Contest-submitted art by published contest winner Nathan Deiwert 🎨 Best New Sci-Fi & Fantasy Artists — 2026 Contest Article Featuring All Winning Art 👉 Read the article →bit.ly/BestNewSci-Fi_Fantasy… Meet the visionary artists of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42—the next generation of visual storytellers shaping the future of speculative art. From globally selected winners to internationally renowned judges, the Illustrators of the Future Contest continues its 37-year legacy of discovering and mentoring extraordinary talent. ✨ Explore the artists. Discover their journeys. See the future of sci-fi & fantasy illustration come to life. #NathanDeiwert #WOTF42 #IllustratorsOfTheFuture #SciFiArt #FantasyArt #SpeculativeArt #EmergingArtists #FutureOfFiction

Submitted art by Grand Prize winner Bafu (Bohuslav Argaláš) 🎨 Best New Sci-Fi & Fantasy Artists — 2026 Contest Article Featuring All Winning Art 👉 Read the article → bit.ly/BestNewSciFiFantasyAr… Meet the visionary artists of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42—the next generation of visual storytellers shaping the future of speculative art. From globally selected winners to internationally renowned judges, the Illustrators of the Future Contest continues its 37-year legacy of discovering and mentoring extraordinary talent. ✨ Explore the artists. Discover their journeys. See the future of sci-fi & fantasy illustration come to life. #Bafu #WOTF42 #IllustratorsOfTheFuture #SciFiArt #FantasyArt #SpeculativeArt #EmergingArtists #FutureOfFiction

🎨 Award-winning art and story: “A Ready-Made Bubble of Light,” illustrated by Haotian Allen Zhang, with the story written by Thomas R. Eggenberger. Featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42. When survival depends on fragile technology and split-second decisions, even a small source of light can become a lifeline. A high-stakes science fiction story of ingenuity, danger, and determination—brought vividly to life through dynamic illustration. 📚 Now available: Amazon → bit.ly/AmazonVol42 🌎 Stores & outlets worldwide → bit.ly/WOTF42outlets 🎉 Watch the Winners’ Gala → WritersOfTheFuture.com 🚀 Enter the Contest → bit.ly/ENTERcontest #WOTF42 #WritersOfTheFuture #SciFiFantasy #SpeculativeFiction #VisualStorytelling #HaotianAllenZhang #ThomasREggenberger

🎨 Award-winning art and story: “Bloom Decay,” illustrated by Tray Streeter, with the story written by Elina Kumra. Featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42—a #1 Amazon Hot New Release. When beauty and loss become intertwined, every moment of tenderness carries the weight of what may be slipping away. A haunting, emotional story of love, mortality, and transformation—brought vividly to life through evocative illustration. 📚 Now available: Amazon → bit.ly/AmazonVol42 🌎 Stores & outlets worldwide → bit.ly/WOTF42outlets 🎉 Watch the Winners’ Gala → WritersOfTheFuture.com 🚀 Enter the Contest → bit.ly/ENTERcontest #WOTF42 #WritersOfTheFuture #SciFiFantasy #SpeculativeFiction #VisualStorytelling #TrayStreeter #ElinaKumra

🎨 Award-winning art and story: “Saffron and Marigolds,” illustrated by Contest Grand Prize–winning artist Bafu, with the story written by Kathleen Powell. Featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42—a #1 Amazon Hot New Release. A standout fantasy pairing unforgettable storytelling with award-winning artistry—showcasing the next generation of science fiction and fantasy creators. 📚 Now available: Amazon → bit.ly/AmazonVol42 🌎 Stores & outlets worldwide → bit.ly/WOTF42outlets 🎉 Watch the Winners’ Gala → WritersOfTheFuture.com 🚀 Enter the Contest → bit.ly/ENTERcontest #WOTF42 #WritersOfTheFuture #SciFiFantasy #SpeculativeFiction #VisualStorytelling #Bafu #KathleenPowell

🎨 Featured art and story: “Space Can,” illustrated by former Illustrators of the Future winner Haileigh Enriquez, with the story written by L. Ron Hubbard. Featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42. Originally written during the golden age of science fiction, this military sci-fi story reflects the same vision that led L. Ron Hubbard to create the Writers of the Future Contest—launching generations of new writers and illustrators. 📚 Now available: Amazon → bit.ly/AmazonVol42 🌎 Stores & outlets worldwide → bit.ly/WOTF42outlets 🎉 Watch the Winners’ Gala → WritersOfTheFuture.com 🚀 Enter the Contest → bit.ly/ENTERcontest #WOTF42 #WritersOfTheFuture #SciFiFantasy #SpeculativeFiction #VisualStorytelling #HaileighEnriquez #LRonHubbard

🎨 Featured art and story: “Dragon Visits,” illustrated by April Solomon, with the story written by Nina Kiriki Hoffman. Featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42—a #1 Amazon Hot New Release. When music becomes a bridge between worlds, even the smallest note can awaken something extraordinary. A lyrical fantasy of creativity, courage, and unexpected connection—brought vividly to life through richly imaginative illustration. 📚 Now available: Amazon → bit.ly/AmazonVol42 🌎 Stores & outlets worldwide → bit.ly/WOTF42outlets 🎉 Watch the Winners’ Gala → WritersOfTheFuture.com 🚀 Enter the Contest → bit.ly/ENTERcontest #WOTF42 #WritersOfTheFuture #SciFiFantasy #SpeculativeFiction #VisualStorytelling #AprilSolomon #NinaKirikiHoffman

🎤 ProTip: Writers Write—Period! Orson Scott Card, legendary author of Ender’s Game, cuts through the noise with one essential truth: if you want to be a writer, you have to write—consistently. Progress happens on the page, not in the planning stage. Through the Writers of the Future Online Workshop, Card helps authors spot story problems early—and fix them with confidence. 🎓 Get more tips from this legend through the Workshop → bit.ly/WriterOnlineWorkshop 📚 Orson Scott Card’s work: ✅ Author of Ender’s Game (Hugo & Nebula Award winner) ✅ Creator of The Tales of Alvin Maker and Homecoming series ✅ Writers of the Future judge & instructor ✅ Mentor to emerging voices in sci-fi & fantasy #OrsonScottCard #WritingAdvice #AuthorProTips #WritersOfTheFuture #WriteOn

🎨 Award-winning art and story: “Form 14B: Application for Certification of Consciousness Transfer (Post-Mortem),” illustrated by Art Ikuta, with the story written by Thomas K. Slee. Featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42—a #1 Amazon Hot New Release. What if death… was just paperwork? A thought-provoking exploration of identity, mortality, and second chances—brought vividly to life through striking illustration. 📚 Now available: 🌎 Stores & outlets worldwide → bit.ly/WOTF42outlets 🎉 Watch the Winners’ Gala → WritersOfTheFuture.com 🚀 Enter the Contest → bit.ly/ENTERcontest #WOTF42 #WritersOfTheFuture #SciFiFantasy #SpeculativeFiction #VisualStorytelling #ArtIkuta #ThomasKSlee

🎨 Award-winning art and story: “The Triceratops Effect,” illustrated by Art Ikuta, with the story written by S. J. Stevenson. Featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42. Tasked with faking the asteroid strike that wiped out the dinosaurs, a frazzled time agent must risk paradox—and punishment—to save the last triceratops. A high-concept adventure blending time travel, danger, and imagination, brought vividly to life through striking illustration. 📚 Now available: Amazon → bit.ly/AmazonVol42 🌎 Stores & outlets worldwide → bit.ly/WOTF42outlets 🎉 Watch the Winners’ Gala → WritersOfTheFuture.com 🚀 Enter the Contest → bit.ly/ENTERcontest #WOTF42 #WritersOfTheFuture #SciFiFantasy #SpeculativeFiction #VisualStorytelling #ArtIkuta #SJStevenson

🎨 Award-winning art and story: “Canary,” illustrated by Roddy Taylor, with the story written by Brenda Posey. Featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42. In a world where danger doesn’t always announce itself, one signal could mean the difference between survival—and silence. A tense, atmospheric story of intuition, risk, and the cost of being the first to sound the alarm, brought vividly to life through striking illustration. 📚 Now available: Amazon → bit.ly/AmazonVol42 🌎 Stores & outlets worldwide → bit.ly/WOTF42outlets 🎉 Watch the Winners’ Gala → WritersOfTheFuture.com 🚀 Enter the Contest → bit.ly/ENTERcontest #WOTF42 #WritersOfTheFuture #SciFiFantasy #SpeculativeFiction #VisualStorytelling #RoddyTaylor #BrendaPosey

🎨 Award-winning art and story: “In Living Color,” illustrated by Nathan Deiwert, with the story written by Michael T. Kuester. Featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42. When darkness takes shape and color becomes a warning, survival may depend on seeing what others cannot. A vivid, unsettling story of fear, perception, and the hidden forces surrounding us—brought vividly to life through bold and haunting illustration. 📚 Now available: Amazon → bit.ly/AmazonVol42 🌎 Stores & outlets worldwide → bit.ly/WOTF42outlets 🎉 Watch the Winners’ Gala → WritersOfTheFuture.com 🚀 Enter the Contest → bit.ly/ENTERcontest #WOTF42 #WritersOfTheFuture #SciFiFantasy #SpeculativeFiction #VisualStorytelling #NathanDeiwert #MichaelTKuester

🎨 Award-winning art and story: “As Long as You Both Shall Live,” illustrated by Karah Richardson, with the story written by Mike Strickland. Featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42. What happens when love, memory, and identity are tested by technology? A thought-provoking science fiction story about connection, commitment, and the boundaries of what it means to remain human—brought vividly to life through evocative illustration. 📚 Now available: Amazon → bit.ly/AmazonVol42 🌎 Stores & outlets worldwide → bit.ly/WOTF42outlets 🎉 Watch the Winners’ Gala → WritersOfTheFuture.com 🚀 Enter the Contest → bit.ly/ENTERcontest #WOTF42 #WritersOfTheFuture #SciFiFantasy #SpeculativeFiction #VisualStorytelling #KarahRichardson #MikeStrickland

🎨 Award-winning art and story: “Ghost Dog,” illustrated by Anna Malone, with the story written by Mark McWaters. Featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42. When an unseen creature stalks his home, a man must protect his small dog from a supernatural predator determined to force its way inside—and claim a living host. A chilling story of loyalty, fear, and supernatural danger, brought vividly to life through striking illustration. 📚 Now available: Amazon → bit.ly/AmazonVol42 🌎 Stores & outlets worldwide → bit.ly/WOTF42outlets 🎉 Watch the Winners’ Gala → WritersOfTheFuture.com 🚀 Enter the Contest → bit.ly/ENTERcontest #WOTF42 #WritersOfTheFuture #SciFiFantasy #SpeculativeFiction #VisualStorytelling #AnnaMalone #MarkMcWaters

🎨 Award-winning art and story: “Thickly,” illustrated by Tracy Eire and written by Dorothy de Kok. Featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42. Desperate to become visible, Nomsa follows a trend promising instant beauty—only to face the horrifying truth that her new, improved self may not leave room for the old one. A haunting story of identity, transformation, and consequence—brought vividly to life through striking illustration. 📚 Now available: Amazon → bit.ly/AmazonVol42 🌎 Stores & outlets worldwide → bit.ly/WOTF42outlets 🎉 Watch the Winners’ Gala → WritersOfTheFuture.com 🚀 Enter the Contest → bit.ly/ENTERcontest #WOTF42 #WritersOfTheFuture #SciFiFantasy #SpeculativeFiction #VisualStorytelling #TracyEire #DorothyDeKok

🎨 Featured masterwork and story: “Skinny-Shins,” written by acclaimed author and Writers of the Future judge Orson Scott Card, inspired by artwork from renowned artist and Illustrators of the Future judge Ciruelo Cabral. Featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42. Alongside these masters, discover the winning writers and illustrators shaping the future of science fiction and fantasy. 📚 Now available: Amazon → bit.ly/AmazonVol42 🌎 Stores & outlets worldwide → bit.ly/WOTF42outlets 🎉 Watch the Winners’ Gala → WritersOfTheFuture.com 🚀 Enter the Contest → bit.ly/ENTERcontest #WOTF42 #WritersOfTheFuture #SciFiFantasy #FantasyArt #SpeculativeFiction #OrsonScottCard #Ciruelo

🎨 Award-winning story and art: “Shell Game,” written by Zach Poulter and illustrated by Tracy Eire. Featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42. After waking at a crime scene with blood on his hands, a detective races to expose the body-hopping entity using him as a “shell” before it strikes again. A gripping story of identity, danger, and survival—brought vividly to life through bold illustration. 📚 Now available: Amazon → bit.ly/AmazonVol42 🌎 Stores & outlets worldwide → bit.ly/WOTF42outlets 🎉 Watch the Winners’ Gala → WritersOfTheFuture.com 🚀 Enter the Contest → bit.ly/ENTERcontest #WOTF42 #WritersOfTheFuture #SciFiFantasy #SpeculativeFiction #VisualStorytelling #ZachPoulter #TracyEire

✍️ STARTING NOW: Orson Scott Card LIVE Author Q&A — ⏰ 6:00 PM PDT Join science fiction master Orson Scott Card, the legendary author of more than 50 novels—including the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Ender’s Game—and a Writers of the Future Contest judge for over 30 years, for a rare live Q&A on the craft of writing. Bring your questions. Ask about storytelling, characters, getting ideas onto the page, and the lessons he has learned across decades as a professional author. 📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM PDT 💻 Live on Zoom - sign up bit.ly/AMAOrsonScottCardOct3 📩 Submit questions in advance to [email protected] with the subject line “Author Q&A”. #WritersOfTheFuture #OrsonScottCard #EndersGame #WritingTips #WritingCommunity #ScienceFiction #SciFiWriters

🎙️ 400 EPISODES! And hundreds of millions of listens!: Celebrate with Episode 400 of the Writers & Illustrators of the Future Podcast, featuring father-son fantasy writing team Dan & Robert Zangari on world-building, magic systems, indie publishing, and creating epic fantasy together. 🎧 Listen to Episode 400 → bit.ly/WOTFpod400 #WritersOfTheFuture #Podcast #FantasyWriters #WritingCommunity #EpicFantasy

🎙️ 400 EPISODES! And hundreds of millions of listens!: Celebrate with Episode 400 of the Writers & Illustrators of the Future Podcast, featuring father-son fantasy writing team Dan & Robert Zangari on world-building, magic systems, indie publishing, and creating epic fantasy together. 🎧 Listen to Episode 400 → bit.ly/WOTFpod400 #WritersOfTheFuture #Podcast #FantasyWriters #WritingCommunity #EpicFantasy