Writers of the Future Podcast
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Episodes: 370
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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.
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370. Tim Waggoner Discusses Why Horror Is So Popular
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Mar 07, 2026 |
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369. Lisa Mangum, Bestselling Author and Managing Editor at Shadow Mountain Publishing
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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368. BookFunnel: One of a Writer’s Most Valuable Tools for Discovery
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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367. Carell Augustus: Making His Photographic Dream Book Come True
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Feb 14, 2026 |
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366. Mike Sheffield, Chair of the Heinlein Scholarship Committee for Science Students
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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365. Storm Michael Humbert and His Missed-Fits Anthology Book Project
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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364. Q&A with Writers of the Future First Readers
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Jan 24, 2026 |
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363. Kevin J. Anderson: From Bestselling Author to Director of a Publishing Graduate Program
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Jan 17, 2026 |
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362. Alan Smale: Writing Intense Alternate History Techno Thrillers
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Jan 10, 2026 |
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361. Bob Boze Bell: America’s Western Storyteller and Executive Editor of True West Magazine
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Jan 03, 2026 |
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360. Patrick Kidder Created Sally Port Magazine to Help Creatives Share Their Stories
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Dec 27, 2025 |
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359. Christina Hess, Head of Illustration at Ringling College, Exploring the Value of Art School and AI's Impact on Illustration
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Dec 20, 2025 |
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358. Ian Randal Strock Talks the Amazing History of Punctuation
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Dec 13, 2025 |
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357. Ruby Lovell Award Winning Journalist and International Bestselling Children's Book Author
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Dec 06, 2025 |
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356. Megan O’Russell Exploring Themes of Empowerment and Romance in a YA Context
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Nov 29, 2025 |
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355. James P. Nettles: Not Trying Is the True Failure
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Nov 22, 2025 |
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354. Bestselling Author Katie Cross Writes Very Comfortable Fantasy Fiction Books
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Nov 15, 2025 |
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353. Sesh, CEO Overleaf Books, Discusses the Value of the Contests to India’s 213,000,000 students
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Nov 08, 2025 |
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352. A Continuing Legacy for Legendary French Artist Moebius
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Nov 01, 2025 |
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351. Jeffrey Morris: Reinspiring the Future That Didn't Happen
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Oct 25, 2025 |
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350. Steven Heumann Probing Ethics of Ends Justifying the Means with Sci-Fi
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Oct 18, 2025 |
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349. Becca Lee Gardner: How to Handle Conflict and Force in Children's Books
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Oct 11, 2025 |
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348. Matthew Wolf On Creating Epic Adventure Fantasy
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Oct 04, 2025 |
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347. Navigating the AI Revolution with Stone Sanchez
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Sep 27, 2025 |
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346. Craig Miller: the first Director of Fan Relations for Lucasfilm Ltd.
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Sep 20, 2025 |
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345. Nancy Kress on Bioengineering, Aliens, and Crafting Authentic Science Fiction
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Sep 13, 2025 |
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344. Wulf Moon Discusses Three Lessons from the Blind Skier or the Nine Elements of Story Structure
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Sep 06, 2025 |
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343. Crafting a Novel from Short Stories with Martin L. Shoemaker
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Aug 30, 2025 |
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342. Nev March Discusses How Writing Murder Mysteries Is Different Than SF&F
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Aug 23, 2025 |
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341. Lydia Sherrer Writing Urban Fantasy with Snarky Humor
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Aug 16, 2025 |
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340. N. V. Haskell How to Create Magic Systems
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Aug 09, 2025 |
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339. Laurence O'Bryan Founder BooksGoSocial
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Aug 02, 2025 |
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338. Django Degree Empowering Authors with Ownership and Royalties of their Wor
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Jul 26, 2025 |
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337. Craig Martelle Founder IASFA (Independent Association of Science Fiction & Fantasy Authors)
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Jul 19, 2025 |
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336. Bea Jackson from Illustrating Fan Fiction to International Bestselling Artist
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Jul 12, 2025 |
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335. Tom Wood: World Class Fantasy Artist Discusses "An Artist's Path"
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Jul 05, 2025 |
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334. Robert J. Sawyer: From Contestant to Contest Judge and Winner of all Major SF Awards
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Jun 28, 2025 |
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333. 3X World Fantasy Award Winner Tim Powers Tells Why Fantasy Must be Believable
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Jun 21, 2025 |
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332. Sean Williams: #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Writer Contest Winner and Judge
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Jun 14, 2025 |
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331. Volume 41 Illustrator Winners Discuss the Contest, Art, and the Illustrator Forum
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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330. Winners from year 41 at the Writers & Illustrators of the Future workshop and awards gala.
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May 31, 2025 |
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329. Volume 41 winners: David Hoffrichter, Lauren McGuire, Barlow Crassmont, Patrick MacPhee
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May 24, 2025 |
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328. Volume 41 winners: Robert Lowell, Jordan Smajstrla, CL Fors, Ian Keith
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May 17, 2025 |
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327. Jonathan Merkh President Forefront Books, #2 Fastest Growing Publisher in the US
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May 10, 2025 |
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326. Isaac Stewart VP Creative Development Dragonsteel Entertainment
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May 03, 2025 |
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325. Making the Writers of the Future 41 Audiobook - Kirby Heyborne and Jim, Tamra, Taylor Meskimen
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Apr 26, 2025 |
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324. Grand Prize Winners Randyn Bartholomew, Writer, and Jordan Smajstrla, Illustrator
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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323. Robert Hatch: How Does a Writer Go About Getting A Book Made Into a Movie
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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322. David Howard From Galaxy Quest Story and Screenplay to Newly Published Author
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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321. Jen Finelli The Meaning and Purpose of Suffering in Storytelling
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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320. Michael La Ronn Building a Writing Career While Raising a Family and a Full Time Job
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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319. Edward Ashton and the Making of the Movie Mickey 17
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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318. Announcing Ark Press Where Humans Win in the End
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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317. Toni Weisskopf, Baen Books, on the Future of Publishing
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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316. Z.S. Diamanti Writing Cozy Fantasy to Deal with the Aftermath of War
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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315. Marc Cameron Retired US Marshal on Writing Adventure Thrillers
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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314. Scot Noel Publisher of DreamForge Magazine Discussing AI in Publishing
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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313. Douglas E. Richards Discusses the Blur Between Science and Science Fiction
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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312. David Hankins on Writing SF Humor and “Death and the Dragon”
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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311. Victoria Sutherland Publisher of Foreword Reviews on Value of Trade Reviews for Authors
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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310. Steve Smith Publisher of Oasis Family Media Discusses Importance of Family Values
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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309. Adam Schomer Selling Superman: The Role of Comics in Pop Culture
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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308. Andrea Fleck-Nisbet CEO Independent Book Publishers Assn on the Future of Publishing
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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307. Elise Stephens the Amazing Use of Metaphors and Similes in Storytelling
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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306. Myke Cole Discusses Writing Historical Fiction vs Non-Fiction
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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305. Sean McManus President of Dreamscape on Growth of Audiobooks
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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304. Scott T. Barnes: Writing with Multiple 1st Person Points of View
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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303. Jason Kelly of Sounded Discusses the Ethics of AI Voice Narration
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Nov 03, 2024 |
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302. Cory Verner Pioneer in Digital Download Audiobooks and Creator of Christian Audio
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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301. Dennys Ilic World Class Celebrity Photographer Creating Photographic Art Books
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Oct 27, 2024 |
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300. Angelique Fawns Spooky tales for all ages plus a book of all short story markets
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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299. Joe Davis: Tips on Doing Successful Interviews
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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298. FanX Salt Lake 2024 Writers of the Future Panel
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Oct 12, 2024 |
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297. Ian Randal Strock: The Importance of Short Fiction
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Oct 05, 2024 |
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296. Jessica Brawner Tattoos on Dead Tree Flesh
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Sep 28, 2024 |
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295. Marc Scott Zicree: How Twilight Zone Handled Censored Subjects
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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294 S.M. Stirling Researching Time Travel Alternate History
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Sep 14, 2024 |
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293. James Rosone Researching Hi-Tech Near-Future Sci-Fi
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Sep 07, 2024 |
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292. Elliott Haimoff Conversations with the Men of Apollo Space Program
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Aug 31, 2024 |
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291. Anthony Goff, President Blackstone Publishing on Growth of Audiobooks
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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290. Meghna Pant, One of India's Most Celebrated Authors
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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288. Creating Writers of the Future 40 Audiobook
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Jul 28, 2024 |
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287. Jody Lynn Nye and Robert J. Sawyer We Can't Give Back But We Can Pay Forward
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Jul 27, 2024 |
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289. Melody Groves, President Western Writers of America Discusses Growth of Westerns
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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286. Shahid, Lezli, and Galaxy's Edge Anthology
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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285. Orson Scott Card's Journey as an Author and the Creation of "Ender's Game"
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Jul 13, 2024 |
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284. Craig Elliott Production Designer for Marvel, Disney, Dreamworks, Netflix
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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283. Meet Your New Favorite Authors: Lance, Stephannie, and Tom
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Jun 29, 2024 |
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282. Meet Your New Favorite Authors: James, Amir, Kal, John Eric, and Galen
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Jun 22, 2024 |
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281. Bill Fawcett on Writing Near Future Military SF and It’s Very Scary
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Jun 15, 2024 |
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280. Kathryn Raaker and Son, Robert Taggart, Writing Team
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Jun 08, 2024 |
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279. Indie and Self-Publishing is the Future Says Mark Leslie and Dean Wesley Smith
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Jun 01, 2024 |
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278. Senator Art Haywood and Son Arthur on Value of Arts to Society
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May 25, 2024 |
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277. Grand Prize Winners Jack Nash, Writer, and Tyler Vail, Illustrator.
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May 18, 2024 |
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276. Echo Chernik Illustrators of the Future Coordinating Judge on 35th Anniversary
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May 11, 2024 |
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275. Davina Powell Discusses Ingram iD Self-Publishing Tool
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May 04, 2024 |
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274. Jody Lynn Nye Coordinating Judge on 40 Years of Writers of the Future
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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273. John Brown Discusses Writing Magic Realism
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Apr 13, 2024 |
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272. SoundBooth Theater Creating Cinematic Audio
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Apr 07, 2024 |
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271. Stephen Kotowych editor of "The Year's Best Canadian F&SF Vol 1"
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Mar 30, 2024 |
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270. Calendar of Fools with Intergalactic Rejects
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Mar 23, 2024 |
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269. Locus Mag Editor in Chief Discusses Its Importance to SF&F
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Mar 16, 2024 |
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268. Mark Leslie Lefebvre: Creating and Growing a Universe
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Mar 09, 2024 |
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267. David Weber Creator of Honor Harrington and Other Incredible Sci-Fi
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Mar 03, 2024 |
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266. Craig Martelle on Compelling Military Fiction Drama
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Feb 24, 2024 |
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265. Jim Butcher Dresden Files and Writing Urban Fantasy
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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264. Deon McAdoo tells authors how to get books published through Ingram Spark
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Feb 11, 2024 |
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263. Contest Director Joni Labaqui Discusses the History of the Contest
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Feb 03, 2024 |
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262. Rebecca Hardy Discusses Writing in 1st Person
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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261. Jo Henry, Managing Director of Bookbrunch Publishing News Service
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Jan 20, 2024 |
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260. Judith Anderle Discusses AI, Publishing, and Copyright Law
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Jan 13, 2024 |
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259. Alex Shvartsman on Writing Snark in SF&F
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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258. José Sánchez & Chris Arias artists from Costa Rica
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Dec 30, 2023 |
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257. Barbara Lund Writing Sci-Fi Detective Procedurals
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Dec 23, 2023 |
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256. Michael Johnson, a technologist on future publishing trends
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Dec 16, 2023 |
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255. Matthew Wolf the Role of Inspiration in Fantasy Storytelling
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Dec 09, 2023 |
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254. Pak Gallego Board Game Creator from Spain
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Dec 02, 2023 |
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253. Gray Levett History of UK Rock & Roll Photography & More
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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252. Jim Meskimen—Actor, comedian, impressionist at FanX
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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251. Brandon Mull Special Magical World Building
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Nov 11, 2023 |
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250. Lazarus Black A Dream Come True
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Nov 04, 2023 |
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249. Charles Gannon on writing hard science fiction
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Oct 29, 2023 |
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248. Ringling College: Award-Winning Artists Turned Teachers
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Oct 21, 2023 |
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247. James Rosone Top 100 Amazon Author Tells How He Does It
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Oct 14, 2023 |
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246. D.J. Butler Navigating Right and Wrong in Storytelling
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Oct 07, 2023 |
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245. Dennis E. Taylor Pokes Fun With His Humorous Sci-Fi
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Sep 30, 2023 |
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244. Brian Lee Durfee Award-Winning Artist to Bestselling Author
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Sep 23, 2023 |
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243. Bea Jackson on the Importance of Humility as an Artist
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Sep 16, 2023 |
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242. Martin Shoemaker’s OPINION on the Unwritten Rules of the Writers of the Future
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Sep 09, 2023 |
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241. Bruce Brenneise Tips to Surviving as an Artist
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Sep 02, 2023 |
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240. Roger Christian Academy Award Winner for Star Wars Discusses The Hero’s Journey
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Aug 26, 2023 |
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239. 4 Different Styles 4 Award-Winning Authors
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Aug 19, 2023 |
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238. David Hankins & Sarah Morrison announce “Death and the Taxman” novel
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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237. 4 Award-winning authors and artists discuss their journeys to winning
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Aug 06, 2023 |
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236. Robert J. Sawyer: Good, Bad and Ugly of Social Media
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Jul 29, 2023 |
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235. Echo Chernik What Makes for Winning Art
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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234. Lezli Robyn Editor of Galaxy’s Edge Magazine
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Jul 15, 2023 |
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233. Nnedi Okorafor’s Outrageous Writer Journey
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Jul 08, 2023 |
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232. Dan Farr CEO FanX Salt Lake on pop culture
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Jul 01, 2023 |
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231. Bob Bly Creator of The Science Fictionary
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Jun 24, 2023 |
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230. Lydia van Vogt, Secretary of Gen Eisenhower Widow of A.E. van Vogt
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Jun 17, 2023 |
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229. John Haas did I tell you the one about a hideous idol?
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Jun 10, 2023 |
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228. 2023 Grand Prize Winners Dave Henrickson and Dao Vi
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Jun 03, 2023 |
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227. Steve Pantazis releases 1st of 9 volume epic fantasy series
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May 27, 2023 |
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226. Jim, Tamra, Taylor Meskimen - Why listen to Writers of the Future 39 audiobook
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May 20, 2023 |
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225. Mark Leslie: Book rating system G, PG, R, X equivalents
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May 15, 2023 |
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224. Brian Herbert author of “Dreamer of Dune” Frank Herbert
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May 05, 2023 |
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223. Radio theatre performance of "If I Were You"
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May 01, 2023 |
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222. Susan Kroupa and her Labradoodle: Three Decades After Winning
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Apr 22, 2023 |
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221. Daniel Yocom: Professional Book Reviewer
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Apr 15, 2023 |
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220. Brian C. Hailes World Class Artist / Bestselling Author
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Apr 09, 2023 |
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219. Dave Sheets Helping Anyone to Create their Book
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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218. Multiple authors writing one world: Eldros Legacy
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Mar 26, 2023 |
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217. Kevin Ikenberry from Space Operations Officer to Bestselling Author
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Mar 18, 2023 |
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216. Storm Humbert and "Inner Workings" Kickstarter
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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215. Ray Porter, audiobook narrator and DC Comics Darkseid
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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214. James A. Owen - Here, There Be Dragons
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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213. "Hillbilly" and Ben with Three Ravens Publishing
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Feb 19, 2023 |
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212. Ron Collins Writing Space-Based Science Fiction
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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211. Douglas Richards Wormholes are real
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Feb 04, 2023 |
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210. Scot Noel Editor of DreamForge Magazine
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Jan 28, 2023 |
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209. JL George author of "The Word" and how disinformation changes nations
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Jan 21, 2023 |
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208. Illustrator Natalia Salvador and her journey from self-taught to pro
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Jan 14, 2023 |
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207. Hugh Howey returns with Across the Sand a sci-fi thriller
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Jan 07, 2023 |
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206. Rebecca Hardy Author of The House of Lost Wives
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Dec 31, 2022 |
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205. Jonathan Maberry Top Horror Author and creator of V-Wars
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Dec 24, 2022 |
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204. Artem Mirolevich world-class artist from Belarus
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Dec 18, 2022 |
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203. Hank Garrett from Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavyweight
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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202. Brian Trent from winner to published author of "Red Space Rising"
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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201. Thomas P. Vitale has produced over 350 movies discusses successful pitches
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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200. Celebrating With: The Professor Was a Thief
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Nov 19, 2022 |
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199. Elizabeth Wein from Contest winner to #1 NYT bestselling author
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Nov 12, 2022 |
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198. Science to Science Fiction: Jeffrey A. Carver, Edward M. Lerner, Alan Smale, Edward Willett
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Nov 05, 2022 |
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197. SLC FanX Illustrators of the Future: How to make it as an artist
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Oct 29, 2022 |
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196. SLX FanX Panel: Judges Brandon Sanderson, Todd McCaffrey, and Writers of the Future winners
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Oct 22, 2022 |
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195. Evan Leikam TikToker Book Reviews Kill
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Oct 15, 2022 |
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194. Crystal Crawford introduces Amazon Vella episodic publishing platform
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Oct 08, 2022 |
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193. Brian Meeks discusses the top 5 most powerful words in copywriting
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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192. Author Z. T. Bright uses fantasy to explore issues with social media
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Sep 24, 2022 |
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191. Ken Liu AMC Pantheon based on his stories in "The Hidden Girl"
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Sep 18, 2022 |
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190. N. V. Haskell from occupational therapist to award winning author
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Sep 11, 2022 |
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189. Echo Chernik shares hard won advice to survive as an artist
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Sep 03, 2022 |
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188. Em Dupre and Jim Zacarria: author and artist
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Aug 28, 2022 |
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187. Scott Dickey, CEO of Podium Audio, on a new business model for audiobooks
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Aug 21, 2022 |
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186. Jody Lynn Nye, the role of SF&F on the future of civilization
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Aug 13, 2022 |
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185. Desmond Astaire is career military and Grand Prize writer winner
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Aug 06, 2022 |
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184. Craig Alanson turned the alien invasion trope on its head
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Jul 30, 2022 |
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183. Elizabeth Ticknor & Rebecca Treasure making their dreams happen
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Jul 23, 2022 |
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182. Larry Elmore Dungeons & Dragons and Dragonlance artist
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Jul 16, 2022 |
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181. Dean Wesley Smith discusses the brand new world of publishing
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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180. Nancy Cartwright, voice of Bart Simpson, provides 6 steps to survival
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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179. Meet 3 amazing winners from the United Kingdom
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Jun 25, 2022 |
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178. Michael Talbot from Jamaica to Boston on being a pro artist
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Jun 18, 2022 |
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177. Martin Shoemaker on Kickstarter book publishing strategies
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Jun 11, 2022 |
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176. Kevin J. Anderson co-authoring with Rush lead drummer Neil Peart
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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175. How James Rosone became an Amazon Top 100 Author
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May 29, 2022 |
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174. Mike Jack Stoumbos from teacher to author and his anti-bullying story
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May 20, 2022 |
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173. 3 Australian writers talk about winning Writers of the Future
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May 14, 2022 |
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172. Damon Courtney how to build fans with BookFunnel
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May 07, 2022 |
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171. Robert J. Sawyer on telling stories only you can tell
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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170. Gold Award Winners 2022 Zaine Lodhi and Desmond Astaire
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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169. Art reveal: writers see their art and meet the artists
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Apr 15, 2022 |
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168. Hugh Howey, bestselling self-published author of "Wool"
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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167. Philippa Werner ensuring you get all royalties owed to you
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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166. Laura Crenshaw stabilizing and expanding the storytelling industry
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Mar 12, 2022 |
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165. Marta Sprout, thriller stories give a safe way to unravel why people are violent
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Mar 06, 2022 |
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164. Judith Anderle: Publishing Contracts & Rights
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Feb 26, 2022 |
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163. Michael Anderle founder of 20BooksTo50K
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Feb 19, 2022 |
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162. Turkish artist Max Cavun bringing the best out of fellow artists
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Feb 12, 2022 |
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161. Nina Kiriki Hoffman on writer's block
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Feb 05, 2022 |
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160. How to become an author: Zack Be, Storm Humbert, Luke Wildman
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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159. Jeff Edwards how to write about ordinary people doing extraordinary things
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Jan 23, 2022 |
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158. NYT bestselling author Douglas E. Richards from UFO non-believer to believer
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Jan 15, 2022 |
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157. Tom Wood from humble beginnings to world class artist
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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156. Anj Dockrey Filipina-American author, artist, educator, mother on persistence
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Jan 02, 2022 |
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155. Kary English Do's, Dont's, and WTF on submitting to Writers of the Future
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Dec 26, 2021 |
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154. A.G. Riddle a self-publishing sensation with "The Atlantis Gene"
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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153. Bea Jackson illustration from Michelle Obama to LeBron James
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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152. Jenna Moreci Three important tips to reach GenZ and Millennials
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Dec 05, 2021 |
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151. Dean Wesley Smith publishing 70 books in one year to celebrate his 70th birthday
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Nov 27, 2021 |
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150. Gold Award Winners 2021 Anh Le and Barbara Lund
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Nov 21, 2021 |
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149. The Value of Mentors with Wulf Moon and Brittany Rainsdon
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Nov 07, 2021 |
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148. Blake Casselman on creating pop-culture conventions
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Oct 29, 2021 |
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147. The Big Art Reveal!
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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146. Writing Panel with Brandon Sanderson, David Farland, SM Stirling, Eric James Stone, Darci Stone
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Oct 16, 2021 |
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145. CEO of Dragon Con Pat Henry on what makes Dragon Con so important
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Oct 09, 2021 |
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144. Alexi Vandenberg on marketing and conventions
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Oct 03, 2021 |
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143. Dragon Con: How to survive as an artist
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Sep 26, 2021 |
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142. Dragon Con: Story Prompts on the Writers of the Future Panel
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Sep 18, 2021 |
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141. Joe Montaldo on politics in science fiction
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Sep 11, 2021 |
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140. Todd McCaffrey NYT bestselling author on indie vs traditional publishing
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Sep 04, 2021 |
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139. Robin Whitten Founder of AudioFile Mag on the history of audiobooks
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Aug 28, 2021 |
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138. David Farland: Why he is called the Story Doctor
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Aug 21, 2021 |
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137. Exec Dir of Audio Publishers Assn Michele Cobb on explosive growth of the audio industry
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Aug 14, 2021 |
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136. Katherine Kurtz created the historical fantasy sub-genre
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Aug 08, 2021 |
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135. Academy award-winner Roger Christian on the making of Battlefield Earth
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Aug 01, 2021 |
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134. Michelle Desrochers & Amelia Pisano on paranormal in creative writing
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Jul 25, 2021 |
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133. Andrew Gulli editor-in-chief of Strand Magazine on Mystery Sci-Fi
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Jul 17, 2021 |
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132. Mickey Mikkelson on the value of a publicist
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Jul 10, 2021 |
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131. Robert Hogg discusses Mars rover Perseverance as the D/Mission Manager
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Jul 03, 2021 |
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130. Brittany Rainsdon overcoming life issues to become an author
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Jun 26, 2021 |
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129. Dan dos Santos world-famous-artist on the importance of art education
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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128. Ace Antonio Hall "Nzondi" on how to present yourself
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Jun 12, 2021 |
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127. Mary Jane Popp on the KISS of self promotion
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Jun 05, 2021 |
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126. Kimberly Quigley on pitching stories for TV and doing interviews
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May 29, 2021 |
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125. Show Host Frank MacKay What Makes a Good Radio/TV Interview
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May 22, 2021 |
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124. S. M. Stirling: History is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to be plausible. History doesn't.
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May 15, 2021 |
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123. Andy Dibble speaks of religion in sci-fi & fantasy and idea driven storytelling
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May 09, 2021 |
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122. John Haas When life gets in the way, dreams can still be made to happen
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May 01, 2021 |
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121. Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzan, and John Carter Explained
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Apr 25, 2021 |
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120. Michael Z. Williamson on military SF, military fiction, and libertarian themed fiction
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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119. Otto Penzler on the key element to all storytelling
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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118. The power of story and censorship with David Doering
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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117. Sara Frazetta, granddaughter of Frank and founder of Frazetta Girls
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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116. Ed Hulse, Pulp Fiction expert and its impact on today's popular culture
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Mar 20, 2021 |
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115. Dragon Con CEO, Pat Henry, on the importance of conventions
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Mar 14, 2021 |
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114. Kevin J. Anderson paying it forward to the next generation of authors
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Mar 06, 2021 |
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113. Bhagyashree Prabhutendolkar, publisher of India youth magazine for positive change
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Feb 28, 2021 |
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112. How the Sci-Fi West Was Won with Dakota Livesay
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Feb 20, 2021 |
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111. Dr. Beatrice Kondo of Johns Hopkins Univ on biotechnology and science fiction
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Feb 14, 2021 |
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110. Eric Flint bestselling author combined 7 trade unions and a Master's in History
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Feb 07, 2021 |
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109. Canadian Author Mark Leslie Lefebvre: On Passion and Werewolves
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Jan 30, 2021 |
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108. Joe Montaldo's New Year's Resolution to Write a Story
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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107. Bill Fawcett ABCs of Getting Published
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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106. Steven L. Sears, one of Hollywood's most successful screenwriters
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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105. Wulf Moon discusses the value of the Writers of the Future Forum to improving one's craft
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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104. RJ Ellory on the difference between a writer and an aspiring writer
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Dec 28, 2020 |
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103. Charles Gannon discusses world-building and use of exosapients and exobiospheres
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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102. Lezli Robyn, editor of Galaxy's Edge Magazine, discusses what a rejection means
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Dec 13, 2020 |
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101. Scot Noel publisher of DreamForge Magazine discusses how to get published
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Dec 05, 2020 |
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100. Toni Weisskopf, Publisher of Baen Books, discusses history of Baen and future of publishing
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Nov 28, 2020 |
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99. Alan Smale is a NASA engineer and award winning alternate history author
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Nov 21, 2020 |
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98. Lazarus Chernik gives the role of an art director and what they are looking for
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Nov 14, 2020 |
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97. Larry Niven creator of Known Space discusses writing hard sci fi
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Nov 08, 2020 |
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96. Nancy Kress gives the 3 key points of world-building
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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95. Dave Chesson, the Kindlepreneur, discusses the evolution of self-publishing
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Oct 23, 2020 |
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94. Echo Chernik discusses talent, skill, and diversity in art
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Oct 16, 2020 |
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93. Liz Busby discusses the value of SF&F to address religious issues
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Oct 10, 2020 |
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92. Elizabeth Chatsworth successfully maneuvers a mid-life career change
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Oct 03, 2020 |
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91. Sean Patrick Hazlett combines real-world paranormal with dark fantasy
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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90. Craig Elliott: from illustration to animation with Disney, Dreamworks, to Netflix
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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89. Cassandre Bolan, surviving as an artist, a single mom with kids, and a midlife crisis
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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88. Martin Shoemaker talks about Hard Sci-fi that he calls Neo-Apollo
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Sep 05, 2020 |
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87. Stoney Compton on the importance of research in historical fiction
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Aug 30, 2020 |
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86. Nnedi Okorafor from sports to writing to bestselling author, Black Panther, and Hollywood
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Aug 25, 2020 |
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85. Illustrator Mark Payton talks about his career and the Star Trek fan film Axanar
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Aug 19, 2020 |
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84. Melissa Yuan-Innes: From medical doctor to fantasy author
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Aug 08, 2020 |
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83. Bea Jackson discusses her success by growing with the art industry
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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82. James Glass from writing to PhD in Physics back to writing
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Jul 25, 2020 |
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81. Jean-Paul Garnier Indie owner Space Cowboy Bookstore talks about SF
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Jul 17, 2020 |
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80. Michael Michera from Poland: It's hard work that gets you in the right place at the right time
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Jul 11, 2020 |
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79. L. Ron Hubbard Writing Tips: "Suspense" with Tim Powers
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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78. Dustin Panzino discusses surviving as an artist with no conventions
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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77. Corry Lee: from a Harvard Physics PhD to a science fiction novelist
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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76. Iranian winner Mason Matak and his challenges creating art in Iran
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Jun 18, 2020 |
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75. How to write fantasy with World Fantasy Award winner Tim Powers
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Jun 09, 2020 |
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74. L. Ron Hubbard Writing Tips: "Manuscript Factory" with David Farland
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May 31, 2020 |
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73. Kevin J. Anderson talks about publishing today and his Masters program
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May 23, 2020 |
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72. UK winner Mike Wood has "retired" to his new career as an author
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May 19, 2020 |
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71. David D'Amico transitions to writing as a vocation from a hobby
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May 13, 2020 |
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70. Sean Williams on making story collaboration work for you
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May 09, 2020 |
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69. Diane Dillon, one of the most acclaimed illustrators of our time
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May 02, 2020 |
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68. L. Ron Hubbard Writing Tips: "Magic Out of a Hat" with Orson Scott Card
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Apr 02, 2020 |
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67. Matthew Rotundo discusses how to start a story
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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66. Ken Scholes from preacher to author to musician
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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65. Illustrator Bea Jackson approaches digital art using traditional methods
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Mar 12, 2020 |
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64. Jason Fischer mentors creative people on the autism spectrum
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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63. Laurie Tom details how she successfully outlines her short fiction
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Feb 24, 2020 |
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62. Kary English quit writing in her teens and is now Contest winner and 1st reader
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Feb 19, 2020 |
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61. David Farland: How to Make More Money With Your Novel
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Feb 12, 2020 |
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60. Terry Madden provides tips on juggling a career while becoming a writer
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Jan 27, 2020 |
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59. Tom Doherty, Publisher of Tor, on the history of SF and value of Writers of the Future
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Jan 20, 2020 |
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58. Grand Master Robert Silverberg discusses SF, Asimov, Campbell, Heinlein, Hubbard
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Jan 13, 2020 |
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57. Scott T. Barnes editor of NewMyths mag on writing despite anything
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Jan 07, 2020 |
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56. Q&A with Orson Scott Card plus how "Ender's Game" was born
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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55. Dragon Award winner Brad Torgersen discusses his writing career and some helpful tips
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Dec 23, 2019 |
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54. Jody Lynn Nye shares her considerable experience with social media
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Dec 18, 2019 |
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53. Brianna Winner, from bullied, dyslexic 12-year-old to award-winning author
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Dec 12, 2019 |
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52. Elise Stephens as a new mom gives tips for a career as an author
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Nov 25, 2019 |
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51. Jennifer Ober is a SCAD graduate and a "con virgin" at DragonCon
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Nov 18, 2019 |
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50. Carrie Callahan: A rags to riches writer's dream come true
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Nov 11, 2019 |
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49. Fantasy artist Ciruelo: Never lose the passion you started with
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Nov 05, 2019 |
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48. Echo & Lazarus Chernik on the difference between illustration & fine art
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Oct 26, 2019 |
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47. Illustrator Bruce Brenneise: How to handle art direction
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Oct 16, 2019 |
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46. Robert J. Sawyer on Diversity in SF and Paying it Forward
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Sep 30, 2019 |
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45. Illustrator Brian C. Hailes Suggests Growing a Thick Skin as an Aspiring Artist
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Sep 26, 2019 |
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44. Writing Short Stories that sell from Contest Judges
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Sep 21, 2019 |
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43. Larry Elmore, Dragonlance artist, provides 3 important tips
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Sep 16, 2019 |
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42. Robert A. Heinlein and L. Ron Hubbard Help Save Lives at DragonCon Blood Drive
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Sep 09, 2019 |
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41. Story Prompts, Short Fiction & How to Win the Contest from 7 Contest Judges
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Sep 03, 2019 |
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40. Martin Shoemaker: How he gave up giving up
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Aug 29, 2019 |
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39. Wulf Moon, award winning author talks about establishing your brand
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Aug 22, 2019 |
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38. Rob Prior talks about giving artists a chance
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Aug 15, 2019 |
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37. Illustrator winner Daniel Reneau (vol 29) is a designer at KidRobot
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Aug 06, 2019 |
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36. DawnRay Ammon & Jenna Eatough and the start of Fyrecon
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Aug 02, 2019 |
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35. Robert J. Defendi: "It takes 10 years to become an overnight success"
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Jul 30, 2019 |
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34. Brian Lee Durfee, from Illustration to Writing as a profession
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Jul 27, 2019 |
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33. Kathleen Dalton-Woodbury talks about Orson Scott Card's 3 rules for storytelling
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Jul 25, 2019 |
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32. Eric James Stone & Darci Stone at SLC FanX Convention talk about Writers of the Future
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Jul 23, 2019 |
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31. Preston Dennett entered 47 times since 1986 before winning
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Jul 11, 2019 |
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30. Yingying Jiang is an award-winning artist with a traditional Chinese background
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Jul 09, 2019 |
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29. UK artist Sam Kemp on the journey of learning art
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Jul 06, 2019 |
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28. Meet Rustin Lovewell, from scientist to author, this is his story
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Jul 04, 2019 |
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27. Meet Qianjiao Ma, award winning illustrator from China
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Jun 27, 2019 |
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26. Illustrator Alexander Gustafson at Book Expo America: Never Quit. Never give Up!
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Jun 20, 2019 |
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25. Meet Mica Scotti Kole: a new writer voice you will want to know
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Jun 17, 2019 |
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24. Writer winner Kyle Kirrin discusses how Brandon Sanderson inspired him
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Jun 15, 2019 |
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23. Award winning artist Josh Pemberton and his path to illustration
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Jun 13, 2019 |
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22. An interview with award winning artist Emerson Rabbitt
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Jun 11, 2019 |
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21. Dean Wesley Smith, international bestselling author on clean first drafts and danger of rewrites
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Jun 08, 2019 |
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20. Canadian writer winner John Haas discusses his journey to being a full time writer
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Jun 06, 2019 |
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19. Interview with Illustrator Jennifer Ober and a simple message: practice!
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Jun 03, 2019 |
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18. Award winning writer Carrie Callahan tells writers: "don't self reject"
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May 31, 2019 |
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16. Interview with Alice Wang, the youngest winner in Contest history
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May 28, 2019 |
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17. Let award winning artist Allen Morris inspire anyone looking to become an artist
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May 27, 2019 |
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15. Interview with Lithuanian illustrator Vytautas Vasiliauskas with a message in his native tongue
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May 24, 2019 |
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14. Interview with Korean illustrator winner Christine Rhee, new mother and aspiring artist
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May 22, 2019 |
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13. Interview with writer David Cleden on writing as a career after a successful career
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May 20, 2019 |
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12. Interview with writer Christopher Baker on the downside of giving up
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May 17, 2019 |
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11. Interview with illustrator Alexander Gustafson on surviving as an artist
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May 14, 2019 |
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10. Interview with Elise Stephens on being a mom and an author
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May 10, 2019 |
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9. Interview with Andrew Dykstal, Writers of the Future Golden Pen Award winner
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May 08, 2019 |
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8. Interview with Aliya Chen, Illustrators of the Future Gold Brush Award winner
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May 04, 2019 |
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7. Interview with Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta on the business of writing
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Apr 30, 2019 |
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6. Interview with Wulf Moon on the importance of always getting back up
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Apr 26, 2019 |
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5. Preston Dennett and Dean Wesley Smith, The Topanga Canyon Never Give Up Story
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Apr 23, 2019 |
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4. Interview With Bob Eggleton, Illustrators of the Future Judge
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Apr 22, 2019 |
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3. After the Workshop: Interview with Orson Scott Card, Tim Powers, David Farland
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Apr 15, 2019 |
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2. Interview with David Farland, Coordinating Judge
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Apr 12, 2019 |
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1. Interview with Contest Director, Joni Labaqui
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Mar 30, 2019 |