Writers of the Future Podcast

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Episodes: 343

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Providing writing and illustrating tips and advice from Contest Judges, Winners and industry professionals for writers and artists, along with needed inspiration to keep on going! Based on the world-famous Writers of the Future Contest created in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard.

Episode Date
343. Crafting a Novel from Short Stories with Martin L. Shoemaker
Aug 30, 2025
342. Nev March Discusses How Writing Murder Mysteries Is Different Than SF&F
Aug 23, 2025
341. Lydia Sherrer Writing Urban Fantasy with Snarky Humor
Aug 16, 2025
340. N. V. Haskell How to Create Magic Systems
Aug 09, 2025
339. Laurence O'Bryan Founder BooksGoSocial
Aug 02, 2025
338. Django Degree Empowering Authors with Ownership and Royalties of their Wor
Jul 26, 2025
337. Craig Martelle Founder IASFA (Independent Association of Science Fiction & Fantasy Authors)
Jul 19, 2025
336. Bea Jackson from Illustrating Fan Fiction to International Bestselling Artist
Jul 12, 2025
335. Tom Wood: World Class Fantasy Artist Discusses "An Artist's Path"
Jul 05, 2025
334. Robert J. Sawyer: From Contestant to Contest Judge and Winner of all Major SF Awards
Jun 28, 2025
333. 3X World Fantasy Award Winner Tim Powers Tells Why Fantasy Must be Believable
Jun 21, 2025
332. Sean Williams: #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Writer Contest Winner and Judge
Jun 14, 2025
331. Volume 41 Illustrator Winners Discuss the Contest, Art, and the Illustrator Forum
Jun 07, 2025
330. Winners from year 41 at the Writers & Illustrators of the Future workshop and awards gala.
May 31, 2025
329. Volume 41 winners: David Hoffrichter, Lauren McGuire, Barlow Crassmont, Patrick MacPhee
May 24, 2025
328. Volume 41 winners: Robert Lowell, Jordan Smajstrla, CL Fors, Ian Keith
May 17, 2025
327. Jonathan Merkh President Forefront Books, #2 Fastest Growing Publisher in the US
May 10, 2025
326. Isaac Stewart VP Creative Development Dragonsteel Entertainment
May 03, 2025
325. Making the Writers of the Future 41 Audiobook - Kirby Heyborne and Jim, Tamra, Taylor Meskimen
Apr 26, 2025
324. Grand Prize Winners Randyn Bartholomew, Writer, and Jordan Smajstrla, Illustrator
Apr 19, 2025
323. Robert Hatch: How Does a Writer Go About Getting A Book Made Into a Movie
Mar 31, 2025
322. David Howard From Galaxy Quest Story and Screenplay to Newly Published Author
Mar 25, 2025
321. Jen Finelli The Meaning and Purpose of Suffering in Storytelling
Mar 18, 2025
320. Michael La Ronn Building a Writing Career While Raising a Family and a Full Time Job
Mar 11, 2025
319. Edward Ashton and the Making of the Movie Mickey 17
Mar 03, 2025
318. Announcing Ark Press Where Humans Win in the End
Feb 25, 2025
317. Toni Weisskopf, Baen Books, on the Future of Publishing
Feb 19, 2025
316. Z.S. Diamanti Writing Cozy Fantasy to Deal with the Aftermath of War
Feb 11, 2025
315. Marc Cameron Retired US Marshal on Writing Adventure Thrillers
Feb 05, 2025
314. Scot Noel Publisher of DreamForge Magazine Discussing AI in Publishing
Jan 28, 2025
313. Douglas E. Richards Discusses the Blur Between Science and Science Fiction
Jan 21, 2025
312. David Hankins on Writing SF Humor and “Death and the Dragon”
Jan 15, 2025
311. Victoria Sutherland Publisher of Foreword Reviews on Value of Trade Reviews for Authors
Jan 06, 2025
310. Steve Smith Publisher of Oasis Family Media Discusses Importance of Family Values
Jan 02, 2025
309. Adam Schomer Selling Superman: The Role of Comics in Pop Culture
Dec 22, 2024
308. Andrea Fleck-Nisbet CEO Independent Book Publishers Assn on the Future of Publishing
Dec 19, 2024
307. Elise Stephens the Amazing Use of Metaphors and Similes in Storytelling
Dec 09, 2024
306. Myke Cole Discusses Writing Historical Fiction vs Non-Fiction
Dec 02, 2024
305. Sean McManus President of Dreamscape on Growth of Audiobooks
Nov 30, 2024
304. Scott T. Barnes: Writing with Multiple 1st Person Points of View
Nov 14, 2024
303. Jason Kelly of Sounded Discusses the Ethics of AI Voice Narration
Nov 03, 2024
302. Cory Verner Pioneer in Digital Download Audiobooks and Creator of Christian Audio
Oct 31, 2024
301. Dennys Ilic World Class Celebrity Photographer Creating Photographic Art Books
Oct 27, 2024
300. Angelique Fawns Spooky tales for all ages plus a book of all short story markets
Oct 23, 2024
299. Joe Davis: Tips on Doing Successful Interviews
Oct 18, 2024
298. FanX Salt Lake 2024 Writers of the Future Panel
Oct 12, 2024
297. Ian Randal Strock: The Importance of Short Fiction
Oct 05, 2024
296. Jessica Brawner Tattoos on Dead Tree Flesh
Sep 28, 2024
295. Marc Scott Zicree: How Twilight Zone Handled Censored Subjects
Sep 21, 2024
294 S.M. Stirling Researching Time Travel Alternate History
Sep 14, 2024
293. James Rosone Researching Hi-Tech Near-Future Sci-Fi
Sep 07, 2024
292. Elliott Haimoff Conversations with the Men of Apollo Space Program
Aug 31, 2024
291. Anthony Goff, President Blackstone Publishing on Growth of Audiobooks
Aug 19, 2024
290. Meghna Pant, One of India's Most Celebrated Authors
Jul 29, 2024
288. Creating Writers of the Future 40 Audiobook
Jul 28, 2024
287. Jody Lynn Nye and Robert J. Sawyer We Can't Give Back But We Can Pay Forward
Jul 27, 2024
289. Melody Groves, President Western Writers of America Discusses Growth of Westerns
Jul 26, 2024
286. Shahid, Lezli, and Galaxy's Edge Anthology
Jul 19, 2024
285. Orson Scott Card's Journey as an Author and the Creation of "Ender's Game"
Jul 13, 2024
284. Craig Elliott Production Designer for Marvel, Disney, Dreamworks, Netflix
Jul 05, 2024
283. Meet Your New Favorite Authors: Lance, Stephannie, and Tom
Jun 29, 2024
282. Meet Your New Favorite Authors: James, Amir, Kal, John Eric, and Galen
Jun 22, 2024
281. Bill Fawcett on Writing Near Future Military SF and It’s Very Scary
Jun 15, 2024
280. Kathryn Raaker and Son, Robert Taggart, Writing Team
Jun 08, 2024
279. Indie and Self-Publishing is the Future Says Mark Leslie and Dean Wesley Smith
Jun 01, 2024
278. Senator Art Haywood and Son Arthur on Value of Arts to Society
May 25, 2024
277. Grand Prize Winners Jack Nash, Writer, and Tyler Vail, Illustrator.
May 18, 2024
276. Echo Chernik Illustrators of the Future Coordinating Judge on 35th Anniversary
May 11, 2024
275. Davina Powell Discusses Ingram iD Self-Publishing Tool
May 04, 2024
274. Jody Lynn Nye Coordinating Judge on 40 Years of Writers of the Future
Apr 19, 2024
273. John Brown Discusses Writing Magic Realism
Apr 13, 2024
272. SoundBooth Theater Creating Cinematic Audio
Apr 07, 2024
271. Stephen Kotowych editor of "The Year's Best Canadian F&SF Vol 1"
Mar 30, 2024
270. Calendar of Fools with Intergalactic Rejects
Mar 23, 2024
269. Locus Mag Editor in Chief Discusses Its Importance to SF&F
Mar 16, 2024
268. Mark Leslie Lefebvre: Creating and Growing a Universe
Mar 09, 2024
267. David Weber Creator of Honor Harrington and Other Incredible Sci-Fi
Mar 03, 2024
266. Craig Martelle on Compelling Military Fiction Drama
Feb 24, 2024
265. Jim Butcher Dresden Files and Writing Urban Fantasy
Feb 17, 2024
264. Deon McAdoo tells authors how to get books published through Ingram Spark
Feb 11, 2024
263. Contest Director Joni Labaqui Discusses the History of the Contest
Feb 03, 2024
262. Rebecca Hardy Discusses Writing in 1st Person
Jan 26, 2024
261. Jo Henry, Managing Director of Bookbrunch Publishing News Service
Jan 20, 2024
260. Judith Anderle Discusses AI, Publishing, and Copyright Law
Jan 13, 2024
259. Alex Shvartsman on Writing Snark in SF&F
Jan 04, 2024
258. José Sánchez & Chris Arias artists from Costa Rica
Dec 30, 2023
257. Barbara Lund Writing Sci-Fi Detective Procedurals
Dec 23, 2023
256. Michael Johnson, a technologist on future publishing trends
Dec 16, 2023
255. Matthew Wolf the Role of Inspiration in Fantasy Storytelling
Dec 09, 2023
254. Pak Gallego Board Game Creator from Spain
Dec 02, 2023
253. Gray Levett History of UK Rock & Roll Photography & More
Nov 26, 2023
252. Jim Meskimen—Actor, comedian, impressionist at FanX
Nov 17, 2023
251. Brandon Mull Special Magical World Building
Nov 11, 2023
250. Lazarus Black A Dream Come True
Nov 04, 2023
249. Charles Gannon on writing hard science fiction
Oct 29, 2023
248. Ringling College: Award-Winning Artists Turned Teachers
Oct 21, 2023
247. James Rosone Top 100 Amazon Author Tells How He Does It
Oct 14, 2023
246. D.J. Butler Navigating Right and Wrong in Storytelling
Oct 07, 2023
245. Dennis E. Taylor Pokes Fun With His Humorous Sci-Fi
Sep 30, 2023
244. Brian Lee Durfee Award-Winning Artist to Bestselling Author
Sep 23, 2023
243. Bea Jackson on the Importance of Humility as an Artist
Sep 16, 2023
242. Martin Shoemaker’s OPINION on the Unwritten Rules of the Writers of the Future
Sep 09, 2023
241. Bruce Brenneise Tips to Surviving as an Artist
Sep 02, 2023
240. Roger Christian Academy Award Winner for Star Wars Discusses The Hero’s Journey
Aug 26, 2023
239. 4 Different Styles 4 Award-Winning Authors
Aug 19, 2023
238. David Hankins & Sarah Morrison announce “Death and the Taxman” novel
Aug 14, 2023
237. 4 Award-winning authors and artists discuss their journeys to winning
Aug 06, 2023
236. Robert J. Sawyer: Good, Bad and Ugly of Social Media
Jul 29, 2023
235. Echo Chernik What Makes for Winning Art
Jul 23, 2023
234. Lezli Robyn Editor of Galaxy’s Edge Magazine
Jul 15, 2023
233. Nnedi Okorafor’s Outrageous Writer Journey
Jul 08, 2023
232. Dan Farr CEO FanX Salt Lake on pop culture
Jul 01, 2023
231. Bob Bly Creator of The Science Fictionary
Jun 24, 2023
230. Lydia van Vogt, Secretary of Gen Eisenhower Widow of A.E. van Vogt
Jun 17, 2023
229. John Haas did I tell you the one about a hideous idol?
Jun 10, 2023
228. 2023 Grand Prize Winners Dave Henrickson and Dao Vi
Jun 03, 2023
227. Steve Pantazis releases 1st of 9 volume epic fantasy series
May 27, 2023
226. Jim, Tamra, Taylor Meskimen - Why listen to Writers of the Future 39 audiobook
May 20, 2023
225. Mark Leslie: Book rating system G, PG, R, X equivalents
May 15, 2023
224. Brian Herbert author of “Dreamer of Dune” Frank Herbert
May 05, 2023
223. Radio theatre performance of "If I Were You"
May 01, 2023
222. Susan Kroupa and her Labradoodle: Three Decades After Winning
Apr 22, 2023
221. Daniel Yocom: Professional Book Reviewer
Apr 15, 2023
220. Brian C. Hailes World Class Artist / Bestselling Author
Apr 09, 2023
219. Dave Sheets Helping Anyone to Create their Book
Apr 01, 2023
218. Multiple authors writing one world: Eldros Legacy
Mar 26, 2023
217. Kevin Ikenberry from Space Operations Officer to Bestselling Author
Mar 18, 2023
216. Storm Humbert and "Inner Workings" Kickstarter
Mar 10, 2023
215. Ray Porter, audiobook narrator and DC Comics Darkseid
Mar 04, 2023
214. James A. Owen - Here, There Be Dragons
Feb 24, 2023
213. "Hillbilly" and Ben with Three Ravens Publishing
Feb 19, 2023
212. Ron Collins Writing Space-Based Science Fiction
Feb 11, 2023
211. Douglas Richards Wormholes are real
Feb 04, 2023
210. Scot Noel Editor of DreamForge Magazine
Jan 28, 2023
209. JL George author of "The Word" and how disinformation changes nations
Jan 21, 2023
208. Illustrator Natalia Salvador and her journey from self-taught to pro
Jan 14, 2023
207. Hugh Howey returns with Across the Sand a sci-fi thriller
Jan 07, 2023
206. Rebecca Hardy Author of The House of Lost Wives
Dec 31, 2022
205. Jonathan Maberry Top Horror Author and creator of V-Wars
Dec 24, 2022
204. Artem Mirolevich world-class artist from Belarus
Dec 18, 2022
203. Hank Garrett from Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavyweight
Dec 09, 2022
202. Brian Trent from winner to published author of "Red Space Rising"
Dec 02, 2022
201. Thomas P. Vitale has produced over 350 movies discusses successful pitches
Nov 25, 2022
200. Celebrating With: The Professor Was a Thief
Nov 19, 2022
199. Elizabeth Wein from Contest winner to #1 NYT bestselling author
Nov 12, 2022
198. Science to Science Fiction: Jeffrey A. Carver, Edward M. Lerner, Alan Smale, Edward Willett
Nov 05, 2022
197. SLC FanX Illustrators of the Future: How to make it as an artist
Oct 29, 2022
196. SLX FanX Panel: Judges Brandon Sanderson, Todd McCaffrey, and Writers of the Future winners
Oct 22, 2022
195. Evan Leikam TikToker Book Reviews Kill
Oct 15, 2022
194. Crystal Crawford introduces Amazon Vella episodic publishing platform
Oct 08, 2022
193. Brian Meeks discusses the top 5 most powerful words in copywriting
Sep 30, 2022
192. Author Z. T. Bright uses fantasy to explore issues with social media
Sep 24, 2022
191. Ken Liu AMC Pantheon based on his stories in "The Hidden Girl"
Sep 18, 2022
190. N. V. Haskell from occupational therapist to award winning author
Sep 11, 2022
189. Echo Chernik shares hard won advice to survive as an artist
Sep 03, 2022
188. Em Dupre and Jim Zacarria: author and artist
Aug 28, 2022
187. Scott Dickey, CEO of Podium Audio, on a new business model for audiobooks
Aug 21, 2022
186. Jody Lynn Nye, the role of SF&F on the future of civilization
Aug 13, 2022
185. Desmond Astaire is career military and Grand Prize writer winner
Aug 06, 2022
184. Craig Alanson turned the alien invasion trope on its head
Jul 30, 2022
183. Elizabeth Ticknor & Rebecca Treasure making their dreams happen
Jul 23, 2022
182. Larry Elmore Dungeons & Dragons and Dragonlance artist
Jul 16, 2022
181. Dean Wesley Smith discusses the brand new world of publishing
Jul 08, 2022
180. Nancy Cartwright, voice of Bart Simpson, provides 6 steps to survival
Jul 03, 2022
179. Meet 3 amazing winners from the United Kingdom
Jun 25, 2022
178. Michael Talbot from Jamaica to Boston on being a pro artist
Jun 18, 2022
177. Martin Shoemaker on Kickstarter book publishing strategies
Jun 11, 2022
176. Kevin J. Anderson co-authoring with Rush lead drummer Neil Peart
Jun 03, 2022
175. How James Rosone became an Amazon Top 100 Author
May 29, 2022
174. Mike Jack Stoumbos from teacher to author and his anti-bullying story
May 20, 2022
173. 3 Australian writers talk about winning Writers of the Future
May 14, 2022
172. Damon Courtney how to build fans with BookFunnel
May 07, 2022
171. Robert J. Sawyer on telling stories only you can tell
Apr 29, 2022
170. Gold Award Winners 2022 Zaine Lodhi and Desmond Astaire
Apr 22, 2022
169. Art reveal: writers see their art and meet the artists
Apr 15, 2022
168. Hugh Howey, bestselling self-published author of "Wool"
Mar 28, 2022
167. Philippa Werner ensuring you get all royalties owed to you
Mar 21, 2022
166. Laura Crenshaw stabilizing and expanding the storytelling industry
Mar 12, 2022
165. Marta Sprout, thriller stories give a safe way to unravel why people are violent
Mar 06, 2022
164. Judith Anderle: Publishing Contracts & Rights
Feb 26, 2022
163. Michael Anderle founder of 20BooksTo50K
Feb 19, 2022
162. Turkish artist Max Cavun bringing the best out of fellow artists
Feb 12, 2022
161. Nina Kiriki Hoffman on writer's block
Feb 05, 2022
160. How to become an author: Zack Be, Storm Humbert, Luke Wildman
Jan 28, 2022
159. Jeff Edwards how to write about ordinary people doing extraordinary things
Jan 23, 2022
158. NYT bestselling author Douglas E. Richards from UFO non-believer to believer
Jan 15, 2022
157. Tom Wood from humble beginnings to world class artist
Jan 07, 2022
156. Anj Dockrey Filipina-American author, artist, educator, mother on persistence
Jan 02, 2022
155. Kary English Do's, Dont's, and WTF on submitting to Writers of the Future
Dec 26, 2021
154. A.G. Riddle a self-publishing sensation with "The Atlantis Gene"
Dec 20, 2021
153. Bea Jackson illustration from Michelle Obama to LeBron James
Dec 13, 2021
152. Jenna Moreci Three important tips to reach GenZ and Millennials
Dec 05, 2021
151. Dean Wesley Smith publishing 70 books in one year to celebrate his 70th birthday
Nov 27, 2021
150. Gold Award Winners 2021 Anh Le and Barbara Lund
Nov 21, 2021
149. The Value of Mentors with Wulf Moon and Brittany Rainsdon
Nov 07, 2021
148. Blake Casselman on creating pop-culture conventions
Oct 29, 2021
147. The Big Art Reveal!
Oct 25, 2021
146. Writing Panel with Brandon Sanderson, David Farland, SM Stirling, Eric James Stone, Darci Stone
Oct 16, 2021
145. CEO of Dragon Con Pat Henry on what makes Dragon Con so important
Oct 09, 2021
144. Alexi Vandenberg on marketing and conventions
Oct 03, 2021
143. Dragon Con: How to survive as an artist
Sep 26, 2021
142. Dragon Con: Story Prompts on the Writers of the Future Panel
Sep 18, 2021
141. Joe Montaldo on politics in science fiction
Sep 11, 2021
140. Todd McCaffrey NYT bestselling author on indie vs traditional publishing
Sep 04, 2021
139. Robin Whitten Founder of AudioFile Mag on the history of audiobooks
Aug 28, 2021
138. David Farland: Why he is called the Story Doctor
Aug 21, 2021
137. Exec Dir of Audio Publishers Assn Michele Cobb on explosive growth of the audio industry
Aug 14, 2021
136. Katherine Kurtz created the historical fantasy sub-genre
Aug 08, 2021
135. Academy award-winner Roger Christian on the making of Battlefield Earth
Aug 01, 2021
134. Michelle Desrochers & Amelia Pisano on paranormal in creative writing
Jul 25, 2021
133. Andrew Gulli editor-in-chief of Strand Magazine on Mystery Sci-Fi
Jul 17, 2021
132. Mickey Mikkelson on the value of a publicist
Jul 10, 2021
131. Robert Hogg discusses Mars rover Perseverance as the D/Mission Manager
Jul 03, 2021
130. Brittany Rainsdon overcoming life issues to become an author
Jun 26, 2021
129. Dan dos Santos world-famous-artist on the importance of art education
Jun 21, 2021
128. Ace Antonio Hall "Nzondi" on how to present yourself
Jun 12, 2021
127. Mary Jane Popp on the KISS of self promotion
Jun 05, 2021
126. Kimberly Quigley on pitching stories for TV and doing interviews
May 29, 2021
125. Show Host Frank MacKay What Makes a Good Radio/TV Interview
May 22, 2021
124. S. M. Stirling: History is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to be plausible. History doesn't.
May 15, 2021
123. Andy Dibble speaks of religion in sci-fi & fantasy and idea driven storytelling
May 09, 2021
122. John Haas When life gets in the way, dreams can still be made to happen
May 01, 2021
121. Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzan, and John Carter Explained
Apr 25, 2021
120. Michael Z. Williamson on military SF, military fiction, and libertarian themed fiction
Apr 19, 2021
119. Otto Penzler on the key element to all storytelling
Apr 12, 2021
118. The power of story and censorship with David Doering
Apr 05, 2021
117. Sara Frazetta, granddaughter of Frank and founder of Frazetta Girls
Mar 29, 2021
116. Ed Hulse, Pulp Fiction expert and its impact on today's popular culture
Mar 20, 2021
115. Dragon Con CEO, Pat Henry, on the importance of conventions
Mar 14, 2021
114. Kevin J. Anderson paying it forward to the next generation of authors
Mar 06, 2021
113. Bhagyashree Prabhutendolkar, publisher of India youth magazine for positive change
Feb 28, 2021
112. How the Sci-Fi West Was Won with Dakota Livesay
Feb 20, 2021
111. Dr. Beatrice Kondo of Johns Hopkins Univ on biotechnology and science fiction
Feb 14, 2021
110. Eric Flint bestselling author combined 7 trade unions and a Master's in History
Feb 07, 2021
109. Canadian Author Mark Leslie Lefebvre: On Passion and Werewolves
Jan 30, 2021
108. Joe Montaldo's New Year's Resolution to Write a Story
Jan 25, 2021
107. Bill Fawcett ABCs of Getting Published
Jan 18, 2021
106. Steven L. Sears, one of Hollywood's most successful screenwriters
Jan 11, 2021
105. Wulf Moon discusses the value of the Writers of the Future Forum to improving one's craft
Jan 04, 2021
104. RJ Ellory on the difference between a writer and an aspiring writer
Dec 28, 2020
103. Charles Gannon discusses world-building and use of exosapients and exobiospheres
Dec 21, 2020
102. Lezli Robyn, editor of Galaxy's Edge Magazine, discusses what a rejection means
Dec 13, 2020
101. Scot Noel publisher of DreamForge Magazine discusses how to get published
Dec 05, 2020
100. Toni Weisskopf, Publisher of Baen Books, discusses history of Baen and future of publishing
Nov 28, 2020
99. Alan Smale is a NASA engineer and award winning alternate history author
Nov 21, 2020
98. Lazarus Chernik gives the role of an art director and what they are looking for
Nov 14, 2020
97. Larry Niven creator of Known Space discusses writing hard sci fi
Nov 08, 2020
96. Nancy Kress gives the 3 key points of world-building
Nov 03, 2020
95. Dave Chesson, the Kindlepreneur, discusses the evolution of self-publishing
Oct 23, 2020
94. Echo Chernik discusses talent, skill, and diversity in art
Oct 16, 2020
93. Liz Busby discusses the value of SF&F to address religious issues
Oct 10, 2020
92. Elizabeth Chatsworth successfully maneuvers a mid-life career change
Oct 03, 2020
91. Sean Patrick Hazlett combines real-world paranormal with dark fantasy
Sep 28, 2020
90. Craig Elliott: from illustration to animation with Disney, Dreamworks, to Netflix
Sep 21, 2020
89. Cassandre Bolan, surviving as an artist, a single mom with kids, and a midlife crisis
Sep 17, 2020
88. Martin Shoemaker talks about Hard Sci-fi that he calls Neo-Apollo
Sep 05, 2020
87. Stoney Compton on the importance of research in historical fiction
Aug 30, 2020
86. Nnedi Okorafor from sports to writing to bestselling author, Black Panther, and Hollywood
Aug 25, 2020
85. Illustrator Mark Payton talks about his career and the Star Trek fan film Axanar
Aug 19, 2020
84. Melissa Yuan-Innes: From medical doctor to fantasy author
Aug 08, 2020
83. Bea Jackson discusses her success by growing with the art industry
Aug 03, 2020
82. James Glass from writing to PhD in Physics back to writing
Jul 25, 2020
81. Jean-Paul Garnier Indie owner Space Cowboy Bookstore talks about SF
Jul 17, 2020
80. Michael Michera from Poland: It's hard work that gets you in the right place at the right time
Jul 11, 2020
79. L. Ron Hubbard Writing Tips: "Suspense" with Tim Powers
Jul 06, 2020
78. Dustin Panzino discusses surviving as an artist with no conventions
Jun 29, 2020
77. Corry Lee: from a Harvard Physics PhD to a science fiction novelist
Jun 22, 2020
76. Iranian winner Mason Matak and his challenges creating art in Iran
Jun 18, 2020
75. How to write fantasy with World Fantasy Award winner Tim Powers
Jun 09, 2020
74. L. Ron Hubbard Writing Tips: "Manuscript Factory" with David Farland
May 31, 2020
73. Kevin J. Anderson talks about publishing today and his Masters program
May 23, 2020
72. UK winner Mike Wood has "retired" to his new career as an author
May 19, 2020
71. David D'Amico transitions to writing as a vocation from a hobby
May 13, 2020
70. Sean Williams on making story collaboration work for you
May 09, 2020
69. Diane Dillon, one of the most acclaimed illustrators of our time
May 02, 2020
68. L. Ron Hubbard Writing Tips: "Magic Out of a Hat" with Orson Scott Card
Apr 02, 2020
67. Matthew Rotundo discusses how to start a story
Mar 23, 2020
66. Ken Scholes from preacher to author to musician
Mar 16, 2020
65. Illustrator Bea Jackson approaches digital art using traditional methods
Mar 12, 2020
64. Jason Fischer mentors creative people on the autism spectrum
Mar 02, 2020
63. Laurie Tom details how she successfully outlines her short fiction
Feb 24, 2020
62. Kary English quit writing in her teens and is now Contest winner and 1st reader
Feb 19, 2020
61. David Farland: How to Make More Money With Your Novel
Feb 12, 2020
60. Terry Madden provides tips on juggling a career while becoming a writer
Jan 27, 2020
59. Tom Doherty, Publisher of Tor, on the history of SF and value of Writers of the Future
Jan 20, 2020
58. Grand Master Robert Silverberg discusses SF, Asimov, Campbell, Heinlein, Hubbard
Jan 13, 2020
57. Scott T. Barnes editor of NewMyths mag on writing despite anything
Jan 07, 2020
56. Q&A with Orson Scott Card plus how "Ender's Game" was born
Dec 30, 2019
55. Dragon Award winner Brad Torgersen discusses his writing career and some helpful tips
Dec 23, 2019
54. Jody Lynn Nye shares her considerable experience with social media
Dec 18, 2019
53. Brianna Winner, from bullied, dyslexic 12-year-old to award-winning author
Dec 12, 2019
52. Elise Stephens as a new mom gives tips for a career as an author
Nov 25, 2019
51. Jennifer Ober is a SCAD graduate and a "con virgin" at DragonCon
Nov 18, 2019
50. Carrie Callahan: A rags to riches writer's dream come true
Nov 11, 2019
49. Fantasy artist Ciruelo: Never lose the passion you started with
Nov 05, 2019
48. Echo & Lazarus Chernik on the difference between illustration & fine art
Oct 26, 2019
47. Illustrator Bruce Brenneise: How to handle art direction
Oct 16, 2019
46. Robert J. Sawyer on Diversity in SF and Paying it Forward
Sep 30, 2019
45. Illustrator Brian C. Hailes Suggests Growing a Thick Skin as an Aspiring Artist
Sep 26, 2019
44. Writing Short Stories that sell from Contest Judges
Sep 21, 2019
43. Larry Elmore, Dragonlance artist, provides 3 important tips
Sep 16, 2019
42. Robert A. Heinlein and L. Ron Hubbard Help Save Lives at DragonCon Blood Drive
Sep 09, 2019
41. Story Prompts, Short Fiction & How to Win the Contest from 7 Contest Judges
Sep 03, 2019
40. Martin Shoemaker: How he gave up giving up
Aug 29, 2019
39. Wulf Moon, award winning author talks about establishing your brand
Aug 22, 2019
38. Rob Prior talks about giving artists a chance
Aug 15, 2019
37. Illustrator winner Daniel Reneau (vol 29) is a designer at KidRobot
Aug 06, 2019
36. DawnRay Ammon & Jenna Eatough and the start of Fyrecon
Aug 02, 2019
35. Robert J. Defendi: "It takes 10 years to become an overnight success"
Jul 30, 2019
34. Brian Lee Durfee, from Illustration to Writing as a profession
Jul 27, 2019
33. Kathleen Dalton-Woodbury talks about Orson Scott Card's 3 rules for storytelling
Jul 25, 2019
32. Eric James Stone & Darci Stone at SLC FanX Convention talk about Writers of the Future
Jul 23, 2019
31. Preston Dennett entered 47 times since 1986 before winning
Jul 11, 2019
30. Yingying Jiang is an award-winning artist with a traditional Chinese background
Jul 09, 2019
29. UK artist Sam Kemp on the journey of learning art
Jul 06, 2019
28. Meet Rustin Lovewell, from scientist to author, this is his story
Jul 04, 2019
27. Meet Qianjiao Ma, award winning illustrator from China
Jun 27, 2019
26. Illustrator Alexander Gustafson at Book Expo America: Never Quit. Never give Up!
Jun 20, 2019
25. Meet Mica Scotti Kole: a new writer voice you will want to know
Jun 17, 2019
24. Writer winner Kyle Kirrin discusses how Brandon Sanderson inspired him
Jun 15, 2019
23. Award winning artist Josh Pemberton and his path to illustration
Jun 13, 2019
22. An interview with award winning artist Emerson Rabbitt
Jun 11, 2019
21. Dean Wesley Smith, international bestselling author on clean first drafts and danger of rewrites
Jun 08, 2019
20. Canadian writer winner John Haas discusses his journey to being a full time writer
Jun 06, 2019
19. Interview with Illustrator Jennifer Ober and a simple message: practice!
Jun 03, 2019
18. Award winning writer Carrie Callahan tells writers: "don't self reject"
May 31, 2019
16. Interview with Alice Wang, the youngest winner in Contest history
May 28, 2019
17. Let award winning artist Allen Morris inspire anyone looking to become an artist
May 27, 2019
15. Interview with Lithuanian illustrator Vytautas Vasiliauskas with a message in his native tongue
May 24, 2019
14. Interview with Korean illustrator winner Christine Rhee, new mother and aspiring artist
May 22, 2019
13. Interview with writer David Cleden on writing as a career after a successful career
May 20, 2019
12. Interview with writer Christopher Baker on the downside of giving up
May 17, 2019
11. Interview with illustrator Alexander Gustafson on surviving as an artist
May 14, 2019
10. Interview with Elise Stephens on being a mom and an author
May 10, 2019
9. Interview with Andrew Dykstal, Writers of the Future Golden Pen Award winner
May 08, 2019
8. Interview with Aliya Chen, Illustrators of the Future Gold Brush Award winner
May 04, 2019
7. Interview with Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta on the business of writing
Apr 30, 2019
6. Interview with Wulf Moon on the importance of always getting back up
Apr 26, 2019
5. Preston Dennett and Dean Wesley Smith, The Topanga Canyon Never Give Up Story
Apr 23, 2019
4. Interview With Bob Eggleton, Illustrators of the Future Judge
Apr 22, 2019
3. After the Workshop: Interview with Orson Scott Card, Tim Powers, David Farland
Apr 15, 2019
2. Interview with David Farland, Coordinating Judge
Apr 12, 2019
1. Interview with Contest Director, Joni Labaqui
Mar 30, 2019