#WritersOfTheFuture
I would like to present the complete cover for my next exciting novel, They Only Come Out In The Dark. The novel itself will feature events from all over the globe, with a multicultural view of the future.
#readersofbluesky #thrillerbooks #ratherbereading #SFRTG #readmorebooks #writersofthefuture
December 17, 2025 at 7:07 AM
I would like to present the complete cover for my next exciting novel, They Only Come Out In The Dark. The novel itself will feature events from all over the globe, with a multicultural view of the future.
#writersofthefuture #indiebooks #NewRelease #BooksToRead2026 #BookReview
December 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Now that the cold and dark of winter are here, and the holiday season is upon us, why not give the gift of a good read. books2read.com/The-Dark-Solar-System-Series

#bookporn #ilovereading #instadaily #bookworm #amwritingmystery #mustreads #writersofthefuture #horrorfans #findhorror #BookTour
December 8, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Look what came in the mail! Honored to receive a Silver Honorable Mention from Writers of the Future. This is the first professional recognition I've received for my fiction. It's really nice to get something in the mail that's not a rejection! 😅

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November 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I’ve quickly discovered being a writer is about more than writing. Trying to market myself and my work has been a scary step into the unknown. I had a crash course from some pros during the #WritersoftheFuture workshops. Check out my blog for what really helped me

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A crash course in marketing for writers - Joel C. Scoberg
Writer, editor...and sales and marketing team? While the age old advice 'The best way to promote your book is to write a new one" is still true (so I'm told), nowadays, even traditionally published wr...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Congrats, Mike! 🌟 "The future is already here—it's just not very evenly distributed." Excited to see your work in Analog! Any sci-fi themes you're exploring? 🪐📚 #WritersOfTheFuture #SciFi
What up, party people! I'm Mike, and I write, read, watch, and breathe sci-fi. I'm currently querying my first novel, recently won first place in Writers of the Future, and will be appearing in Analog Science Fiction and Fact next year.
October 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Congratulations to all the winners, finalists, semi-finalists, silver honorable mentions, and honorable mentions. Looks like I appeared on the list for the first time, too. #WritersOfTheFuture writersofthefuture.com/writers-of-t...
Writers of the Future 3rd Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 42 | Writers & Illustrators of the Future
The judging results are in! And here are the 3rd Quarter 2025 Writers of the Future Contest winners for Volume 42. Congratulations to you all!
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October 9, 2025 at 5:49 AM
I had the pleasure of speaking to W.A. Blinko on his SciFi Fans Podcast where we had a good chat about writing, inspiration and my #WritersoftheFuture experience. Check it out if you’re interested (and it’s kind of cool to be on Spotify too!)

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writers of the future winner Joel Scoberg interview
Spotify video
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October 8, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Final countdown to submit to the #WritersoftheFuture tonight! You never know, it could be you on that Hollywood stage next April (you can just see me on the back row third from right) #writingcommunity
September 30, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Only a few hours left until the deadline tonight! Get those stories in to be in with a chance of seeing your name in #WritersoftheFuture Volume 42 next year! #writingcommunity
September 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I love a first contact SF story (or film), and Andrew Jackson has written a cool blog about them. He also wrote the excellent (and scary) first contact story, “Code L1”, in #WritersoftheFuture #WOTF41. If you also love first contact stories (come on, who doesn’t?!), go check them out

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The Allure and Terror of First Contact with Aliens | Galaxy Press
Explore the allure and terror of first contact with aliens—from SETI and NASA’s James Webb to classic sci-fi and the story “Code L1” in Writers of the Future Vol 41.
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September 15, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Check out this blog on dystopian fiction by Lauren McGuire, a great writer and #WritersoftheFuture winner. It’s a really interesting read. #writingcommunity 🪐📚💙
Survival Instincts at the Heart of Dystopian Fiction | Galaxy Press
Explore survival instincts in dystopian fiction—from Atwood to Karma Birds—where women face impossible choices and fight for control.
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September 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Sorry I missed Bar Con. Daughter got sick.

#DragonCon2025 #WritersOfTheFuture
September 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
And so, the countdown begins! Stay tuned for more updates and teasers. Looking for the first three novels check out: books2read.com/The-Dark-Sol...

#bookporn #ilovereading #instadaily #bookworm #amwritingmystery #Kindle #mustreads #writersofthefuture #horrorfans #aliens
August 31, 2025 at 10:32 PM
If any writers out there are thinking of entering the #WritersoftheFuture contest, I have written a blog about how I turned an idea into a WOTF winning story. #writingcommunity
“It’s alive! It’s alive!” Taking the Spark of an Idea to Bring to Life a Writers of the Future Winning Story | Writers & Illustrators of the Future
What are the components of writing a story that wins the Writers of the Future? Joel Scoberg breaks down his writing process in creating a winning story.
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August 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Author Chrome Oxide on the “Writers of the Future” Contest

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#scifi
#fantasy

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Author Chrome Oxide on the “Writers of the Future” Contest
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August 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I had a lot of fun on the Writing Community Chat Show talking about: writing short stories, how I became a winner of the #WritersoftheFuture, and even Radagast!

Also go check out the 360+ interviews on the WCCS site with authors like Ian Rankin giving writing tips and advice.

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From Lawyer to Sci-Fi Bestseller | Joel Scoberg on Writing, Dreams & Winning Big.
YouTube video by The Writing Community Chat Show
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August 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I’m super excited to be appearing on the Writing Community Chat Show on 6 August at 8pm (GMT). Tune in to hear about my writing journey and inspirations, and my story, “The Stench of Freedom”, which was a winner of the #writersofthefuture contest and appears in #WOTF41

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Bonus show this Wednesday - Joel C Scoberg.
8PM, Live on YouTube, Facebook, X, & right here! From Law to Hollywood: Joel Scoberg’s Journey to Sci-Fi Stardom.
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August 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Beyond ecstatic to announce that my short story, The Buttons, received an honorable mention in the #writersofthefuture contest.
July 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
What an amazing opportunity for SFF fans! 🌟 Can't wait to dive into these epic tales! 📚✨ Grab it while you can! #WritersOfTheFuture #SFFLove
Limited Time Offer - July 11 to August 11
The 2025 Writers of the Future Epic Book Bundle of top-tier SFF is now available.
18 eBooks written and edited by some of the bestselling judges and past winners of the Contest, all for one low price.

CLICK HERE: arcmanorbooks.com/bundle
July 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I treated myself to this epic #WritersoftheFuture ebook bundle featuring @lancerobinsonwriter.com and @markleslie.bsky.social and more! There’s a base bundle of 5 books or an enhanced bundle of 18 books, you pay either a minimum or recommended price ($4/$8 or $20/$28) - absolute bargain! #booksky 🪐📚
Bundle | Arc Manor
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July 16, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I was delighted to talk to @scifinow.bsky.social about my #WritersoftheFuture winning story, “The Stench of Freedom”, as well as my writing process and inspiration. Their questions got me thinking about my process and I wonder if it’s like any of yours. I would love to know

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Joel C. Scoberg on ‘The Stench of Freedom’ and Writers of the Future
We speak to Joel C. Scoberg about his Writers of the Future-winning story The Stench of Freedom, his creative process and seeing his story illustrated for the first time.
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July 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
If you are looking for a fun scifi read this summer, check out these on Amazon Prime day (July 9th). Visit: books2read.com/The-Dark-Solar-System-Series

#Kindle #mustreads #writersofthefuture #horrorfans #aliens #findhorror #BookTour #booknerd #booklover #instareads #bookish
July 7, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Any writers or illustrators out there who might be thinking of entering #WritersoftheFuture contest, get those submissions in before midnight today (30 June). What have you go to lose? It’s free to enter and, you never know, you may end up on that stage in Hollywood next year #writingcommunity 🪐📚💙
June 30, 2025 at 8:53 AM