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 26, 2020
AWP Announces Virtual #AWP21
AWP is excited to announce that #AWP21 will be fully virtual in March 2021. We are currently working with Kansas City, MO to move the in-person conference to a future year and we will announce more information in the coming weeks. Read more...
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October 5, 2020
Virtual Book Club October Read featuring Horsepower by Joy Priest
AWP Virtual Book Club welcomes a discussion on the newly-released Horsepower (Pitt Poetry Series, 2020) by Joy Priest, winner of the Donald Hall Prize for Poetry. Read more...
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September 8, 2020
Virtual Book Club: Felon by Reginald Dwayne Betts
Join us for the AWP Virtual Book Club. Our featured book for September is Felon from author Reginald Dwayne Betts. Read more...
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September 3, 2020
Virtual AWP: The Evolution of a Writer: Before, During, and Hopefully After the Pandemic
Virtual AWP: Conversations with Writers presents The Evolution of a Writer: Before, During, and Hopefully After the Pandemic, premiering Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. ET. Read more...
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August 31, 2020
A Partnership Between AWP & Bookshop.org
AWP is delighted to announce a new partnership with the online bookseller Bookshop.org. Read more...
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August 11, 2020
Virtual AWP: Conversations with Writers featuring Maurice Carlos Ruffin & Regina Brooks
Virtual AWP: Conversations with Writers featuring Maurice Carlos Ruffin & Regina Brooks Read more...
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August 10, 2020
Virtual AWP: Conversations with Writers featuring Alexandra van de Kamp and Sheila Black
We welcome to our virtual programming A Conversation with Alexandra van de Kamp and Sheila Black. Watch as they take time in this virtual environment to discuss online teaching methods... Read more...
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July 9, 2020
#AWP21 Proposal Announcement
The conference timeline has been delayed while we consider two options for #AWP21. Read more...
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June 29, 2020
AWP's COVID-19 Program Director Survey
We recently asked our program directors about their greatest concerns as writers during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
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June 18, 2020
AWP Observes Juneteenth
Juneteenth (celebrated on June 19) is now an annual paid holiday for all AWP employees. Read more...
