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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March 25, 2016
AWP Releases Its 2015 Survey of Creative Writing Programs
Summarizing responses to AWP’s 2014–15 survey from 515 administrators at both undergraduate and graduate programs of creative writing, this report reflects the continued growth and evolution of programs, which now feature characteristics and tracks that were nonexistent or rare in the early development of creative writing as an academic discipline. Read more...
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March 23, 2016
A Call for #AWP17 Event Proposals & AWP Account Changes
Proposals are now being accepted for the #AWP17 Conference & Bookfair in Washington, DC, where we will celebrate AWP's 50th anniversary. Read more...
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March 21, 2016
AWP’s 2016 Los Angeles Conference & Bookfair (March 30–April 2) features 2,000 Presenters and 550 Literary Events!
Now the largest literary conference in North America, the 2016 AWP Conference & Bookfair will take place March 30 to April 2 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and J.W. Marriott Hotel. More than 12,000 people are expected to attend. The conference will highlight over 2,000 authors, editors, teachers, and publishers. Read more...
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March 21, 2016
A Reminder to All #AWP16 Attendees
We’re looking forward to all the literary fun and discussions. We would also like to take a moment to remind everyone that they must abide by the Attendee Terms & Conditions. Read more...
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January 19, 2016
#AWP16 Featured Presenter Q&A with Francisco Goldman
I think I'm most excited to hear Maggie Nelson speak. She's so brilliant but I've never listened to her in person. Also Juan Felipe Herrera, especially if he's going to read poetry—that will be pretty thrilling. Read more...
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January 15, 2016
#AWP16 Featured Presenter Q&A with Robin Coste Lewis
Honestly, I come to AWP to see my friends! Because writing is so solitary, as you say, and because I'm often reclusive, the chance to kiss the cheeks of folks I adore, all in one spot, is just irresistible. Read more...
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December 2, 2015
City of LA Residents Eligible for #AWP16 Subsidy
AWP has received a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs to support the upcoming 2016 Conference & Bookfair in Los Angeles. Read more...
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December 1, 2015
Donate to AWP’s Intro Journals Project!
It’s #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. Read more...
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November 16, 2015
City of LA Residents Eligible for #AWP16 Subsidy
AWP has received a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs to support the upcoming 2016 Conference & Bookfair in Los Angeles. Read more...
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October 12, 2015
New AWP Policies Regarding Accessibility
Information about accessibility for events produced by AWP and events not produced by AWP. Read more...
