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The results for quarter one have been released! They are now posted on the blog! https://www.writersofthefuture.com/writers-of-the-future-contest-1st-quarter-2019-winners/ Looks like a massive quarter with like 225 honorable mentions! That's the most I've ever seen. Congrats all! And onto the next q...

This is all great stuff, Wulf, and very helpful knowledge. I sure learned some stuff. In the same spirit of giving, I can perhaps add a little bit to all of this. I've read every WOTF volume multiple times, and have studied all the stories looking for commonalities. As a result I've come up with abo...

thegirlintheglasses wrote:These tips are really helping me to grow. And I'm going to keep entering stories I love. Who knows, maybe I could go for 3 F in a row???

Yes!

wotf058 yay! I am happy to get this gag off my mouth and officially say I made finalist. I can also officially say I did not win. Still makes me feel like I'm on the path. Onward! Congratudolances, Brittany. Two finalists in a row. That's amazing! You are definitely on the path. You'll get 'em next...

Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum, but not to WotF. I have submitted in the past (and received an Honorable Mention), but then life happened. Listening to the Topanga Canyon story motivated me to start submitting again. (Which I just did for this quarter) :) I'm a German expat living in Spain, wit...

Hello friends (I feel like you are friends, because I have been lurking for some time and reading this thread beginning to end). The latest podcast inspired me to actually register and to thank Wulf and everyone who's commented for building this resource. I submitted to Q2 for the first time, and t...

Hi folks, I found this thread while searching for Gary’s story. I was in volume five. I believe I still have the shortest story (though it was a finalist). It was 184 words. The Disambiguation Of Captain Shroud was brilliant. Eolake Stobblehouse Http://eolake.com Loved your story, "Just Don't,...

. One trend I have noticed is that recently, shorter stories have been winning more often than they used to. Another trend: there are a lot more stories for the judge to choose from. It's interesting how the contest has evolved. Preston, I’m curious, how do you know there are more stories submitted...

I think you guys might enjoy this. I got to sit down with Dean Wesley Smith and chat about the importance of not giving up. https://soundcloud.com/writersofthefuture/5-preston-dennett-and-dean-wesley-smith-the-topanga-canyon-never-give-up-story?fbclid=IwAR0P6hF5X3cNIUrTk5dbIzpJ4VZZc-lI6fscszoQDhlZse...

RSchibler wrote:Preston I'm not a weeper, but your story made my eyes leak. Thank you.

Thanks, R Schibler! So glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks Thomas & all. Man oh man, what a week! So fun & amazing on so many levels. The art reveal was cahrazy! And yes, that's a word! Getting to see & hold and sign the actual book was even cahrazier! Got fitted for my tuxedo. That's definitely a first. Lots of firsts this week. The who...

Thanks, Thomas & all. Man & man, what a week! So fun & amazing on so many levels. The art reveal was cahrazy! And yes, that's a word! Getting to see & hold and sign the actual book was even cahrazier! Got fitted for my tuxedo. That's definitely a first. Lots of firsts this week. The ...

I doubt results will come out this week, guys. Both David Farland and Joni are here, and both seem to be quite busy with event stuff. Probably next week. Either way, I'm hoping you all get great news and are Finalists!

Hey Guys, So it's day four. What a whirlwind of fun we've been having. Meeting the other writers and illustrators has been awesome. The instructors, Orson Scott Card, Tim Powers and David Farland are freakin' hilarious. They're sharing all kinds of amazing inside stories. They've almost got me belie...

Two things happened to me yesterday. 1. My fantasy alt-history story, "War Dog," in the TERRA! TARA! TERROR! anthology published by Third Flatiron Publishing? It won FIRST PLACE in the Annual Critters' Readers' Poll for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Story in 2018! I know some her...

Wulf Moon wrote:Surreal moment, eh, Preston? I'm not sleeping much these days...

Very!
Now, get some sleep!

[quote="preston"]OMG, it's now available for pre-order! It's really happening!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hubbard-Presents-Writers-Future-Award-Winning/dp/1619866048/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1547522434&sr=8-1&keywords=writers+of+the+future+35

My winning story was 3400 words (3500 after edits.) David recommended a little more description of setting and character. I totally agree with Moon. Story determines length. Always write as tight as you can. Review each sentence. Can you say what you want in less words? Then do it!

Congrats to everyone who entered. Don't give up, and you can definitely win this thing! And y'all have a leg-up from most others, because pretty much every year, at least one forumite wins. Usually more! This is the place to be. Good luck, all!

So, here it is! The cover of Volume 35, Writers of the Future.

Ooooh, it's getting closer!

https://www.prweb.com/releases/winners_of_worldwide_l_ron_hubbard_writers_illustrators_of_the_future_contests_have_been_finalized_for_year_35/prweb15966883.htm

Wulf Moon wrote:Volume 35 cover just revealed! Check it out! BOB EGGLETON!!! I LOVE his work!

Nice! Where did you see this?

Wow, over 200 HMs on the list. The competition must have been fierce.

Results have been posted on the blog. I see your name there, Wulf! It's now official!


https://www.writersofthefuture.com/writers-of-the-future-4th-quarter-standings-for-year-35/

Just got the call from contest coordinator Joni Labaqui. It's now okay for me to wave this sign: wotf059 SECOND PLACE! I'm going to Hollywood! I get to meet Preston! Where's that Topanga Canyon banner? Fortune favor the brave...in hopefully less time than it took me! All the beast, ~Moon~ Wulf! Wow...

thegirlintheglasses wrote:

KD Julicher wrote:

thegirlintheglasses wrote:
When you make a post, there are smilies to the side. If you click "View more smilies" you can get the signpost smiles.

hahaha! I did it! Thank you!

Fantastic news! Congratulations! Hope you win!

Condolences to those who received an "R." Don't give up! And congrats to all who rcvd an HM or SHM, whether it's your first or your tenth--it's always nice to be mentioned honorably. And for those still ***twitch*** waiting, fingers crossed that there are results yet to go out. Judging fro...