to command our attention for decades to come. Wondrous and powerful tales from some of the world’s best new writers and illustrators. Learn how to write or improve your craft with tips from award-winning and bestselling author and editor Mike Resnick and New York Times bestselling author L. Ron Hubbard. Internationally renown artist, Rob Prior, shares tips of the trade for aspiring illustrators.

In this volume will be found the 12 winning writers and 12 illustrators from the most effective merit competition of its kind in the world. The new trade paperback features include full color reproduction of the illustrations in the back of the book as well as 3 short stories by established authors, Brandon Sanderson, Jody Lynn Nye and L. Ron Hubbard. It is edited by David (Wolverton) Farland. The cover art is painted by Ciruelo. As a note, having established the cover art, Jody Lynn Nye has written a story as inspired by that art. We also have how-to articles by Orson Scott Card, Ciruelo and Echo Chernik (our Illustrators of the Future coordinating judge.) And lastly, there is an article by Jerry Pournelle that we created by transcribing an interview he gave on his working with Robert Heinlein.

A constellation of the brightest lights in the Science Fiction and Fantasy firmament have judged these authors to be the best, the brightest, the truest emerging stars in the field. From Alien Invasion to Alternate History, from Cyberpunk to Comic Fantasy to Post-Apocalyptic Worlds, these are the winning writers who have mastered every version and vision of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Don't be left behind. Get a read on what's next.

This is your window into incredible worlds of wizardry, warfare and wonder. This is your escape into fantastic realms of the human mind lurking just beyond your imagination…and reaching deep into your wildest dreams. This is your ticket to tomorrow. Celebrate the future of science fiction and fantasy…now. “Keep the Writers of the Future going. It’s what keeps sci-fi alive.” —ORSON SCOTT CARD Included: Bonus short stories by Orson Scott Card, Mike Resnick & L. Ron Hubbard & a color spread highlighting the story illustrations