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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September 15, 2022
Poetry Foundation Creates Precedent with 2022 Pegasus Awards
Poetry Foundation Creates Precedent with 2022 Pegasus Awards Read more...
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July 21, 2022
AWP Selected as Amazon Literary Partnership 2022 Grant Recipient
We are thrilled to announce that AWP has been awarded a $5,000 grant to support the Writer to Writer program, courtesy of the Amazon Literary Partnership. Read more...
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May 5, 2022
Writing News Roundup
Check out the Writing News Roundup to find a literary event online or near you! Read more...
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April 29, 2022
Sonia Sanchez Wins $80,000 Jackson Poetry Prize
Poet, educator, and activist Sonia Sanchez has received the $80,000 Jackson Poetry Prize. Read more...
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April 21, 2022
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. Read more...
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April 1, 2022
Richard Howard, Poet, Writer, Translator, 1929-2022
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, Richard Howard, passed away on Thursday, March 31 at the age of 92. Read more...
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January 28, 2022
AWP Condemns Efforts to Limit Academic Freedom
We invite our members to join us in participating in local government wherever we find ourselves—to voice our opposition to any measure that would limit the freedom to read and the freedom to think. Read more...
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January 25, 2022
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. Read more...
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January 11, 2022
Robert Day, Writer, Teacher, Advocate, 1941–2022
We are sad to note the passing of Robert Day. Read more...
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January 11, 2022
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events and writings that have caught our attention. Read more...
