Writers of the Future Podcast
John Goodwin
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.
Episodes
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Jul 6, 2019 • 9min
29. UK artist Sam Kemp on the journey of learning art
Sam Kemp has always wanted to be an artist for as long as he can remember. He has persisted reaching for his dream despite his parents wanting him to be a doctor or a lawyer. He explains how handling one's self confidence as an artist is vital as he had tortured himself due to lack of it. Enjoy the journey of learning art.
Jul 4, 2019 • 9min
28. Meet Rustin Lovewell, from scientist to author, this is his story
Rustin Lovewell is an immunologist and started writing as a means to decompress after a day in the lab. He is now an award winning author. He also has a piece of advice for aspiring writers: don't let fear of rejection stop you.
Jun 27, 2019 • 7min
27. Meet Qianjiao Ma, award winning illustrator from China
Qianjiao Ma, nicknamed "Q," came to America from China to study when she was 18. Hers is a very uplifting story of persistence, dedication and overcoming barriers to win Illustrators of the Future and now work for a major animation studio at Warner Bros.
Jun 20, 2019 • 16min
26. Illustrator Alexander Gustafson at Book Expo America: Never Quit. Never give Up!
Award winning illustrator Alexander Gustafson talks about how you can sometimes wallpaper your house with rejection slips. His motto: "Never quit. Never give up."
Jun 17, 2019 • 17min
25. Meet Mica Scotti Kole: a new writer voice you will want to know
Mica Scotti Kole has been writing since a child. She is determined to make it as a professional writer. She is someone to watch for! She also runs the Twitter account "Free Writing Events" where she found out about Writers of the Future.
Jun 15, 2019 • 9min
24. Writer winner Kyle Kirrin discusses how Brandon Sanderson inspired him
Writers of the Future winner Kyle Kirrin discusses what he learned from Brandon Sanderson and the value of a quarterly contest.
Jun 13, 2019 • 15min
23. Award winning artist Josh Pemberton and his path to illustration
Josh Pemberton was schooled in traditional art before discovering illustration, science fiction & fantasy. Discover the amazing art of Josh at www.joshpemberton.com.
Jun 11, 2019 • 7min
22. An interview with award winning artist Emerson Rabbitt
Emerson Rabbitt discusses his art and provides simple advice: If its something you want to do, keep at it. Discover the amazing art of Emerson at www.artstation.com/e_rabbitt.
Jun 8, 2019 • 16min
21. Dean Wesley Smith, international bestselling author on clean first drafts and danger of rewrites
Dean was the first writer to ever be awarded by Writers of the Future 35 years ago. He is now an international bestselling author in multiple genres and talks about how we are now in the NEW pulp era of publishing and the importance of writing clean first drafts and the downside of rewrites.
Jun 6, 2019 • 9min
20. Canadian writer winner John Haas discusses his journey to being a full time writer
John is from Ontario, Canada and has entered the Writers of the Future Contest 10 times for the past 10 years. He won with his Lovecraft influenced horror story, "The Damned Voyage." His goal is to transition to a full time writer.
