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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October 7, 2021
Thank You for Supporting Our W2W Day of Giving
We hope you enjoyed our day-long celebration of Writer to Writer on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Read more...
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September 27, 2021
Writer to Writer Day of Giving
Get Ready for AWP's Writer to Writer Day of Giving this Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Read more...
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September 15, 2021
#AWP22 Health & Safety Policy
AWP continues to monitor the evolving situation regarding COVID-19 in relation to large gatherings. We will provide updates as guidance from the CDC, state, and local public health recommendations change. Read more...
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September 14, 2021
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events and writings that have caught our attention. Read more...
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August 17, 2021
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events and writings that have caught our attention. Read more...
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August 10, 2021
Health & Safety Updates for #AWP22 Philadelphia
AWP staff is imagining what this year’s conference cycle will look like; determining policies, deadlines, and format; and gathering best practices. Read more...
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July 30, 2021
Virtual AWP: 2021 Intro Journals Winners, Part 2
Join us Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. ET as five 2021 Intro Journals winners read a selection of their work and discuss their creative process, the inspiration behind their winning piece, and where they are headed next. Read more...
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July 26, 2021
Virtual AWP: 2021 Intro Journals Winners, Part 1
Join us Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. ET as five 2021 Intro Journals winners read a selection of their work and discuss their creative process, the inspiration behind their winning piece, and where they are headed next. Read more...
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July 20, 2021
Writer to Writer Conversations & Readings with Mentor Shikha Malaviya
In our latest installment of Writer to Writer Conversations & Readings, we spotlight perennial W2W poetry mentor Shikha Malaviya and four of her mentees: Preeti Parikh, Muhammad Salimi, Manisha Sharma, and Sunita Theiss. Read more...
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June 25, 2021
Virtual AWP Pedagogy: Supporting LGBTQ Students in the Creative Writing Classroom
At the close of this Pride Month, please join us for a Virtual AWP Pedagogy session on supporting LGBTQ students in the creative writing classroom. Read more...
