Chapter 1
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What has been said about the
L. RON HUBBARD
Presents
Writers of the Future
Anthologies
“Not only is the writing excellent … it is also extremely varied. There’s a lot of hot new talent in it.”
—Locus magazine
“Always a glimpse of tomorrow’s stars.”
—Publishers Weekly starred review
“Where can an aspiring sci-fi artist go to get discovered? … Fortunately, there’s one opportunity—the Illustrators of the Future Contest—that offers up-and-coming artists an honest-to-goodness shot at science fiction stardom.”
—Sci-Fi magazine
“I really can’t say enough good things about Writers of the Future.… It’s fair to say that without Writers of the Future, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
—Patrick Rothfuss
Writers of the Future Contest winner 2002
“The book you are holding in your hands is our first sight of the next generation of science fiction and fantasy writers.”
—Orson Scott Card
Writers of the Future Contest judge
“This is an opportunity of a lifetime.”
—Larry Elmore
Illustrators of the Future Contest judge
“The road to creating art and getting it published is long, hard and trying. It’s amazing to have a group, such as Illustrators of the Future, there to help in this process—creating an outlet where the work can be seen and artists can be heard from all over the globe.”
—Rob Prior
Illustrators of the Future Contest judge
“The Writers of the Future experience played a pivotal role during a most impressionable time in my writing career. And afterward, the WotF folks were always around when I had questions or needed help. It was all far more than a mere writing contest.”
—Nnedi Okorafor
Writers of the Future Contest published finalist 2002
“If you want a glimpse of the future—the future of science fiction—look at these first publications of tomorrow’s masters.”
—Kevin J. Anderson
Writers of the Future Contest judge
“Speculative fiction fans will welcome this showcase of new talent .…Winners of the simultaneous Illustrators of the Future Contest are featured with work as varied and as exciting as the authors.”
—Library Journal starred review
“The Writers of the Future Contest is a valuable outlet for writers early in their careers. Finalists and winners get a unique spotlight that says ‘this is the way to good writing.’ ”
—Jody Lynn Nye
Writers of the Future Contest judge
“The Contests are amazing competitions. I wish I had something like this when I was getting started—very positive and cool.”
—Bob Eggleton
Illustrators of the Future Contest judge
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