# Writers of the Future: The Value of Short Stories, Sci-Fi, and Community

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Podcast: [Self Publishing Insiders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/self-publishing-insiders-285652)
Published: 2026-05-28T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://self-publishing-insiders.simplecast.com/episodes/277-l_zW25bn
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## Resource

Emily Goodwin and Writers of the Future have championed the writing community, encouraging Sci-Fi writers of the future.

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