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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August 6, 2018
Community Participation in the 2019 AWP Conference & Bookfair
The information here compiles demographics for presenters of accepted events, as well as information on the extent to which various communities participate in the 2019 AWP Conference & Bookfair. Read more...
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August 3, 2018
Association for Writers & Writing Programs Will Spin off from Partner Universities, Keep Location in UMD’s Discovery District
AWP announces that they will be changing to an autonomous non-profit model and will no longer be affiliated with a university. Read more...
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July 31, 2018
2019 Accepted Community Events
283 accepted events identified themselves as related to a particular affinity group. AWP accepted a total of 556 events out of 1,715 proposals. Read more...
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June 29, 2018
Cynthia Sherman: Director of Conferences
AWP is pleased to announce the promotion of Cynthia Sherman as our new Director of Conferences. Read more...
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May 9, 2018
AWP Receives a $70,000 Art Works Grant from the NEA to Support Services to American Writers
AWP has been awarded a $70,000 grant to support its upcoming Conference & Bookfair in Portland, Oregon, and the continued production of the organization’s website and magazine The Writer’s Chronicle. This grant is part of the NEA’s second round of 2018 Art Works awards totaling $80 million. Read more...
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April 30, 2018
AWP Appoints Sheila Black as its Development Director
Sheila Black comes to AWP from San Antonio, Texas, where since 2012 she served as Executive Director of Gemini Ink. Read more...
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April 13, 2018
Chloe Schwenke Named Interim Executive Director of AWP
Board of Trustees appoints interim executive director. Read more...
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April 6, 2018
Announcement from the AWP Board of Trustees
The AWP Board of Trustees is committed to creating a workplace in which people of all backgrounds can contribute and thrive. Read more...
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March 23, 2018
Statement from AWP's Board
AWP appreciates the service of David Fenza, who has served the national literary community for three decades. Read more...
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March 16, 2018
AWP's Executive Director
After 29 years of service, David Fenza has ended his service as Executive Director of the Association of Writers & Writing Programs. Read more...
