#Writers of the Future

[fulltime-chaos-incarnate]

the messengers of doom–

'the messengers of doom' is an insightful yet humorous spin on hindu mythology, the first book of a series, through the eyes of MC anusha malhotra. this, according to readers, "riveting" and "incredibly entertaining" story brings together gods, myths, monsters and touches universal themes that bring the world together–like love, struggle, and oreos. a compelling novel according to readers–and written at just 15 years old by saanvi khanna, a passionate teen with dreams to change the world with her stories–make sure to put TMOD on your TBR list right now! the book is available on amazon; check out the links in bio. looking forward you can show your kind support and encouragement by reading TMOD, leaving reviews, making fanart/fanfiction and using the tags #themessengersofdoom, and telling all your contacts about it!

[reyturnofbensolo]

Frazetta Fri-YAY!

[crestfallenstars]

i think the secret to love is loving a person just the right amount.

not too much, not too less.

if it's too much, your love fills up the jar, seeps through sometimes, becoming perceptually, one sided.

it doesn't leave much room for the other heart to pour their love, does it?

if you love them less, the jar won't be full, it'll be unsatisfied.

and so will you.

but if you love them just the right amount, you fill it up 50 at first, and they fill the next 50.

and when you both grow together, more love seeps on top.

love is a human right.

love, crestfallenstars

[signal-failure]

Writers of the Future, Volume 40

Writers of the Future , Volume 40 is this year’s collection of sci-fi and fantasy stories from emerging authors, illustrated by emerging artists. This year’s collection includes a loyal virtual-cat companion, some not-so-imaginary friends, and a robot companion who might be a remorseless planet-killing AI.  This annual anthology always includes new talent in scifi and fantasy, as well as articles…

[wanderrealms]

My story received a Silver Honorary Mention in Writers of the Future.

[tccbookdesign]

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[writingwithtrauma]

message to the moon

the moon will always closely listen

when i talk about my worries

when i tell her that i

no longer wish to be here

and that if i could

i’d be one of her countless stars

yet she will whisper back

that a star is just a star

and what difference does it make

that i shine brightly

on the sky

amongst every other twinkling star

when i can stand on ground

and shine as the only one?

- being what you make of yourself

[tamiveldura]

Friday Update 11/15/24

This week I've broken ground on my new scifi short story for BSQ magazine. According to my outline I'm looking at about 10k total. Now that words have started, that'll build up quick. I'd love to wrap it up next week.

The Veldura house is moving soonish. We don't have official orders yet, but our expected date is coming up quick, so there are a lot of logistics tasks that have taken up time. That'll be worse next week, I imagine. Thankfully I have some time built into the schedule.

I've made some progress on some Vampires art. I'm trying to find my style of drawing and color, which involves a lot of trying-and-not-liking things, it turns out. I've started collecting art that I love so I can study it. Color is kicking my butt, though.

Vampires 3 is up on the schedule after this scifi, but I don't think I'll get to it before we move, so that will probably be December's only project.

OH! I received a rejection from Writers of the Future this week. My short story was given an honorable mention, which isn't an award, but it does put my name on a list and I was able to to add that mention to the cover letter when I submitted the story to Asimov. Now we wait to see what Asimov says.

until next week!

[cinematicnomad]

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[thegeekiary]

On April 25, 2024, the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood, California, was the home of the 40th Writers of the Future Awards and 35th Illustrators of the Future Awards.

Read More: Writers and Illustrators of the Future Awards 2024

[scriptwriters-network]

Writing Programs and Fellowships for Emerging Writers

The discussions explored the application submission processes for the writing programs, including the importance of submitting the right scripts which showcases the writing and selection process.

More info here.

[ivanymicah]

"I owe myself this forlorn attempt to offer an atonement. Tell the sunsets that I can't come out. Tell the skies that I'm fighting the urge to leave. August will silence me and I hope it does me good."

— 𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘩

[crestfallenstars]

i think what i hate most about happiness is the constant shift of what it is to me.

it used to be being able to stay home sick, winning a bet against my brother.

but now it's this one feeling, to not feel lonely.

it's to have a family, even though i'd be a horrible wife and a disgraceful mother.

my confession is that every night, i cry to my pillow.

i sob and i scream, i want someone to hear me.

i'm so done, showing up to school everyday, sleeping throughout the day.

dreaming, hoping to get away.

it's the same thing, over and over.

i dont want these lessons anymore, i want this big joke to end.

i want someone to treat me right, to do and to mean everything they tell me.

im tired. why can't anyone fucking see?

love, crestfallenstars

[lilybug-02]

It's the bug gang!

Bug Fact: Caterpillars have 12 eyes! Kinda. They have simple eyes called, stemmata, all along their body. Vision is very blurry.

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[wanderrealms]

Honorary Mention certificate came in the mail :)