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 4, 2018
A Literary Survival Guide for the Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us. For those of us situated in colder climes, what better time to curl up in a warm spot with a must-read book? Read more...
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November 26, 2018
Staff Picks: 10 Native American Male Writers You Should Be Reading Now
November is Native American Heritage Month, a month to celebrate the rich culture, traditions, and histories of Native people, as well as their unique and lasting contributions to our world. Read more...
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November 15, 2018
Staff Picks: 10 Native American Women Writers You Should Be Reading Now
The staff at AWP would like to share a list of ten Indigenous women writers whose contributions to literary culture we would like to honor. Read more...
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November 14, 2018
AWP Board’s Message to Membership
The Board of Trustees is writing to update you on the new path that AWP is taking as a fully independent association. Read more...
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November 14, 2018
AWP & Your Privacy
AWP values your privacy and we are taking this matter very seriously. Read more...
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November 1, 2018
Welcoming Native American Heritage Month
November has been designated as Native American Heritage Month, and as such it offers those of us who do not identify as Indigenous, First Nations, or Native American a special opportunity to place ourselves both culturally and spatially, and to recognize the valuable contributions that the original peoples of North America have made and continue to make to our larger national identities, cultures, and creative expression. Read more...
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October 1, 2018
LGBTQ+ History Month
People who identify—consciously or subconsciously—as members of sexual or gender minorities have been around forever, but our history has barely begun to be captured in the creative writing arts. Read more...
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September 28, 2018
In Response to Member Feedback, AWP Releases Revised ADA Report
We recently posted a copy of an accessibility consultant’s report, which evaluated AWP’s responsiveness to the concerns and needs of AWP conference attendees who are persons with disabilities. Read more...
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August 30, 2018
Online Harassment Field Manual
In April 2018, Pen America released its Online Harassment Field Manual, a first-of-its-kind resource to equip and empower writers, journalists, and all who are active online with practical tools and tactics to defend against hateful speech and trolling. Read more...
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August 8, 2018
Who is Anna March?
The organizer of “Endings for the End Times?” replaced Anna March on the panel immediately. Read more...
