Writers of the Future Anthology Survey We would appreciate your opinions and advice to improve our marketing of the Writers of the Future anthology. Participants will be entered into a raffle to win one of the annual Writers of the Future anthologies. Ten copies will be given away.Would you kindly take a moment to fill out this survey? Thanks! Question Title * 1. Are you a... Writer Illustrator Both Just a fan interested in either Question Title * 2. I read in these genres: Speculative Fiction Science Fiction Alien Invasion Alternate History Apocalyptic/Dystopian Science Fiction Cyberpunk Military Science Fiction Science Fantasy Sci-Fi Comedy Sci-Fi Horror Space Opera Steampunk Time Travel Fantasy Comic Fantasy Dark Fantasy High Fantasy Historical Fantasy Low Fantasy Magical Realism Medieval Fantasy Portal Fantasy Satire Urban Fantasy Question Title * 3. I like these formats: printed books ebooks audiobooks Question Title * 4. I decide to read a story or novel based on: Recommendation from a friend or family member Personal recommendation from one or more Contest judges Written or videoed recommendation from one or more Contest judges Book review on Amazon or Goodreads Amazon recommendations Book review on TikTok or YouTube Star rating on Amazon or Goodreads Back cover text Online synopsis Short catchy one-liners that describe a story Read the first 1-2 pages to see if I like the story Book trailer I know the author and want to support them Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. I've read and/or own one or more of the annual Writers of the Future anthologies: 1 book 2 books 3-5 books 6-10 books 11+ books 0 - none Anything else? (please specify) Question Title * 6. In the Writers of the Future anthologies, I've read: the writing advice articles the art advice articles the stories from the Contest judges and L. Ron Hubbard all the winning stories the grand prize winning story the stories in my genre preference the introduction the Year in the Contest, annual sum-up article at the end of the book none Anything else? (please specify) Question Title * 7. Which would prompt you to read or own a Writers of the Future anthology? To find out what stories are winning the contest. To see the illustrations created for the stories. To learn from the professional articles in the book. To read the stories from the Contest judges in the book. To read fresh voices and new ideas. To read stories that are the beginning of new series. To read what is up-and-coming or current in the market. The stories are really good. To support the new authors. To find ideas for new TV series or movies. To read a diverse collection of speculative fiction across the subgenres. A discounted individual book. A discounted package of books. Do you think of other reasons not listed? (please specify) Question Title * 8. Do you have any suggestions to improve the anthology or the marketing of it? Question Title * 9. What is your occupation? Writer Artist / Creative field Student Pink collar (Service and clerical) Gray collar (IT / skilled technician) Government worker Education Medical profession Blue collar (manual work, construction) White collar (office or management) Retired or unemployed Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. What is your gender? Female Male Other Question Title * 11. What is your age? under 12 (Generation Alpha) 13-27 (Generation Z) 28-42 (Generation Y) 43-57 (Generation X) 58-76 (Boomers) 77-94 (Silent Generation) Older Question Title * 12. To be entered into the raffle for a free Writers of the Future anthology, please provide your information so that we can contact you. Name Email Address Phone Number Thank you so much for your time! Done