The Writer’s News
The Writer’s News keeps you informed about new developments in the writing world, including award and publication announcements, news from AWP and the field, and updates about important literary figures.
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December 2, 2022
Virtual AWP: 2021 Sue Silverman Prizewinner Anne-Marie Oomen
Virtual AWP returns with a special reading and conversation with Sue Silverman Prize for Creative Nonfiction winner Anne-Marie Oomen in conversation with AWP's Jason Gray. Read more...
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November 15, 2022
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. These events encompass a range of free and ticketed registration and are not affiliated with AWP. All times are in ET. Read more...
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November 14, 2022
What the US v. Penguin Random House Ruling Means for Writers
Last week, the DC District Court opinion was released to the public after Judge Florence Pan ruled to block Penguin Random House’s 2.2-billion-dollar acquisition of fellow Big Five publisher Simon & Schuster. Read more...
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November 14, 2022
Honoring Philip Gerard
Author, educator, and historian Philip Gerard of Wilmington, North Carolina passed away last Monday, November 7 at the age of sixty-seven. Read more...
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October 26, 2022
Shehan Karunatilaka Wins the 2022 Booker Prize
Award-winning Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka has received the 2022 Booker Prize for his second novel, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. Read more...
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October 24, 2022
Virtual AWP Pedagogy: On Workshop Culture and Addressing Inflammatory Pieces
Virtual AWP Pedagogy: On Workshop Culture and Addressing Inflammatory Pieces Read more...
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October 7, 2022
Annie Ernaux Wins 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature
The Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to French writer Annie Ernaux for her compelling work at the intersection of fiction and memoir. Read more...
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October 5, 2022
October is National Book Month!
Celebrate National Book Month with AWP this October! Read more...
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October 3, 2022
Kevin McIlvoy, Author, Editor, Educator, and AWP Board Member
It is with a heavy heart that AWP announces the passing of author, editor, educator, and former board member Kevin McIlvoy Read more...
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September 27, 2022
Hilary Mantel, Novelist, 1952-2022
British award-winning novelist Dame Hilary Mantel passed away at age seventy last week on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Read more...
