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Experience these powerful new voices—vivid, visceral, and visionary—as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited possibilities.

Twelve captivating tales from the best new science fiction and fantasy writers of the year as selected by Writers of the Future Contest judges accompanied by three more bestselling authors you've read before. Each is accompanied by a full-color illustration. Plus, Bonus Art and Writing Tips.

24 Award-winning Authors and Illustrators

3 Bonus Short Stories by L. Ron Hubbard * Nancy Kress * S. M. Stirling

Art and Writing Tips by Gregory Benford * Bob Eggleton * L. Ron Hubbard * Dean Wesley Smith

Edited by Jody Lynn Nye

16-page color gallery of artwork * Cover art by Dan dos Santos

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

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

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

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

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

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